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…

Share

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

What a lovely afternoon spent at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. 

We enjoyed a gentle walk around the beautiful gardens, taking in the stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings. Afterwards, we headed to Malabar for a relaxing tea and coffee together. 

It was especially lovely to be joined by one of our resident's daughters, making the afternoon even more special. 

Garden Party at Emily Jackson House

Fun in the dun at our Garden Party!

Lovely to see so many smiling faces and lots of families joining in the fun. 

Good Company. Good Tunes. Good Times.

 

 

Afternoon performance from Annalene Beechey

Residents at Tandridge Heights enjoyed a wonderful afternoon performance from Annalene Beechey full of music, show tunes, sunshine, and fun! There was plenty of singing, smiling, and a lively sing-along as everyone joined in with favourite songs. A fantastic afternoon filled with laughter, friendship, and great memories.

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

The residents at Windmill Manor enjoyed a visit from Maggie, a volunteer puppy raiser for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, and beautiful Amelia a 9 month old German Shepherd.

Maggie talked to us about what is included in being a puppy raiser, how they provide a 6-8 week old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog.

They look after the puppy for the first 12-16 months and will guide them through training, socialisation, and introduce them to new environments, while providing a loving home.

There might be the odd chewed slipper along the way, but nothing beats the rewarding feeling of loving and raising a puppy who will go on to make an enormous difference to someone living with sight loss.

A trip to the Seaside

Today we enjoyed a lovely little road trip with our residents to Hunstanton Beach!
 
The weather was absolutely glorious as we left Bayleaf, armed with plenty of tasty snacks, buckets and spades, and lots of sunscreen.
 
Once we arrived, we enjoyed a stroll along the seafront, stopping for a delicious ice cream before continuing our tradition of fish and chips. To round off the day, we headed into the arcade for some fun on the penny machines.
 
We’ve had such an amazing day, making wonderful memories together!

Breast Cancer Bra Collection Morning

Fountains Care Home was proudly awash with pink as residents, families, visitors, and staff came together for a special Breast Cancer Bra Collection Morning in support of an important cause.

The home was filled with music, laughter, and a wonderful sense of community as everyone enjoyed a fun-filled morning together.

Residents and their loved ones were treated to a delicious ice cream stall, while music created a joyful atmosphere that encouraged singing, dancing, and plenty of smiles. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for residents to socialise, engage with their families, and make lasting memories. It was heart-warming to see so many people supporting the fundraiser by wearing pink and making generous donations. The enthusiasm and kindness shown by everyone involved truly reflected the caring and compassionate community at Fountains Care Home.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who donated, attended, and helped make the event such a success. Your generosity and support will help make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer.

Events like these are a wonderful example of how Fountains Care Home brings people together, creating meaningful experiences that promote wellbeing, friendship, and positive community engagement while supporting worthwhile causes.

Curiosity Case - Summer holidays

We had the fabulous Claire from The Curiosity Case coke along to Parley Place to deliver a session on Summer Holidays.
It was great to reminisce and talk about the the times from our past!

Celebrating Canada Day

We have some resident that used to live in Canada and lots of residents that have visited the country and have fond memories.
So for Canada Day we all talked about where we had lived and visited, our favourite places and our relatives who still live there. Canada is a beautiful country with mountains, beautiful waterfalls and exceptional scenery, we really enjoyed learning more about the place.

Oh we do like to live beside the seaside!

Recently, some of our residents, accompanied by Joel, one of our amazing carers, enjoyed a relaxing trip to the beautiful Seaford seafront, making the most of the glorious sunshine. There’s something special about sitting by the sea, enjoying a delicious ice cream, breathing in the fresh sea air and simply watching the world go by.
At Port Manor, we know that spending time outdoors and staying connected with our local community can have a positive impact on wellbeing. Times like these encourage conversation, trigger happy memories and provide opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment, which is so important in supporting positive mental and emotional wellbeing.
It was a lovely afternoon filled with laughter and seaside nostalgia… and we couldn’t have asked for better weather!