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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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Good food, great company and lots of laughter
There’s nothing better than bringing people together over delicious food, and that’s exactly what happened at our latest Cheese & Wine Afternoon at Elderwood House.
Thoughtfully organised by our fantastic Activities Coordinator, Drew, and supported by Michelle, one of our caring team members, the afternoon was filled with a wonderful selection of cheeses, plenty of conversation and lots of laughter. It was the perfect opportunity for residents to socialise, reminisce and simply enjoy each other’s company.
Stretch, smile and feel your best
Keeping active has never been so much fun!
Our residents recently enjoyed a gentle chair stretching session, thoughtfully organised by Zina, helping everyone improve flexibility, mobility and circulation while enjoying plenty of smiles along the way.
Chair-based exercises are a fantastic way to build confidence, maintain independence and support overall wellbeing, and judging by the laughter in the room, everyone had a wonderful time!
A huge thank you to Zina for organising such an enjoyable session and encouraging everyone to get moving together.
A wonderful day exploring one of Kent’s hidden gems
Our residents had a fantastic time during a recent trip to Hall Place & Gardens, organised by our brilliant Activities Coordinator, Drew, and supported by James, our Host, who helped make the day relaxed, enjoyable and full of smiles.
Residents enjoyed lunch together before taking in the beautiful surroundings of Hall Place, a stunning Tudor house dating back to 1537. Set amongst award-winning gardens, the historic estate offers nearly 500 years of fascinating history and provides the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon out.
Getting out into the community, making memories and enjoying new experiences is such an important part of life at Elderwood House, and days like these are always a firm favourite.
Birds of Prey visit Wilton Place
Residents enjoyed another amazing animal experience when we were visited by Emily from two birds experiences. We met and learned about a falcon, speckled owl and barn owl in addition to giant stick insects.
Afternoon tea with ponies
Todays trip was to fulfil the wish of one of our lovely residents at Wilton place. Jan said when she moved in, that she would love to be able to dip her toes in the sea again and today that wish was granted! The ladies got sand between their toes, had a picnic lunch and ice-creams on the pier.
Those of us left behind were a little envious, but the joy in those photographs made us all happy!
A sunny trip to Bournemouth Beach
Todays trip was to fulfil the wish of one of our lovely residents at Wilton Place. Jan said when she moved in, that she would love to be able to dip her toes in the sea again and today that wish was granted! The ladies got sand between their toes, had a picnic lunch and ice-creams on the pier.
Those of us left behind were a little envious, but the joy in those photographs made us all happy!
Knitting donation
Our residents were very proud to present our collection of knitted squares to Ruth from the Women's Institute.
These squares are going to be sewn together into blankets and sent to Ukraine to provide comfort and warmth to those affected by the ongoing conflict.
Well done to our residents Pauline, Elsie, Marie and Ruth, our Knit and Natter friends Catherine and Sheila, and our Activities Coordinator Maria, who collectively knit/crocheted over 40 squares for this great cause.
World cup kick off
Sherwood Lodge are already buzzing with excitement for this years World Cup!
Our residents are enjoying a spectacular viewing experience of the biggest sporting event of the year on our brand new big screen in the café!
Even though the official tournament has not yet started, the atmosphere and excitement is electric during the friendlies in the lead up to the official kick off tonight!
Our residents can't wait to support England through the 2026 World Cup!
Carer's week
Happy Carer’s Week to our wonderful hardworking carers!
There isn’t enough chocolate in the world to amount to our appreciation for the hard work, care and compassion our carers put into their jobs, day in day out, but hopefully this is a good start.
Their commitment makes a huge difference to the lives of our residents, and we are glad to have the opportunity to celebrate them and the incredible impact they make on our home.