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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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Trip to Goddenwick Farm
Residents enjoyed a lovely drive through beautiful Sussex countryside, singing all their favourite Christmas songs before enjoying a wonderful afternoon exploring the farm. There was so much laughter and fun as they wandered around together, meeting the resident donkeys and reindeer and admiring all the Christmas trees.
They then settled into the cosy Roost Café for tea, coffee, and the most delicious chocolate cake.
It was a perfect festive afternoon. Everyone got to enjoy all the Christmas lights in the villages on the way back.
Kingsland House Welcomes Community To Their Christmas Market
Our market was a hit, we enjoyed puzzles & games with brilliant student volunteer Pelda.
Residents, family and the local community got to browse the stalls and do a spot of Christmas shopping.
The home had a wonderful atmosphere and there were plenty of freshly prepared festive treats made by the Chefs.
Christmas Invite To Lancing College
Residents were invited to Lancing College, where the lovely students hosted a wonderful afternoon for local care homes.
They were greeted by friendly students and a special welcome from their festive pony and a very friendly ferret, before heading inside for some true inter-generational joy. Students and residents chatted together over tasty food, enjoyed a Christmas quiz, music and singing, and then finished with a beautiful tour of the chapel.
Afterwards, they hopped back onto our minibus for the journey home, admiring the floodlit chapel and brightly decorated houses along the way.
Keeping Fit And Well
Exercise for All with Matt is the residents most popular exercise session. It is so good for both body and soul!
Matt’s passion and enthusiasm is infectious. He knows everyone’s name, connects naturally with residents, and always finds a fun way to get everyone moving
Knit And Natter
Residents enjoyed their knit and natter group. They have been working hard as a team to make a patchwork blanket. It is a very relaxed group and great that they continue to enjoy their interests and hobbies.
Carols performed by Local Primary School
Christmas songs and Carols performed by children from Eldersfield Primary School!
This week we were delighted to welcome the children to Tewkesbury Fields who sang beautifully to all of us.
It has been amazing to keep the connections through the year with varied visits and projects together.
Tree Festival
We had a great afternoon visiting the Christmas Tree Festival at St Nicholas Church, Ashchurch.
This year the theme is "Christmas through the years" and we had been invited to challenge our creative side and have our own tree on display.
Each picture on the tree was chosen by the residents, following a reminiscing session on what Christmas means to them and their memories.
During the visit, residents enjoyed admiring their work on display and seeing the other trees from varied groups in the community. And how creative and varied
One resident even had the chance to play the organ.
Elf Day!
Elf day at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home was certainly full of fun.
Along with the dressing up, we welcomed Rob who played the piano beautifully and got us dancing and singing to the Christmas favourites. We certainly got into the festive spirit
Well done all to all the Elves around the home
Willow Workshop
We were delighted to welcome Vicky from Dovecote Willow for another Willow workshop.
Using sustainably harvested natural willow, green foliage and berries materials, residents created a unique decoration to keep - a beautiful Willow Christmas tree!
It was a relaxing and enjoyable session that celebrates sustainable crafting and the timeless beauty handmade holiday decoration.