Celebrating life at Barchester

Regular visits from family members play a vital role in the wellbeing the residents. These visits help residents maintain a sense of identity, belonging, and continuity with their lives outside the care setting.

Conversations, shared memories, and simple moments together can significantly improve mood and reduce anxiety. The presence of loved ones often brings a sense of normality and dignity that enhances overall quality of life.

Family visits are not merely social occasions they are a crucial component of holistic care. Encouraging and facilitating regular visits it's an essential priority within Mifold House, supporting both emotional wellbeing and overall health.

Great start to the day at a fantastic Professionals Networking Breakfast & Meet the Manager event at Milford House.
It was a pleasure welcoming all professionals to Milford House, connecting with so many driven individuals, sharing ideas, and building meaningful relationships within our professional community. Events like this are a great reminder of the value of collaboration, conversation, and continued growth.
A big thank you to all professionals that attended and to the team at Milford House for hosting and creating such a welcoming environment. Looking forward to staying in touch with everyone and continuing the conversations!

Egg-citing things have been happening at Milford House this week on the run up to Easter!
This Easter we welcomed all of our family, friends and local community to join us for an Easter afternoon tea party. As you can see we ate our weight in sweet treats!

It wouldn't be Easter at Barchester without our annual Easter Cake Competition! 
Our talented chefs and residents have really outdone themselves this year, showcasing an incredible array of imaginative creations. Our bunny cake was even one of two winners for the South Division in the Annual Easter Cake competition.

We couldn’t resist making the most of this beautiful day, so we hopped in the minibus and headed to the seaside. 
There’s nothing quite like a good coffee in hand and an ice cream by the coast to lift the spirits. Simple moments, great company, and memories made along the way.
Days like these remind us how important it is to get out, explore, and enjoy the little things.

We’ve had a wonderfully busy and joyful Easter weekend here at the Marriott House and Lodge Care Home.
Our celebrations began with a fun Hot Cross Bun tasting session, who knew there were so many different flavours to try! While we enjoyed sampling them all, the traditional ones still came out on top as our favourites.
Our weekly Cooks Corner group also got into the Easter spirit, creating some absolutely delicious homemade Easter treats, they didn’t last long!
Around the home, residents enjoyed getting creative by making beautiful floral displays, adding a lovely springtime touch for everyone to enjoy.
On Sunday, our amazing volunteer Jean led a very special Easter Church service which was warmly received by all who attended.
We rounded off the weekend on Monday by welcoming members of our community for a Special Easter Afternoon Tea. A huge thank you to our talented chef Mandy, who prepared a truly delicious spread that everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this Easter so special for our residents, it was a weekend full of smiles, laughter, and lovely memories.

At Marriott House & Lodge we loved recognsing our team for their dedication and hard work.
This time around we give congratulations to Maia on being awarded Employee of the Month! 
Maia is a valued member of our activities team and works tirelessly to engage new residents, making everyone feel welcome and included from day one. She also plays a big part in supporting trips out and helping deliver a fantastic programme of activities that bring so much joy to everyone.
Thank you, Maia, for all your hard work and dedication it truly does not go unnoticed. We’re so lucky to have you on the team! 

Residents enjoyed making their own fascinators, and our lovely Activity lady Vicki even went out of her way to make top hats for the gentlemen, which they absolutely loved. 
The ladies even dressed up for the event, and the staff also got involved, making it a truly fun and lively celebration for everyone. 
We also held our very own sweepstake, followed by refreshments, with residents winning prizes and trophies adding to the excitement of the day. 
To finish off the celebrations, everyone enjoyed watching the Grand National together on TV. 
It was a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter, and friendly competition! 

Residents recently enjoyed baking some delicious cinnamon banana bread muffins to have with their afternoon tea and biscuits. We had so much fun mashing bananas, mixing ingredients, and even helping each other along the way. 
It was a lovely, social activity and the muffins turned out really good and tasted even better!