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…

Bushey House Beaumont Care Home

A Very Special Pet Visit to Bushey House

Our residents had a lovely afternoon when our friends from Performing Pets brought two beautiful baby cockatiels to visit us.

Six-month-old Coconut and Banana were certainly the stars of the afternoon! Our residents loved having the opportunity to hold them and enjoy their company – and even some of our staff couldn’t resist joining in.

Our monthly visit from Performing Pets is always a highlight and something our residents really look forward to. The big question now is… who will be coming to see us next month?

The Cedars Bourne Care Home

A morning with the WI

Residents and team members were delighted to welcome Helen from the Dyke Women's Institute (WI) on Monday morning for a fascinating talk about the organisation and its valuable work within the local community.

Helen shared an insightful overview of the Dyke WI chapter, highlighting the wide range of activities, initiatives, and community projects that members are involved in throughout the area. Residents enjoyed learning more about the group's history, its commitment to supporting local causes, and the friendships and opportunities it offers to those who take part.

Pinetree Care Home

Ice Cream at Pinetree

What better way to cool down on a beautiful hot day than with a visit from the ice cream van!

Our wonderful residents at Pinetree Care Home enjoyed a delicious frozen treat this afternoon, bringing plenty of smiles, laughter, and happy memories. It's the little moments like these that make summer so special.

National Bowling Day Fun

It was National Bowling Day on Saturday, so we brought our residents together for an afternoon of fun, laughter and some light-hearted competition!

We started off with some ten-pin bowling before trying our luck at indoor bowls and cone games. Then things got even more exciting when we brought out the parachute, with everyone seeing just how high they could launch the balls!

It was an afternoon filled with silly fun, plenty of laughter and lots of smiles. We all absolutely loved it!

Celebrating Mr Darcy's Birthday

Our bistro was buzzing with excitement last week for a very special birthday celebration!

Resident Viv’s daughter, Debbie, brought her wonderful dog, Mr Darcy, into Weystone Manor so we could all celebrate his 7th birthday together. Mr Darcy is a regular visitor and Viv and our residents had a fantastic time spoiling the birthday boy with delicious meat treats, showering him with cuddles, and singing a very enthusiastic rendition of "Happy Birthday!" It was a lovely afternoon filled with wagging tails, bright smiles, and lots of laughter. Thank you so much to Debbie for bringing Mr Darcy in to share his special day with Viv and his Weystone family!

Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home

Summer Bash

we were delighted to welcome residents, relatives, friends to our Summer Bash!

The garden was filled with laughter, great company, delicious food, and plenty of summer fun.

A special thank you goes to Kelly and the team for their hard work in organising such a fantastic event, and to Russell for keeping everyone well fed with a superb BBQ that was enjoyed by all.

Thank you also to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon such a success.

Claremont Parkway Care Home

Birthday Celebrations for Lynn

We celebrated a very special birthday here at Claremont!

Our lovely resident Lynn was joined by her sister to mark the big day. Lynn was absolutely delighted with her delicious birthday cake, and the whole team loved coming together to sing 'Happy Birthday' to her.

At Claremont, every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake. We love making sure each birthday is just as unique, meaningful, and special as they are. Happy Birthday, Lynn!

Claremont Parkway Care Home

Birthday Celebrations For Bronwen

Another day and another birthday in August to celebrate.
Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they are an opportunity to celebrate each resident, their life, and the memories they have created.

Every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake, making their day special and as unique and meaningful as they are.

Bronwen was overcome with emotion with the birthday cake that had been made for her by the Head chef, with Bronwen stating “the cake looks wonderful thank you” residents gathered round to sing happy birthday and to join her in a slice of the cake.

Wishing Bronwen a very happy birthday

Claremont Parkway Care Home

Happy 100th Birthday to Vera

Saturday 1st August at Claremont Parkway was a particularly special day for one of our residents, who was celebrating her 100th Birthday!

Vera who has been with the home since May 2020 and has touched the lives of so many people with her good humour and life stories.

Vera was joined by members of her family who came in to celebrate her birthday along with the friends she has made since being at the home. Family gathered in the garden lounge for refreshments and to wish Vera a very happy 100th birthday.

In the afternoon friends, family, residents and team members enjoyed a chorus of singing with the very talented Dean Jones, who also sang Happy Birthday to Vera, who was delighted with the entertainment.

Vera received Birthday cards from the home, family and from King Charles III which Vera was delighted with. Flowers galore and lots of gifts.

Vera's Daughter said "Thank you to all your colleagues for their help and support in making Mum's birthday so wonderful.

I honestly don't think the day could have gone better!!"
A truly remarkable day for a truly remarkable lady!
From everyone at Claremont we hope you and your family had a wonderful day.