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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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Rememberance Day Commemoration Concert
To mark the solemn occasion of Remembrance Day, we were honoured to host a special, patriotic concert for our residents.
We partnered with the Lest We Forget charity, whose professional artists delivered a truly impressive and moving musical.
Shakespeare's Plays at Hampton Court Palace
Our residents were recently invited to experience a presentation about Shakespeare's plays, which were originally performed before the royals.
The residents then participated in a craft session based on the play Macbeth and were later invited to the Great Hall where Shakespeare's men performed Macbeth.
Veteran's Lunch
Golden Winners
- Best Place To Work
- Outstanding Community Support
Halloween Dementia Disco
We hosted a fantastic Dementia Disco at Mill Court to celebrate Halloween. The spectacular musicians set the mood, treating everyone to all-time favourite tunes and getting into the spirit with their fantastic Halloween outfits.
Everyone took to the floor, getting a chance to step into their favourite grooves.
Tea for Two
Visit from the Royal British Legion
The home was honoured to welcome distinguished guests from the Royal British Legion Ripon Branch. President Mike Chambers MBE, Branch Chairman Ian Smith, and Secretary Paul Graham joined the homes residents for a special community veterans’ event. The event was also attended by other groups in the community including Nathan from Radfield Home Care in Harrogate.
The event hosted by the home provided an opportunity for residents to share stories, reflect on service of themselves and their loved one. The event followed Armistice Day commemorations and continued the home’s tribute to those who served in the armed forces.
Kindness Café at Iris Court
Iris Court staff and residents proudly celebrated World Kindness Day by opening our doors to the local community for a heart-warming Kindness Café, bringing our residents and community partners for a day filled with connection, companionship, and smiles.
The atmosphere here was warm and welcoming as guests joined residents for refreshments, conversations, and shared moments of kindness. Among the special visitors was Sharon Stevens from Caremark North Herts, who arrived with her two gentle King Charles Cavaliers. With their naturally therapeutic personalities and affectionate nature, the dogs offered comforting companionship, bringing joy and calm to everyone they greeted. Their presence truly highlighted the emotional benefits of friendly, four-legged visitors.
Adding to the occasion, local PCSOs from North Herts also joined the celebration. They spent time chatting with residents and taking part in a lively quiz, sparking laughter, friendly competition, and meaningful connections between generations.
The Kindness Café not only honoured the spirit of World Kindness Day but also strengthened the bonds between Iris Court and the wider community. It was a beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness—whether a warm conversation, a shared activity, or a wagging tail—can make a significant difference in someone’s day.
