Celebrating life at Barchester

Upton Bay’s Burns Night was magical. Residents, family & friends enjoyed Chef Alain’s delicious supper ,with stunning decorations by Karen .Bob G & family read the Address to the Haggis. Andy’s accordion ,sparked singing & dancing . Karen led the whiskey toast , ending with Auld Lang Syne .

Residents and staff wanted to thank the wonderful activities team at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of the residents living there.

National Activity Providers & Professionals Week is an annual event to support activity professionals and thank them for all the many different varied activities they provide to residents and patients.  Each and every member of the team at Lindum House offer unique, tailored activities and entertainment to the residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this everyone at the home is truly grateful.

Our home warmly welcomed Amanda from Jatec Healthcare for a special community ear wax removal clinic, offering free ear checks to residents and local community members.

The clinic provided an excellent opportunity for people to receive professional ear health advice and checks in a relaxed and friendly environment. Amanda’s expertise was greatly appreciated by everyone who attended, helping to promote better hearing health in the community.

Jewellery making for arts and crafts has become a favourite in our home. It’s therapeutic, and it’s nice to make gifts for family members. The activity gives residents independence, fun and enjoyment.  

What’s your favourite piece of jewellery?    

Another lovely game of curling to start the day. Being active and competitive keeps the body and brain stimulated, such a fun sport to play.

The red team won with 84 points, but the blues weren't far behind with 80 points. We were lucky to have Chef Sonia to help out and have a quick go! Lovely having the team join in.      

Yesterday was a lovely day in our care home, starting with 1-1 pamper sessions in the morning, giving residents the chance to enjoy focused time and personalised activities in a calm setting.

In the afternoon, we headed out together on the mini bus for a trip to a local farm shop, where everyone enjoyed a relaxing tea outing and a change of scenery.

It was great to see residents engaged, socialising, and making the most of both meaningful one-to-one time and a shared community outing. Days like these really make a difference.    

There was music in the air at Reigate Beaumont as Jon McDevitt visited to entertain our residents with his wonderful guitar skills and vocals. He treated everyone to a selection of much-loved classics, from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley. 

Brenda, one of our residents, commented, “He is superb, I always enjoy coming to watch Jon.”

The lounge was filled with singing, laughter, and joy, making it a truly uplifting morning for everyone who attended.  

We had a lovely Show and Tell session with our residents who shared all their wartime memorabilia.
There were lots of smiles, memories shared, and wonderful conversations as everyone enjoyed talking about familiar items and the stories behind them. Activities like this are a great way to encourage connection, spark memories, and simply enjoy time together.

Thank you to all our residents for sharing—you made the session very special.