Celebrating life at Barchester

Wow, what a wonderful day we had at our annual dog show. This is our forth year of running the event and it didn’t disappoint. 

We had such an incredible turnout, and every single dog we met was an absolute joy. 

Louise and Abby from Secret Wood Sanctuary, which supports unfortunate animals in need, and was our chosen charity this year, did an awesome job of judging everything from Best Veteran to Best in Show. It definitely wasn't an easy task! 

We were also incredibly grateful to  Pat PK's Pet Supplies  for donating such wonderful prizes for the winners goody bags. 

Some wonderful photos taken by team Corrina captured the day perfectly.

The Corrina Family are so pleased to have connections with so many wonderful people! 

Rose Water Place welcomed a very special guest this week: Susan Lynne, the Pearly Queen of Silvertown, dressed head to toe in mother-of-pearl buttons. Susan told residents about her family's Pearly tradition, passed down from her grandparents and mother before her.

Then came the singing. The Lambeth Walk had residents joining in with real energy, You Are My Sunshine was another firm favourite, and the afternoon finished with a rousing Land of Hope and Glory. Susan's visit brought a wonderful mix of history and music to the home, and residents are already hoping she'll come back.

Our residents, families and friends enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of classic cars, thanks to a special visit from the Classic & Historic Motor Club.

A fantastic selection of beautifully maintained historic vehicles filled our car park, giving everyone the opportunity to admire the cars up close and chat with their proud owners about their history and upkeep.

Refreshments were served in our café throughout the afternoon, so we were able to come together, share stories and reminisce during this memorable annual event which is greatly anticipated and enjoyed.

We were delighted to welcome the Cambridge vintage motorcycle club for a wonderful day filled with beautiful bikes, big smiles, and plenty of excitement! We all had such a great time… but let’s be honest, look who was more excited than everyone else!

It was Nigel! He didn’t need any assistance getting onto the motorcycle and was absolutely thrilled to have a go. The smile says it all! There was definitely a little bit of a “move over, this is my bike now!” feeling going on! Nigel gives the experience a definite 10/10!

A huge thank you to everyone from the Cambridge Vintage Motorcycle Club for bringing along your amazing vintage motorcycles and making the visit so enjoyable.

We’re already looking forward to your next visit!

With warm September sunshine what better thing is there to do than take a walk to the beach to have the chance to meander,  taste of sea-spray (and a delicious hot chocolate), the opportunity to work up an appetite and savour the joys of living so close to the seashore.

Whatever the weather the sea is there to be enjoyed and we are so fortunate to be so close. At Wimborne we appreciate our glorious location and enjoy the microclimate.

A huge thank you to members of the Much Wenlock community and businesses who joined us for our afternoon event.

It was wonderful to welcome you for a tour of our recently refurbished Memory Lane and to introduce you to some of our lovely residents.

Thank you for spending the afternoon with us, we really enjoyed having you.

Our art therapy session was a wonderful opportunity to express creativity and have fun. Everyone enjoyed exploring different colours, textures, and artistic ideas. The activity encouraged self-expression, relaxation, and confidence in a supportive environment. It was lovely to see everyone engaged and proud of their creative work. 🎨🌈