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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Activities and Exercise

ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISE
 
We decided to play a game of ball darts and our wonderful residents really enjoyed the competition and were 'innit to winnit!'
 
Exercise is vital because it improves both physical and mental health, helping to boost energy and reduces stress and anxiety. We love to keep entertained with a varied selection of games that all can join in.

Happy International Dog Day

Our residents had a wonderful surprise today when Cooper, one of our staff members’ lovable pups, came by for a visit! 

He brought so much joy, cuddles, and smiles to everyone he met. It’s amazing how a wagging tail and a few wet kisses can brighten the day. 

 

Visit from Gloucestershire Deaf Awareness

We were delighted to welcome Martha and Kate from Gloucestershire Deaf Awareness.
GDA provides practical and emotional support that enables a person to live confidently with their deafness.
One of our residents is keen to learn sign language and we are looking into hosting workshops within the home alongside raising awareness and supporting this amazing charity

Celebrating International Dog Day

At Tewksbury Fields many of us are pet and animal lovers.  So we couldn't let International Dog Day pass us by!
 
We organized  a dog photography competition and we were thrilled with the amount of participants that took the time to send in the beautiful photos of their dogs.
 
Our residents enjoyed looking at them and the judging became very intense! The results were close - but the overall winner was Reg who is a 16 week puppy.
 
 

Drinking Pimm's and listening to a Choir

An afternoon with Pimm's and Leadon Vale Community Choir.
Residents, families and members of the community had a wonderful afternoon listening to the choir and sipping Pimm's in our Cotswold suite.
The sun shone and we all agreed it was a perfect afternoon.
Thank you so much to the amazing Leadon Vale Choir, we always look forward to you entertaining us - even the jokes!🤣

Edwins Garden Centre

EDWINS GARDEN CENTRE DAY OUT

We decided to set off to Edwin's Garden Centre for the day!

Our residents enjoyed shopping and seeing the beautiful plants and flowers along with a little café stop too!

The staff are always so friendly and we will 100% be back for more retail therapy.
 

Residents enjoy barge trip

So here we have Captain L and her crew of buccaneers....(good name for a band?

Erika and Ellis accompanied Marion, Anne and Audrey on the barge trip yesterday - tranquil and reflective......
Thanks to Hayley for driving the bus too! 

Residents love the Seagull Trust Cruises - Ratho so thanks again for another lovely day out.  Great weather and  fun company =  happy memories

Bramble pays us a visit

Bramble brought sunshine with her to Queens Manor this week - and lit up many faces as you may see! She's irresistible!

Thank you, Tina and Pet and Companion - PEACE for continued support - these visits mean such a lot to our residents and help promote feelings of joy and wellbeing, conversation and fun!!
Bramble seems to enjoy it too

Classic Queens Manor

Classic QM! Relaxation is an art, and these residents appear to have mastered it!

Residents appreciated this time in the Library Lounge listening to a selection on vinyl  from the classical masters - we know that listening to music is therapeutic and a great tool for evoking memories and emotions....

We support and provide all kinds of music ....what's your favourite?