Celebrating life at Barchester

One of our most recent adventures on a minibus took us to Highfield Garden Centre. Our residents explored the various departments for gift ideas for Christmas, visited the lovely aquarium and, of course, the last stop was at the wonderful coffee shop which has the most delicious cakes to enjoy.  

We look forward to more adventures out in the minibus soon!

Staff, residents and families celebrated Bonfire Night with a bang when they wrapped up warm to watch a fantastic firework display and enjoyed lots of delicious food and hot drinks prepared by our talented chef.

Terry a resident said: “I have always loved Bonfire Night, it’s so lovely to celebrate these traditions all together. The fireworks bring back so many memories of Bonfire Nights through the years, these times are so special.”

Thank you to everyone who came to support this event and made it so successful.  

We marked the Festival of Lights with our very own staff this year. Our home was beautifully decorated with lights, fresh sweet smelling flowers, colourful scarves and fabrics. 

Our residents had the chance to taste a selection of homemade Nepalese dishes beautifully prepared by our chef and listened to traditional music and dancing. Our Nepalese colleagues dressed up for the occasion, and we all had a wonderful time.       

Armistice Day, later known as Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth and Veterans Day in the United States, is commemorated every year on 11th November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War 1 and Germany at Compiègne, France.

At Tyspane Care Home, many of our residents have served or have affiliations with the armed forces: the army, navy, and air force, as well as institutions such as marines, space forces, coast guards and border guards.

The Armistice Service was delivered by Reverend David Baker, St Brannocks Church, Braunton and a two-minute silence was observed at 11.00am to remember those who died in conflicts.

David Prior (Resident Ambassador), “I am so proud to be a part of this morning's Armistice Day. Thank you.”

Thank you to everyone who made this morning so special, it was a truly commemorative event.     

The firework display at Worplesdon View Care Home was truly breathtaking, lighting up the night with colour, joy, and excitement. Residents and families were amazed by the stunning show, enjoying every moment together. It created a wonderful atmosphere of celebration, laughter, and community — a night to remember for everyone involved.

As well as the spectacular firework display, the glowing bonfire brought everyone together in warmth and joy. Residents and families enjoyed lighting sparklers and toasting marshmallows side by side, creating a cosy, laughter-filled atmosphere that perfectly captured the spirit of togetherness of both families, friends and residents and celebration at Worplesdon View.     

Residents spent a lovely day at Baytree near Spalding. All our ladies enjoyed a minibus trip across the country, admiring the ploughed fields and flocks of birds.

On arrival at Baytree, we stopped for some lunch. The residents were delighted to choose from an extensive menu and the food was delicious. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed their lunch and were ready to hit the shops.

Looking for a bargain, all the ladies found beautiful jumpers and shirts which they were very pleased with. After admiring the Christmas lights and decorations, we set off home.     

Our residents enjoyed a trip out to the dementia-friendly screening to the Light Cinema in Wisbech to see Downton Abbey, and what a lovely morning we all had.

Sallie commented on how elegant and beautiful the ladies looked in their dresses. Aubrey said all the men looked very smart too. The movies continue the storyline from the television series and follow the Crawley family as they navigate royal visits, inheritances, and life in the 1930s.    

A big thank you to the Light Cinema Wisbech for providing refreshments and a lovely choice of snacks. 
A huge thank you to the amazing team at The Light Cinema – your kindness and care made the experience even more special.  

Our wonderful residents at Iris Court Care Home wrapped up warm, embraced the crisp winter chill, and enjoyed a heart-warming trip to B&M! 

From the moment they stepped inside, the festive spirit took over. Residents wandered through glittering Christmas displays, explored aisles filled with twinkling décor, and picked out a few seasonal treats to make the holidays even more special. 

The outing was filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of Christmas cheer, reminding us all of the magic this time of year brings. Whether admiring sparkling ornaments or sharing stories of Christmases past, everyone returned home glowing with joy.

It was a truly delightful winter adventure — and the perfect way to kick off the festive season at Iris Court

We took two of our gentlemen yesterday to try something different, and we had our fingers crossed they’d enjoy it. 

They didn’t just like it—they absolutely loved it! 

It was so nice to see them getting so much enjoyment from trying something new. Both gentlemen said they’d really enjoyed the day, even though bowling might not usually be their thing.