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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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Getting Green-Fingered at Garden Club
There’s always plenty to keep our green-fingered residents busy at Bayleaf Care Home, and our latest Garden Club was no exception!
Our residents have been busy potting plants and adding some lovely colour to our raised flower beds.
It’s wonderful to see everyone getting involved, sharing ideas and taking pride in making our outdoor spaces even more beautiful.
Gardening is such a lovely way to spend time together, enjoy some fresh air and watch something grow. We can’t wait to see how our flowers develop over the coming weeks!
Well done to all our budding gardeners – you’re doing a blooming brilliant job.
Art Therapy at Lydfords
Recently we rediscovered the joy of creativity by trading traditional paint brushes for every day items.
Our latest art therapy sessions are proving you don't need a classic brush to create something deeply meaningful.
Lydfords at the Uckfield Business Awards 2026
Posh frocks and Dinner Suits were the order of the evening recently when Carole our Activities Co-Ordinator and Gary, our Home Services Advisor attended on behalf of Lydfords the Uckfield Business Awards organised by the Uckfield Chamber of Commerce which was held at the East Sussex National.
Gary who was also part of the organising team for the awards, co-hosted the evening which saw awards given out in 16 categories including The Young Employee Award, Retailer of the Year and Business of the Year.
Congratulations to all the local businesses and people that were winners on the night.
80th Annual Art Exhibition Visit
Our residents had a fabulous day out at the 80th Annual Art Exhibition held at Ocean on Exmouth seafront. Our activities team took the residents down in our minibus and had a browse through all of the artworks which had been produced and put up for sale by a number of different local Devon Artists.
A Masterpiece of a Morning!
This week we enjoyed an outing to Southampton City Art Gallery, where we got to admire their impressive collection of artwork by some of the world’s greatest masters, including Monet, Van Dyck and Rodin.
We look forward to returning again in the future to explore more of the collection
Outstanding award for Health and Safety
Following an inspection by Andy Hollingshead, Health and Safety Manager for Barchester, staff at Tewkesbury Fields were delighted to retain their Outstanding rating for health and safety.
The main objective of the inspection was to ensure that our residents and staff are able to live and work in a safe, healthy and supportive environment,
A massive thank you to the whole team for their continued hard work and commitment.
An exceptional thank you goes to Eddie, our fantastic Head of Maintenance, for all that he does to help keep Tewkesbury Fields safe and well maintained.
Well done, everyone
Residents enjoy a day on the canal
Our residents and staff enjoyed a wonderful day out along the beautiful sharpness canal. They had the chance to take in the lovely scenery, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with nature. The highlight of the day was that everyone even got the opportunity to have a go at steering the boat.
It was a fantastic day full of smiles, new experiences, and lovely memories.
Many thanks to the Willow Boat Trust for inviting us and organising yet another fabulous day. And many thanks to our wonderful staff for ensuring the day went so well for al
Cooking up something special for our four-legged friends!
Cooking has become one of our residents favourite activities lately, and Sharon, our wonderful Head Chef, and Fiona, our fabulous Hostess, were back in the kitchen with a very special mission… making homemade dog biscuits!
Our residents had a fantastic time getting involved, preparing and shaping the biscuits, all while enjoying plenty of laughter and teamwork along the way.
And these aren’t just any biscuits… they’re being made especially for our upcoming Dog Show!
We’ll be selling the freshly made treats at the event, so our furry visitors can enjoy a little something special while supporting our activities.
We can’t wait to see all the wonderful dogs at our Dog Show!
Ole! 🇪🇸. We had a truly magnificent time celebrating Fiesta Nacional de España
Our wonderful General Manager, Eva, who is originally from Spain, took us on an unforgettable cultural journey to celebrate Spain’s rich history, national identity, and heritage.
The activities room was beautifully decorated with traditional Spanish flags as Eva brought along an incredible collection of Spanish treasures, including beautiful fans, castanets, and stunning traditional dresses adorned with intricately embroidered flowers.
Staff and Eva dressed up in gorgeous traditional outfits to set the perfect festive mood!
Residents learnt about the fascinating history of the traditional Spanish fan (abanico). We discovered how it was historically used as a clever form of non-verbal communication even to send discreet, secret messages to potential suitors! Everyone enjoyed their creative side during a fan-making session. Residents and staff had a wonderful time painting and decorating their own plain fans in their unique styles.
Later in the afternoon, Eva took to the floor to showcase and perform several traditional dances, including the Malagueñas (from the Málaga region of Andalusia), Sevillanas (associated with Seville), and the expressive, passionate art of Flamenco.
Residents and guests wrapped up the celebrations with delicious selection of traditional Spanish foods to try and taste.
Resident Jane. said "I loved watching Eva dance and thought it was amazing to see her perform traditional dances while using her fan," while Florence commented on "how lovely it was to see Eva dance, enjoying the opportunity to experience Spanish culture."
A huge thank you to Eva and all the staff for bringing the vibrant spirit, warmth, and joy of Spain straight to our home!