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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…
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A Stylish Day with Linnies Fashion!
Happy Birthday Ann!
We’ve been celebrating another special moment here at Lotus Manor — the birthday of our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Ann!
The day was filled with joy as everyone gathered to share in the celebrations. There was a delicious chocolate cake, thoughtful gifts, and plenty of smiles all around as we marked Ann’s special day together.
Here we have our lovely resident, Ann, who radiated happiness as she enjoyed her cake and opened her presents. Her warmth and cheerful spirit brought so much joy to everyone, reminding us just how lucky we are to have her as part of our Lotus Manor family.
Ann will be continuing the celebrations this Sunday with a family lunch in our private dining room — the perfect way to honour such a special occasion.
It was a beautiful day filled with laughter, love, and community — the kind of moments that make Lotus Manor feel like home.
To celebrate Bonfire night …
Some of our resident’s re-enacted the occasion of the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 by Guy Fawkes as he was discovered with gun powder just hours before the attack on the Houses of Parliament!
They created their own bonfires with paint and straws with enthusiasm and fun! We really enjoy ensuring that our residents celebrate occasions in innovative ways!
We celebrated a Spooky Halloween!
Residents, staff and guests joined the spirit of the occasion with themed cup cakes, fancy dress, music and fun!
Our bistro was decorated, our teams adorned hats and most importantly our residents had an enjoyable afternoon!
A big thank you to Nathalie Gunn - Performer for for adding such wonderful fun and spooky spirit to our afternoon celebration!
Lest We Forget
As Remembrance Day approaches, we took a poignant trip to Boldre Church in the New Forest to admire their stunning poppy display. Over 7,000 handcrafted poppies cascade dramatically from the church tower, creating a breathtaking tribute to those who served.
This moving sight is an absolute must-see if you're in the New Forest. A huge thank you to the dedicated local volunteers who made it all possible.
A Sparkling Evening At Iris Court
The skies above Iris Court Care Home lit up with colour and joy as residents, families, friends, and members of our local community gathered together for our Fireworks Display.
It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, warmth, and togetherness. Guests enjoyed a dazzling fireworks show, followed by an array of comforting seasonal treats — steaming mugs of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows, hearty homemade soup, freshly baked cookies, chocolate delights, and plenty of popcorn to go around!
Children and adults alike joined in the fun with sparklers, lighting up the night with smiles and sparkle. The event was a beautiful reminder of the joy that comes from sharing special moments with loved ones and neighbours.
At Iris Court, we’re proud to open our doors to the community and create memories that warm the heart — even on the chilliest of evenings. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night such a glowing success!
We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Remembrance Sunday at Highfield
On Sunday, residents gathered in the cinema room to remember the fallen heroes and members of the Armed Forces who gave their lives to defend our nation. They also watched the BBC coverage of His Royal Highness King Charles III laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in London. Remembrance Sunday was a very special moment for our residents who have family members who served in the Armed Forces, as well as our Highfield staff members who are Armed Forces veterans themselves.
Forever 23 classic rock musical duo returns!
Barbara and Alan from Forever 23 music band returned to Highfield to entertain residents with a selection of the greatest classic rock songs, including hits from the The Beatles and other top bands of the 1960s.
Bonfire Night at Highfield
Residents celebrated Bonfire Night with some exciting sparklers and by watching the Scarthingwell Park bonfire. Earlier in the day, residents watched an interesting historical talk from Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster. Professor Catterall explained the historical significance of Guy Fawkes, the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and why we still celebrate Bonfire Night centuries later.