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…

Rose Water Place Care Home

Rose Water Place Welcomes Specsavers

Rose Water Place had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the wonderful team from Specsavers into our home for our New Year New Ear event. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the time, care, and professionalism they shared with us.

From expert check-ups to friendly, supportive conversations, the team truly went above and beyond. At Rose Water Place, we believe looking after the well-being of our residents and the wider community is a team effort, and it’s partners like Specsavers who make that possible.

It’s always wonderful to have partners who help us look after everyone in our home. We are incredibly grateful for the visit and are already looking forward to the next time we see those familiar green uniforms!

Rose Water Place Care Home

Laughter & Friendly Rivalry: A Games Afternoon to Remember

Laughter & Friendly Rivalry: A Games Afternoon to Remember
There’s nothing quite like the sound of cheering and the rattle of dice to bring a community together. This week, the lounge at Rose Water Place was transformed into a hub of high-stakes fun and creative energy for our latest Games Afternoon.
From the high-tech engagement of our interactive table to the nostalgic tension of Jenga, Buckaroo, and Frustration, there was a challenge waiting for everyone. Whether residents were testing their steady hands or plotting their next move, the atmosphere was electric with friendly competition.

More than just a play session, the afternoon was a testament to the vibrant spirit of our home. It was heartwarming to watch residents cheer one another on, share a laugh over a tumbling tower, and forge even deeper connections with their neighbours. These moments of shared joy are the heartbeat of our community, reminding us all that at Rose Water Place, there’s always a reason to smile.

Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home

New Year, New Ear Community Event

We were delighted to welcome Emma from Your Hearing Ear Health Consultants in Pocklington to our home as they performed free ear wax checks for our residents, colleagues and members of the local community.

We were incredibly grateful to Emma for visiting our home and we're looking forward to welcoming her back in the near future.

The Manor Care Home

Power of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in supporting health, independence and confidence of our residents. Regular sessions help to improve mobility, strength and balance, while also reducing pain and the risk of falls.

Meet our on-site Physiotherapist, Ramis who truly believes that small steps can make a huge difference every day.

A Visit to Wesley's Community Café

It was a pleasure for our residents to pop into Wesley's Community Café in Budleigh recently for a coffee and a catch up. With great conversation and a very warm welcome, it made for the perfect little coffee break out in the community.

We captured a beautiful, calming moment between Senior Carer Haley and resident Marie, enjoying a peaceful break full of care and connection at the café.

Kings Park Care Home

Malcom's Magic

Each time Malcolm visits he sprinkles a little of his magic, creating smiles, laughter and a sense of fun.

He get's everyone involved in a variety of activities, balloon fun, reciting poetry, listening to music and playing lots of fun, loud instruments! You never know what to expect........this week we were conducting the orchestra and joining in with percussion!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

A Trip Down Memory Lane with Charmworth Miniatures

A great session with Sandra, at Charmworth Miniatures. It's always a pleasure to welcome Sandra to our home, this time the theme was wedding dresses from the 1930s to the 1980s. We spent an afternoon before Sandra's visit reminiscing about weddings, sharing photos and telling stories.

Our residents loved seeing the styles of the wedding dresses from past decades and hearing about the designs and fabrics that were popular and the craftmanship that was used to create 'the' dress for that special day. It was a lovely afternoon with lots of chat and memories.

Freda's Memorable Afternoon

We had an absolutely lovely afternoon yesterday as we took a trip over to see our friends at Hilton Park Care Home.

We were invited to visit them as they being visited by Evie’s Owls and wanted us to be a part of it. Freda was incredibly excited when she heard about the visit, and was fascinated by the two beautiful birds: a Barn Owl named Sarah and a Bolivian Chaco Owl named Chico.

Freda then listened to an engaging talk about the birds before enjoying the unique experience of stroking them and feeling their soft feathers.

It was a truly wonderful afternoon and we are very grateful to Hilton Park for their generosity. We look forward to returning the favour very soon.

Scams & Cyber Crime Prevention

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming PC Jo Barlow, Fraud Protect and Prevent Officer, and David Reed, Cyber Dependent Protect and Prevent Officer from Northamptonshire Police into our home to provided our residents and staff with invaluable advice and information on how to identify and deter scam artists and fraudsters.

We learnt how to identify ‘Cyber Crimes’ that try to access our personal information via emails, phone calls, text messages, social media and websites to ‘Scam Visits’ when individuals pretend to be official bodies over the phone such as your bank and even the police!

During their informative chat, PC Jo Barlow met with one of our residents who started her career as a serving police officer before having her daughter and moving onto become a teacher of mathematics. It was wonderful to hear her recall her role in the service and enormous pride in the fact that one of her grandsons has also join the force.

Many of our residents use mobile phones and iPads to stay connected to their family and friends, and to make online purchases. The Northamptonshire Police team provided us all with key ways to spot potential fraud and scams which are one click away from stealing our personal data.

The team shared the following important numbers for us all to take a note of:
- Suspected fraud can be reported to Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040
- If you think any of your bank details have been capture notify your bank immediately on 159
- Suspect text messages should be forwarded to 7726

We've asked the team to join us again. Please look out for the next event poster, we cannot recommend the session highly enough. Its FREE and invaluable advice that helps protect us all from online theft.