Celebrating life at Barchester

At the end of 2025 we celebrated the last birthday of the year, a 90th birthday celebration for a lovely resident who had many of her family around to help celebrate with her on this very special occasion.

The wonderful photos below captured our residents surprise moments of receiving a delicious cake made by the homes head chef.

Christmas Day was a special occasion filled with warmth and togetherness. Families and friends visited and so did Santa bringing joy to residents faces with gifts.

Everyone enjoyed a festive meal, followed by watching the King's Speech. The day was finished with mince pies, chocolate cup cakes, a festive game and a chat on the days festivities.

Monday was full of fun with the resident's Christmas Party. The dining room was all set for the party mood and residents enjoyed a nice meal prepared by our wonderful chef Jorge.

After lunch we were entertained by the talented Steve Jay who sang a lovely selection of Christmas favourites and carols, we also had a surprise visit from Santa himself.

On Sunday we welcomed back to Claremont Parkway Care Home, Pauline who filled the home with the soft flowing music of her harp as well her beautiful singing.

As familiar melodies drifted through the room, faces lit up with smiles and moments of quiet reflection.

Pauline sang and played songs that the residents requested such as Danny Boy, Isle of Skye, All Around My Hat as well as some of Pauline's favourites from the Sound of Music and the Wizard of Oz and finished the afternoon by playing some lovely Christmas Carols making the time fly by and the residents having a great time singing and swaying to the music.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year & 2026 ahead!

Meadowbeck’s New Year’s Eve party was in full swing with live entertainment with residents, families and friends in the local community had a brilliant time singing and dancing along to all-time party classics with the fabulous Nikki Humberstone. 

We had pom poms at the ready with party props on as glasses were raised and the prosecco was flowing, voices loud as we all linked arms for Auld Lang Syne, smiles and festive cheer filled the room, and the New Year was welcomed in with lots of sparkle.

Christmas at Moreton Hill was truly magical as residents, friends, and staff came together to celebrate the festive season in style. The highlight of the day was a special visit from Father Christmas, who delighted everyone with thoughtful gifts, warm smiles, and plenty of festive cheer.

Residents enjoyed delicious Christmas drinks followed by a wonderful Christmas lunch, shared in a joyful and cosy atmosphere filled with laughter and conversation. The home was alive with the sounds of celebration, creating moments that will be fondly remembered.

It was a heart-warming day that captured the true spirit of Christmas — togetherness, kindness, and happiness. We would like to thank everyone who helped make the day so special and ensured our residents felt cherished and celebrated throughout the festivities.

A truly memorable Christmas at Moreton Hill. 

A few of our residents enjoyed a trip to Garsons - Titchfield this week, where we had a great time browsing all the plants and beautiful homeware. This is always a popular outing for our residents!

We then finished off with tea and cake. It was such a relaxing visit, and a really lovely time was had by all!

We have had a wonderful day enjoying lots of festive fun! 

Residents and staff enjoyed a sprinkle of holiday cheer by getting creative with gingerbread decorating, holding a Christmas singalong and we were also very lucky to have a visit from Father Christmas himself!

Happy Christmas from us all at Barchester's Florence Court!