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Celebrating life at Barchester
We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…
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Flower Arranging
What a lovely morning of flower arranging with our wonderful residents!
There were plenty of beautiful blooms, creativity and smiles as everyone enjoyed choosing their favourite flowers and creating their own gorgeous arrangements.
It was a relaxing and enjoyable morning, filled with conversation, laughter and a wonderful splash of colour.
A Little Bit of Jack Russell Magic!
Our lovely Senior Carer, Penny, treated our residents to a wonderful and insightful talk all about Jack Russells sharing stories, memories and lots of fascinating facts about these lively little characters!
And, of course, we couldn’t just talk about Jack Russells… Penny brought along her gorgeous little Jack Russell, Lettie, who was a huge hit with everyone! Our residents had the opportunity to hold her, stroke her and give her plenty of fuss and cuddles.
Penny also shared some lovely photographs of her other Jack Russells, along with the special Jack Russell trinkets and keepsakes she has collected over the years. Each one had its own little story to tell.
It’s these little treats and unexpected moments that make a day extra special — creating memories that our residents can treasure and remember.
New Skills, New Adventures!
It’s been a wonderful week of firsts filled with courage, creativity and the joy of discovering something new.
One resident shared that he was the only member of his family who had never played an instrument, and that he’d always wanted to learn the guitar. So of course, we jumped at the chance to help make that happen! Watching him pick up the guitar and take his first strum was a very special moment.
We’ve also been busy bringing an old favourite back to life, knitting! Some residents used to love knitting but hadn’t picked up their needles for years. With a little encouragement, they were happily giving it a go, rediscovering a forgotten talent. Alongside them were residents and staff picking up the needles for the very first time, it’s never too late to learn something new!
Residents Judge The Dog Show
Our Dog Show was a huge success!
Our wonderful residents took on the very important job of being our judges and what a fabulous job they did.
There were lots of rosettes won, plenty of tasty treats, delicious pup cups and of course lots of waggy tails.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along.
Dorothy's Dream Came True
Dorothy’s dream came true when she attended her granddaughter Stephanie’s wedding .
Accompanied by her son Jon and daughter-in-law Tia in our Upton Bay minibus, she was overjoyed to share the special day.
Congratulations, Stephanie and Carl — with lots of love from everyone at Upton Bay.
Enjoying a pint at The Old Waggon & Horses
A lovely trip out to our local pub!
The gentlemen enjoyed a trip to The Old Waggon & Horses for a pint, a chat and some good old-fashioned pub time. A great afternoon spent catching up, enjoying each other’s company and making the most of our local community.
We’re already looking forward to the next one!
Animals In Hand Visits Iverley View
A big thank you to Animals in Hand for a fantastic animal visit here at Iverley View!
Our residents enjoyed meeting the animals up close, learning all about them and having the opportunity to handle some of the wonderful creatures.
Thank you for bringing such a lovely experience to our residents — we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Oktoberfest
What a wonderful time we had celebrating Oktoberfest! Our residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with music, laughter, delicious food, and plenty of festive fun. There were smiles all around as we enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere together a lovely opportunity for residents, staff and families to come together and celebrate.
ZooLab
What an exciting day we had when ZooLab came to visit! Our residents had the wonderful opportunity to get up close to some fascinating exotic animals and learn all about them. There were plenty of smiles, lots of curiosity, and perhaps a few surprised faces along the way!