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…

Magnolia Court Care Home

A Taste of World Samosa Day

Saturday was World Samosa Day, so our residents at Magnolia Court celebrated by making their very own samosas from scratch.

There was plenty of concentration as everyone carefully folded the delicate pastry into the familiar triangle shape before they were taken to the kitchen to be cooked. Champa made sure as many residents as possible could get involved, while those who didn’t take part in the making certainly didn’t miss out on the tasting!

Once cooked, the samosas were shared around the home and enjoyed with a little sweet chilli sauce on the side. They were absolutely delicious and there weren’t many left by the end!

Raleigh Manor Care Home

A Trip to Kings Garden

A little bit of shopping, a wander around browsing the garden centre and finishing it all off with a lovely hot drink and a beautiful slice of cake in the café. The perfect way to spend an afternoon!

Shawford Springs Care Home

We are Sailing.....

We had an absolutely incredible time recently getting out on the water & enjoying some dinghy sailing, thanks to the amazing volunteers at Testwood Lakes Sailability.
It was fantastic to feel the wind in our sails, take in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the freedom of being out on the water.
A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Testwood Lakes Sailability for making such a memorable morning possible.

Hilton Park Care Home

And the winner is!!

On Saturday 5th September Hilton Park hosted its first Dog Show which turned out to be a huge success.

It was so heart warming to see some of our residents enjoy the show and spend time with our wonderful four-legged friends; some new guests as well as familiar companions.

Following a strut down the runway and a quick bio of all entries, congratulations to all our winners as well as the runners up on the afternoon:

Max: Most Handsome Dog

Sadie: Prettiest Bitch

Louie: Best Tricks

Events like these also don't always happen without the help and support of local champions; thank you to Sandra from Tesco Milton who donated and provided us with prizes certificates for every participant!

The week building up to the event also us be able to invite over to join us Adrian & Ines from Cedar Court veterinary clinic who this week opened their brand new practice here in Bottisham; they shared a little round the vision as well as offered our guests a chance to register or access any questions around the welfare and wellbeing of their animals, we truly are grateful for them being part of the day.

Move it Monday

Every Monday morning at Challoner the residents love the Move it or Lose it Classes led by Activity Coordinator Vicky Davison, Vicky has been holding her weekly exercise classes for around 10 years at Challoner House and the residents love the calming relaxing background music along with the easy to follow routine. Move it or Lose it exercise classes are so important for our Mind, Body and Soul, it is not only good for our dexterity, it helps reduce falls risks and helps reduce isolation by keeping us social.

Challoner House Care Home

Sports Afternoon

This Week Challoner House welcomed back Laura from RISE sports, Laura was joined by her fellow colleague Tamsin. RISE sports offer a variety of seated sports sessions suited for group and individual sessions. Today we enjoyed some Olympic Game activities including shot put, netball, hockey and boxing all of which are adapted to suit our residents needs.
Sports sessions like RISE are so important for our residents they help with dexterity and mobility, cognition as well as being really great fun.

Rivermead Care Home

Baking Fun

Here at Rivermead Care Home our residents love getting creative in the kitchen during our baking session!

The room is always fulfil with plenty of smiles, laughter, and happy conversations as everyone enjoyed mixing, decorating, and, of course, tasting their delicious homemade buns.

During our last session, the freshly baked treats were a huge hit and were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. It was lovely to see our residents spending time together, sharing memories, and having so much fun.

Activities like these are about so much more than baking, they bring people together, create special moments, and fill our home with happiness. Seeing so many smiling faces is what makes days like these so special.

A fantastic afternoon was had by all, and we can't wait for our next baking adventure!

A Wonderful Day Out at Burnby Hall Gardens!

Recently our residents enjoyed a fantastic trip to Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington, and what a beautiful day it was! With the sun shining and blue skies overhead, it was the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the fresh air together.

We spent time strolling around the stunning gardens, admiring the colourful displays and the famous lakes, which are home to the National Collection of hardy water lilies. One of the highlights of the day was feeding the large carp and roach in the lakes – they certainly knew when it was feeding time and gathered eagerly, much to everyone's delight!

The gardens also feature peaceful woodland walks, rock gardens, and beautifully landscaped areas that made for a relaxing afternoon.

There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and lovely conversations throughout the day, with everyone commenting on how peaceful and picturesque the gardens were. It was wonderful to see our residents making the most of the sunshine and creating more happy memories together.

A fantastic day was had by all, and we're already looking forward to our next adventure!

Friday Cuddles with Buddy and Flynn

It’s been a little while since we’ve seen our gorgeous four-legged friends Buddy and Flynn, so there were plenty of smiles when they returned to Magnolia Court.

The adorable King Charles Spaniels are uncle and nephew and are very much part of our Magnolia Court family. Their Friday visits are always special, with lots of cuddles, strokes and, of course, plenty of attention from our residents.

Buddy and Flynn visit residents throughout the home, and we always make sure those spending time in their bedrooms get a visit too. Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces when the pair arrive is just lovely.

We’ve missed them and it was wonderful to have them back!