Celebrating life at Barchester

At Magnolia Court, we love any excuse to bring people together, and our St Patrick’s Day celebration did just that.

Residents spent the afternoon enjoying Guinness, green-themed nibbles and a good sing-song with Richard, who treated everyone to some traditional Irish favourites. Before long, voices were joining in with songs like The Wild Rover and Danny Boy, and there was plenty of laughter along the way.

It was one of those afternoons where the whole home felt full of warmth, fun and companionship. Simple moments like these can make such a difference, and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves together.

Residents and guests enjoyed an afternoon of pure delight, with a live musical performance that took place at the home to celebrate Dame Vera Lynns birthday, the Forces Sweetheart would have been 109 years old. Local singer Nikki Downes performed a selection of classics from the 1940’s including of course, “Well meet again” and “The White Cliffs of Dover”.

Lisa, Activities Coordinator said, “Everybody was so captivated today, joining in, singing and dancing. Peter Baker, one of our newest residents, surprised us all, with his most beautiful singing voice. As it filled the room, Nikki said she is definitely taking him on tour with her next week.” One resident remarked, “I’ve never seen the room so full, the atmosphere in here today positively tingled.”

Chater Lodge was full of animal mischief this week when a couple of adorable baby lambs came to visit the home.  The heart-warming event filled the home with smiles, laughter, and a wonderful sense of connection, as residents, staff, and visiting family members gathered to meet the fluffy new arrivals from Phoenix Lambs.

The visit was a sensory delight, as residents could gently stroke the lambs’ soft wool, hold them close, and learn about their care and early life. Many residents reminisced about past experiences with farm animals and sparked lively conversations about childhood visits to the countryside, family farms, and memories of springtime in years gone by. 

Bushey House Beaumont is proud to celebrate Kamila Jander, our Receptionist and Admin Assistant, who has received a 20 Year Service Award in recognition of her dedication to Barchester Healthcare.

Since joining Barchester in March 2006, Kamila has become a much-loved member of the team. For 20 years, she has helped support residents, relatives and colleagues with kindness, professionalism and genuine care.

Mary Jane Bague, General Manager at Bushey House Beaumont, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 20 years of loyal service with Kamila. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year.”

We are so grateful to Kamila for everything she has done over the years and are delighted to congratulate her on this very special milestone

Today we celebrated our Employee of the Month, Vickie Cole, Bere Grove's Administrator. Her commitment and dedication to the home truly goes above and beyond. She is always there to support residents, their families and the team. Her kindness and hard work never go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to make Bere Grove such a special place.