Celebrating life at Barchester

Today we took our lovely resident, Rita, on a festive trip to the garden centre to help us choose the perfect Christmas tree for Iverley View! 

Rita had a wonderful time exploring all the beautiful decorations, and helping us pick the tree that will bring Christmas magic to our home this year, Iverley View’s very first Christmas 

We’re super excited to decorate our trees together with the residents, let the festive season begin.

Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner. Pet therapy in care homes can increase social interaction not just with the animals but also between other residents. It gives them something to look forward to, comment on and discuss together in a way that often helps to break down barriers.

Our Residents enjoyed a very friendly wag of the tail and shake of the head from Rocky the therapy dogs and he is always a very popular visitor.

The methods and mediums may change but the heart of live music - the communal joy, the shared emotions, the collective energy - remains untouched. As we look to the future, one thing is clear: live music will continue to be a cherished experience at The Warren, even as its form and format evolve.

"Cliff as If" returned to perform all of the great Cliff Richard classics and as you can see our Residents were delighted with hands clapping, feet a tapping and smiles all round.

At The Warren that's what we like to do - create memories, and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives.

Residents at Rothsay Grange enjoyed a relaxing Pamper Day, complete with beauty treatments, hand massages and soothing music. The event offered a calm and indulgent experience, giving residents the opportunity to unwind and enjoy some well-deserved self-care.

Supporting residents to enjoy outings, shopping, meals out and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar. 

Some of our Residents decided that they would love to take a trip to a local garden centre to get ready for decorating The Warren Care Home. After enjoying the Christmas displays and getting some essential decorations for the home they enjoyed a Latte and mince pie at the café.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.
 

Residents enjoyed a festive outing this week with a trip to Hobbycraft to begin preparing for Christmas. The group spent time choosing craft materials and seasonal supplies before heading to Costa Coffee afterwards for a warm drink and a relaxed chat.

It was a cheerful and creative start to the Christmas preparations, with everyone appreciating the chance to get out, shop, and socialise.

At The Warren we love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life at The Warren is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.

We had a very busy charity Burgers and Bingo night with "eyes down" and "eyes on the prize" or friends, families and residents enjoyed a fun packed night and enjoyed some homemade burgers and refreshments.

Ensuring that we host events that relatives and friends can join is very important to us here at The Warren.

Rothsay Grange celebrated its 16th anniversary with a lively event featuring music, cake and plenty of laughter. Residents enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment and many took to the dance floor, creating a joyful atmosphere throughout the home.

The celebration recognised the strong sense of community at Rothsay Grange and the positive relationships built over the years between residents, families, and staff.

At Rothsay Grange, we honoured our fallen by taking a poppy wreath to St. Mary’s Church for the remembrance service.
It was a deeply moving occasion. Tony proudly laid the wreath on the cenotaph, and we also placed small crosses bearing the names of those we know who fought in the wars.

A truly meaningful and emotional day for us all.