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…

Ashcombe House Care Home

Summer Fete

This year the weather was perfect for our annual Summer Fête. Residents, family members and friends gathered together to enjoy the afternoon.

Our amazing chefs served up the most delicious BBQ with burgers, sausages and a selection of salads, which everyone enjoyed with a cold drink or two! The raffle and the tombola had a great selection of prizes.

The star of the afternoon was a visit from Paul’s Ices, an ice cream van. The Mr Whippy ice creams went down a treat on such a lovely sunny afternoon!

Residents, family and friends all said that they had thoroughly enjoyed the fun-filled afternoon.

Bere Grove Care Home

Strong Bodies and Strong Minds

At Bere Grove we put a huge emphasis on activity, movement and fitness and this week was no exception!
We were delighted to welcome the fantastic team from Horizon Leisure, who delivered a fun and energetic workout for our residents.

The session was brilliantly attended, with plenty of smiles, encouragement and a great sense of team spirit. Our residents cheered each other on, pushed themselves to get involved and showed that you’re never too old to get moving!

There’s nothing quite like feeling strong, energised and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

A huge thank you to Horizon Leisure well done to all our fantastic residents for getting stuck in!

Exercise For All!

Our residents enjoyed a fantastic fitness session with the wonderful Harley, from Exercise For All

The class was thoughtfully designed for older adults, encouraging gentle movement, improving strength, balance and flexibility, while most importantly, bringing plenty of smiles and laughter along the way. Staying active is such an important part of supporting both physical health and emotional wellbeing, and our residents thoroughly enjoyed exercising together in a fun, supportive environment.

A huge thank you to Harley for another uplifting session. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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An Enchanting Evening of Opera

We enjoyed a magical performance as we welcomed the wonderfully talented soprano Demelza Stafford for a spectacular Evening of Opera.

Residents, their loved ones and members of our local Seaford community came together to experience an unforgettable performance featuring beautiful arias from the world’s most celebrated operas, much-loved songs from the shows and a selection of modern classics. Demelza’s exceptional voice captivated everyone in the room, creating a wonderful atmosphere filled with smiles, applause and treasured moments.

Guests also enjoyed a delicious buffet accompanied by a glass of fizz, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, chat and make new friendships. It was heart warming to see our home buzzing with laughter, conversation and the shared enjoyment that live music brings.

At Port Manor, we believe that bringing people together through meaningful experiences is at the heart of life enrichment, and evenings like this beautifully reflect our whole-home approach and our close connections with the local community.

A huge thank you to Demelza for such a memorable performance, we can’t wait to welcome her back again soon!

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A Wonderful Day Out at Drusillas!

Our residents enjoyed a fantastic afternoon out yesterday with a visit to the wonderful Drusilla's Park.

From meeting some amazing animals to enjoying a gentle stroll around the beautiful grounds, there were smiles, laughter and plenty of conversations throughout the afternoon

The residents loved seeing the playful monkeys, colourful flamingos and many other fascinating animals, with lots of wonderful memories being shared along the way. Outings like these provide so much more than a change of scenery, they encourage social interaction, stimulate memories and promote wellbeing, all while creating new experiences to treasure.

At Port Manor, we believe in enriching lives through meaningful activities and ensuring our residents remain connected with the local community. It was a lovely afternoon and everyone returned home with happy hearts and lots of stories to tell!

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A Warm Welcome to Our Wonderful U3A Bridge Friends!

It’s always a pleasure to welcome our lovely friends from the Seaford U3A Bridge Club to Port Manor for their weekly bridge afternoon. Their visits are something we all look forward to, bringing together friendship, laughter and a shared love of the game.

One of our residents, Derenda, is always delighted to take her place at the table. As a passionate bridge player, she thoroughly enjoys the challenge, strategy and friendly competition, and it’s wonderful to see our U3A friends warmly welcoming our residents to join in each week.

At Port Manor, we believe in creating meaningful opportunities to stay connected with our local community. Activities like these not only encourage social interaction and mental stimulation but also help build lasting friendships.

A big thank you to the Seaford U3A Bridge Group for your continued friendship!

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Bayleaf Care Home

The Great Outdoors

We’ve been taking advantage of the cooler weather by enjoying some lovely days outdoors.

Our residents had a wonderful time visiting Notcutts Garden Centre in Brampton, where they enjoyed looking around at all the beautiful floral arrangements and displays.

When we returned to the home, we were inspired to take a stroll around our own gardens. John was particularly impressed with how well our tomatoes are coming along!

Celebrating National Chess Week!

It’s game on here at the home as our resident Paul and our wonderful carer Sarah enjoyed a friendly game of chess together. With both players deep in concentration, every move was carefully considered… although Paul had the advantage of being the experienced chess master!

Paul has been sharing his knowledge with Sarah, patiently teaching her new strategies and techniques along the way. Moments like these are a wonderful example of the meaningful relationships that flourish throughout our home, where residents and team members learn from one another every day.

Chess is much more than a game, it encourages problem solving, concentration and memory, while providing valuable opportunities for conversation, confidence building and social connection. Supporting residents to continue enjoying lifelong hobbies is all part of our person centred, whole home approach to life enrichment here at Port Manor.

Well played to both Paul and Sarah, we can’t wait to see who makes the next winning move

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Who says a road trip has to be on four wheels!

Today our wonderful friends from Cycling Without Age, Seaford Chapter Group paid us another visit, giving some of our residents the chance to enjoy a fantastic ride around beautiful Seaford in their specially designed trishaws.

Our resident Margaret was accompanied by Sarah, one of our amazing Carers as they enjoyed the fresh sea air and familiar sights along the way. From waving at passers-by, to reminiscing about treasured memories of Seaford, it was a truly uplifting experience.

At Port Manor, we believe in a whole home approach, where every member of our team plays a part in enriching the lives of our residents. Whether it’s providing exceptional care, sharing a conversation, or joining residents on exciting adventures, creating meaningful moments together is at the heart of everything we do.

A huge thank you to our amazing friends at Seaford Cycling Without Age for helping our residents continue to enjoy the freedom, fresh air and wonderful sense of community that these special outings bring. We can’t wait for the next adventure!

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