Celebrating life at Barchester

At Epsom Beaumont, our residents enjoyed a memorable afternoon during our recent Reptile Talk and Handling session.

The session gave residents the opportunity to get up close to a variety of reptiles, learn interesting facts about them, and, for those who felt comfortable, take turns holding and interacting with them. There was plenty of curiosity, excitement, and lots of smiles throughout the session.

Activities like this provide more than just entertainment. Meeting and handling animals can encourage curiosity, stimulate the senses, create opportunities for conversation, and bring residents together to share a new experience. For many of our residents, it was also a calming and therapeutic experience that brought a wonderful sense of enjoyment and connection.

It was lovely to see so many residents getting involved and embracing the experience. The afternoon was filled with laughter, learning, and some truly special moments.

We were delighted to welcome residents, relatives and guests to our Meet the Manager Cheese & Wine Evening at Fountains.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to meet Sara, our General Manager, and learn a little more about the person leading our home.  With her warm, approachable and friendly personality, Sara is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, families feel involved and everyone's voice is valued. 

Over a delicious selection of cheese and wine, guests had the chance to chat with Sara in a relaxed and informal setting. 

It was a lovely evening filled with conversation, laughter and new connections.  A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such an enjoyable occasion!