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…

Milford House Care Home

Flip Flops and Flowers Fundraising

Residents, Families and Staff came together to help raise funds for Salisbury hospice charity. The idea was to see out the last day of January with Flip Flops and Flowers. Flip Flops are a little tricky at Milford House, so it was all about the art, cake and flowers for us. Such a fun way to say goodbye to January and look forward to the Spring whilst supporting our local hospice along the way.

Southerndown Care Home

Menopause Awareness

We were delighted to welcome members of our local community to Southerndown for a menopause awareness event, and it was truly a great success.

We were joined by the lovely Nikki Hall from Fit Active, who delivered an informative and empowering talk on lifestyle choices that can help ease the challenges of the menopause. Nikki shared practical advice, reassurance, and plenty of encouragement, creating a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for open discussion.

It was wonderful to see so many people come together to learn, share experiences, and support one another. Events like this really highlight the importance of conversation, understanding, and community connection.

Kings Park Care Home

"A book is a bridge where the footsteps of the young meet the wisdom of the old"

A wonderful morning spent with the delightful children from Ferndown First School, reading together, chatting about stories and favourite books.
It's always such a treat when the children visit . The benefits for the children and the residents are enormous. We are looking forward to the next visit already.

Residents touch the future

We are delighted to have added to our services a new high-tech touch pad for the home. A care home which provides expert care to residents with mobility restrictions as well as those living with dementia, the sensory trolley has allowed residents of all capacities and mobilities to enjoy different, sensory experiences without even leaving their rooms.

The specially-adapted, fully-accessible display features immersive technology, which enables users to move shapes, colours and objects through gesture and movement. The touch pad has a number of features designed to help those suffering with dementia to relax; the cart also helps de-escalate stressful and upsetting situations experienced by those suffering with different forms of the disease.

Port Manor Care Home

Opera Afternoon

We were delighted to host a truly enchanting afternoon of opera here at Port Manor today

Today, residents and guests from the local Seaford community came together to enjoy a stunning live performance by the incredible soprano Demelza Stafford. Her beautiful voice filled our home as she performed a wonderful compilation of much-loved pieces from classic operas, alongside traditional and well-known songs that many joined in singing.

The afternoon was made even more special with delicious cake and a glass of fizz , creating a warm, celebratory atmosphere that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Smiles, applause and moments of toe tapping nostalgia were shared throughout.

A heartfelt thank you to Demelza for such an uplifting performance and to our Seaford guests for joining us. We look forward to many more moments like this at Port Manor.

A Fresh Start to the New Year at Port Manor

Now that we have stepped into the New Year and packed away the last of the Christmas decorations, our residents enjoyed a wonderfully creative morning making beautiful fresh flower arrangements. Using lovely seasonal flowers and foliage, the home was, again filled with fresh colour and fragrance.

Nancy, our General Manager, couldn’t resist getting involved, joined by our lovely Hostess, Fiona making it a special and social occasion for everyone. A perfect way to welcome the New Year together!

Bus Trip to the Ark Café in Poole Park

Upton Bay ladies enjoyed a scenic bus trip to The Ark Cafe in Poole Park.Tea, coffee, sunshine, and feeding ducks, geese, swans & pigeons. A lovely morning out.

Home celebrate National Activities Providers Week

Residents at Newton House care home in Grantham have been enjoying a week full of fun, friendship and meaningful moments as part of National Activities Week, celebrating the importance of wellbeing, engagement and connection in later life.

Along with planning and delivering activities, they also create smiles, memories, and deliver laughter each day, making every day brighter whilst celebrating life at Newton House.

Meadowbeck Care Home

Lord Mayor attends inaugural Veterans Café

In order to support ex-servicemen and women in the local community, Meadowbeck launched a new, monthly veterans’ café which The Lord Mayor – Martin Rowley attended for its grand opening on Tuesday 27 January, it was lovely to see some SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity members, as well as representatives from the York Army Museum, who brought along a selection of artefacts for everyone to view.