Celebrating life at Barchester

We choose our recipes each session and mix it up each time between sweet and savoury treats.

There’s nothing better than freshly baked scones and our residents enjoy reminiscing of Sunday afternoons spent with their mams baking pies, quiche and cakes.

We enjoy our baked goods washed down with a nice cup of tea fresh from the oven.

Our weekly exercise class is a mix of strengthening, fun and stretching. Each week our residents are becoming more flexible and their confidence is growing.

We start off with some stretches before doing dance routines with scarfs. A nice cool down and meditation helps our residents to bring the energy back down.    

At Werrington Lodge we had a wonderful and joy-filled picnic in our garden this morning. The residents loved being outdoors, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the scent of freshly cut grass. 

Our team served fresh fruit and a selection of snacks while sharing hugs, laughter, and meaningful moments with all the residents. Although the weather was not at its best, everyone's smiles brightened the day and made it truly special.         

Residents enjoyed a fabulous afternoon, watching Ascot in style with beautiful handmade floral fascinators made especially for the occasion. With refreshing drinks and plenty of laughter among friends, everyone embraced the excitement of race day. 

Today we took some of our residents on a trip to the local Garden Centre. Everyone loved seeing the flowers, plants, and fountains everywhere, and they also enjoyed choosing which flowers they would like to add to our garden. Afterwards, we stopped at the café for a cup of tea or a cappuccino, along with a slice of cake. 

At the end of the day, everyone thanked us for helping them spend such a lovely and enjoyable afternoon.   

A great morning at Emily Jackson House!  

Although it was hot, we still enjoyed looking at the motorbikes and chatting with the lovely men ( and lady) from the Triumph Motorcycle club.  The residents loved chatting with motorbike owners.

About their bikes they used to own and the journeys they took.  A lovely morning reminiscing about riding on 2 wheels. Bacon butties and coffees were the order of the morning, and we finished off the day with Choc ice and ice lollies. A welcome treat in the heat!    

Here at Mulberry Court we realise just how beneficial pet therapy sessions can be to our residents.

Connie the cat has been visiting again today, brought in by our very own host, Angie, who is a very devoted owner and dedicated cat mum.

These sessions bring so much joy to people who have loving memories of their own pets and also provide therapy through the senses, as everyone comments on how soft she is etc. Thank you, Angie, for bringing Connie in again.         

Our Jo Jingles sessions at Wood Grange are always filled with smiles, laughter, and wonderful connections across generations.
Residents and little ones come together to enjoy fun singing, music, movement, and interactive activities that bring joy to everyone involved. It’s amazing to see friendships blossom as young and old share special moments, songs, and plenty of giggles!     

These sessions are a fantastic way to promote wellbeing, create lasting memories, and celebrate the power of community through music.

Residents at Tandridge Heights enjoyed a fantastic day in the Wild Wild West! 

The celebrations began with a delicious BBQ feast, featuring juicy burgers, hot dogs, barbecue favourites, and a wonderful selection of fresh salads. 

After enjoying the tasty food, everyone sat back and tapped their toes to some wonderful country and western music performed by the talented singer Andy Mace. 

Bill said “I have had a wonderful day and the BBQ was delicious.” It was a fun-filled afternoon of great food, fantastic entertainment, and plenty of smiles all around.