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…

Milford House Care Home

A wonderful visit from Chalmworth Miniatures at Milford House!

We were delighted to welcome Chalmworth Miniatures, who brought along a beautiful collection of miniature dresses inspired by the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s for our residents to enjoy.

It was a lovely opportunity for everyone to see and touch the dresses, reminisce about fashions from years gone by, and share memories. Some of our residents even had the chance to try a few of the dresses on which created plenty of smiles and laughter!

A huge thank you to Chalmworth Miniatures for bringing such a special collection along and helping to create such a memorable afternoon for our residents.

Milford House Care Home

What an amazing animal adventure at Milford House!

We had a fantastic visit from ZooLab bringing a wonderful selection of fascinating creatures for us to meet up close!
From spiders and stick insects to cockroaches, snakes and frogs, there was something to amaze, surprise and excite everyone!
The residents had the opportunity to learn lots of interesting facts, discover more about these incredible animals and, for the brave ones, even get the chance to hold some of them!
There were plenty of big smiles, curious questions and unforgettable moments throughout the visit.
A huge thank you to ZooLab for such an exciting and educational experience, we loved meeting all our new animal friends!

Mallard Court Care Home

Oktoberfest

Our residents have been embracing the spirit of Oktoberfest, enjoying an afternoon filled with delicious food, traditional folk music, dancing and plenty of fun.

Latimer Court Care Home

A Very Special Macmillan Coffee Morning at Latimer Court

A truly lovely morning we shared at Latimer Court, bringing together our wonderful residents, local community, nurses, friends and even some adorable four-legged visitors.

There was plenty of tea, coffee, delicious cakes, laughter and conversation, but most importantly, everyone came together to support the incredible work of Macmillan Cancer Support.

We were especially honoured to be joined by Sonia Tudor, who has devoted an amazing 24 years to fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support. Her dedication is truly inspiring and it was wonderful to have her share this special morning with us.

Marriott House and Lodge Care Home

Supporting our local community

We’re pleased to share that Marriott House & Lodge is now a collection point for Chichester Food Bank.
If you’re able to donate, you can drop off much-needed non-perishable food and essential items at Marriott House & Lodge. Every donation, no matter how small, can make a real difference to local individuals and families who are facing difficult times.
Your kindness can help put food on the table and bring a little support when it’s needed most.

Thank you to everyone who donates and helps us support our local community. Together, we can make a difference.

Marriott House and Lodge Care Home

Cook’s Corner!

We all love Cook’s Corner, and this time they’ve been busy baking these absolutely gorgeous cherry-topped cupcakes! Just look at those icing swirls… professional standard!
There was just one little problem… there wasn’t quite enough to go around! We might have to get the chopping board out and cut them up so everyone gets a share!
They were definitely a hit, so we think these delicious cupcakes will be making another appearance very soon.
Well done, Cook’s Corner! We can’t wait to see what you bake next!

Fountains Care Home

Taking Flight at the Air Museum

Our residents enjoyed a fantastic day out to the Air Museum, exploring an incredible collection of historic aircraft and reminiscing about aviation through the years.

The museum has proved so popular with our residents we have been twice this month! Both days were wonderful & filled with memories, laughter & conversation.

Our activities coordinator said: "It was great to see how much our residents enjoyed the daym sharing memories & stories while exploring the aircraft together"

Diving into local history!

We had a wonderful time one afternoon as we welcomed the team from the Woking Lightbox for a fascinating history talk. Our residents loved exploring old photographs, sharing stories, and learning more about the rich heritage of our local area. A huge thank you to The Lightbox for bringing such an engaging and nostalgic experience right into our home!

Crandon Springs Care Home

Down the pub without leaving home

We enjoyed a proper pub afternoon as our care team transformed one of our lounges into a local ‘watering hole.’

There was a bar serving beer, wine, cider and soft drinks, traditional pub snacks including crisps, scampi fries and bacon bits, pub songs on the virtual jukebox, and plenty of chat and laughter. A few rounds of magnetic darts added to the atmosphere, while our Manager, Darius, even got behind the bar to help serve the drinks!

A great afternoon, and one of those everyday fun social experiences that are such an important part of life. The Crandon Arms Pub will definitely be re-opening its doors again soon.