Celebrating life at Barchester

We have had a wonderful day enjoying lots of festive fun! 

Residents and staff enjoyed a sprinkle of holiday cheer by getting creative with gingerbread decorating, holding a Christmas singalong and we were also very lucky to have a visit from Father Christmas himself!

Happy Christmas from us all at Barchester's Florence Court!


 

What a wonderful time we had celebrating the festive season with our residents and their families! A huge thank you to Nathalie Gunn - Performer, who filled the room with Christmas cheer by performing a beautiful variety of festive songs for everyone to enjoy!

Guests were treated to delicious refreshments, including warming mulled wine, hot chocolate, and a selection of light bites, making it the perfect cosy afternoon together.

Staff also had a great time dancing along to the Christmas hits!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so special. Moments like these truly capture the spirit of Christmas!
 

We asked the residents what they would like to do to celebrate the New Year and they agreed that it would be lovely to go out for lunch, so that is exactly what we did.

A big thank you to the Hartford Mill for your hospitality. We all had a fabulous time and left with full bellies and happy hearts.

From all of us at Bayleaf Care Home we would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous 2026.

Residents, relatives and staff at the home celebrated bringing in the New Year in style!

Our New Year’s Eve party was in full swing as the home welcomed the mother and daughter duo the ‘Cherry Tones’ Residents enjoyed champagne and festive treats prepared by head chef, Karen Garbutt.

Senior General Manager, Susan Carter said: “Our residents love a party and we’re all really excited to see what 2026 has to offer us all.”

 

Chestnut Gardens welcomed recently the Kingswood Shetland Ponies to the home as part of the December Christmas activities. 

The first stop was to visit the residents who were all eagerly waiting in the Bistro area and what joy they brought.
But hey they did not stop there , they were so well trained they popped into the lifts and visited each and every floor to meet all the residents.

It was so such a memorable and magical experience not only for the residents but for all the guests and staff and we will look forward to another visit soon in 2026. 

 

It is with genuine appreciation and pride that we recognize Kuldeep as our Employee of the Year.

Kuldeep dedication to her work has not gone unnoticed, but also a kindness and positivity that lifts everyone around them.