Celebrating life at Barchester

We recently took a trip to the Battle fire station to give these hard worker firefighters homemade cakes and cookies. The firefighters gave our residents a tour of the station and a talk on their facilities and equipment. We had a talk on the history of the station, including some of the original helmets. 

Wow, what a day we had! The sun was shining and we had so many of our friends and family here for our VE Day celebrations.

Ahead of VE day celebrations , we took a trip to Bexhill Museum to visit their extensive WW2 exhibition. 
This is a real hidden gem and we were treated to a guided tour of the artifacts and their history which was so interesting.

We've been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for health and safety following a comprehensive inspection by Barchester Healthcare's Head of Health and Safety. The inspection highlighted our exemplary standards in health and safety management, which ensures a safe, secure and supportive environment for residents and staff.

This achievement aligns with Barchester Healthcare's consistent recognition in health and safety excellence, having received the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Healthcare Sector Award for six consecutive years.

Meg Cleal, our General Manager said: "We are thrilled with this 'Outstanding' rating. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, from care staff to maintenance. Ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents is our top priority, and this recognition affirms our commitment to excellence."

Resident Ambassador Christine, added, "When I first came to live at Crandon Springs over two years ago, I was made to feel really welcome, and I liked it so much I decided to stay. There's a happy atmosphere, everyone is so helpful, and I feel very safe and well cared for."

Welcoming this morning our fabulous friends from Poplar Farm School, for a fun VE Day art session, Koopa the tortoise visits & discussions between the students and our wonderful residents!

 Nigeria Week at Cadbury Hall

We’re excited to celebrate the vibrant culture, arts, and history of Nigeria! Hosted by Felicia, our fantastic carer, this week promises to be filled with fun and learning.

 What’s Happening:  

- Engaging presentations about Nigeria  

- A showcase of traditional costumes  

- Opportunities to appreciate the rich culture and vibe of Nigeria  

Today, Felicia dazzled us with a beautiful Nigerian banquet featuring an array of traditional dishes! 🇳🇬✨ From flavourful jollof rice to delicious plantains and savoury stews, every bite was a celebration of culture and community.

All residents enjoyed this culinary journey, savouring the warmth and richness of Nigerian cuisine. 

We welcomed Tracy from Serenity and Balance for a wonderful aromertherapy evening.  Staff and residents enjoyed a relaxing hand and head massages while enjoying a glass of wine and some cheese and biscuits. 

 Jo Shepherd showcased her incredible submissions to the Royal Photographic Society. It was an engaging experience with 1:1 room visits for those who share a love for photography, followed by lively group discussions filled with laughter and shared memories. 

Exciting news: a new photographic project is set to commence soon, focusing on capturing life in a care home! Stay tuned for more updates! 

Let’s celebrate the beauty of photography together! 

Staff and residents dusted off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their Dementia Disco initiative which they held, very aptly, during Dementia Action Week.

Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco.  The team also invited relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco. 

We marked the 80^th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a lunch and tea party to remember.  The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents’ staff, and the local community dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed a street party style lunch followed by live music in the garden and dancing.

Head chef, Joseph whipped up a delicious selection of freshly-baked biscuits, sandwiches, cakes and pastries for the occasion, all washed down with pots of tea and a celebratory glass of fizz to mark the occasion.

Residents observed the national two minute silence and listened again to Churchill’s iconic speech accepting Germany’s surrender and an address from the Queen.  They reminisced about their memories of VE Day and watched clips of the celebrations that took place outside Buckingham Palace and all across London.

The home raised £103 for RNLI. Residents, staff and the local community at the home in Bridlington came together to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) following a successful Spring Fair held at the home in April.

The event brought local community for a day of fun, games, and fundraising. Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of everyone involved, the home raised a fantastic £103 for the RNLI.

To mark the occasion, residents and staff visited the local RNLI shop to present a cheque to the RNLI team, celebrating the community spirit and support for this vital charity.
 

Our talented residents took part in flower arranging and created some beautiful arrangements.

The life enrichment activities we offer let our residents express their creativity and individuality and this proved a very enjoyable activity.