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…

Mill Court Care Home

Coffee & Conversations

Sometimes, the simplest outings make for the most memorable days. Our residents recently enjoyed a lovely trip to our local coffee shop, taking the opportunity to get out into the local community, enjoy a change of scenery and of course indulge in a delicious cup of coffee and a slice of cake.

A Visit to The Silent Pool Distillery

Our ladies recently enjoyed a trip out to the Silent Pool Distillery, this was a special request they had asked for. They enjoyed themselves wonderfully and of course had a refreshing drink (or two!)

Together on the water

Residents enjoyed a fantastic day out on the Great River Ouse, setting off from Huntingdon and taking in the beautiful scenery along the way.

There were plenty of smiles, laughter and wonderful moments as our residents enjoyed the fresh air, watched the wildlife and simply relaxed and enjoyed being out on the water.

What a lovely way to link up with residents at our home in Bottisham, Cambridge.

Mill Court Care Home

Fruit Picking Fun

We recently enjoyed a wonderful trip out, surrounded by nature and plenty of beautiful fruit trees. Our residents had great fun picking their own fruit and enjoying the fresh air.

We always try to prioritise having time outside, especially to enjoy the change in season.

Crafty Corner

Another wonderful turnout at Upton Bay’s Crafty Corner .Join us every Thursday, 10:30am–12pm, for knitting, chatting and making new friends. Enjoy a free cuppa and freshly baked cake in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome

Flower Arranging

What a lovely morning of flower arranging with our wonderful residents!

There were plenty of beautiful blooms, creativity and smiles as everyone enjoyed choosing their favourite flowers and creating their own gorgeous arrangements.

It was a relaxing and enjoyable morning, filled with conversation, laughter and a wonderful splash of colour.

Reigate Beaumont Care Home

A Little Bit of Jack Russell Magic!

Our lovely Senior Carer, Penny, treated our residents to a wonderful and insightful talk all about Jack Russells sharing stories, memories and lots of fascinating facts about these lively little characters!

And, of course, we couldn’t just talk about Jack Russells… Penny brought along her gorgeous little Jack Russell, Lettie, who was a huge hit with everyone! Our residents had the opportunity to hold her, stroke her and give her plenty of fuss and cuddles.

Penny also shared some lovely photographs of her other Jack Russells, along with the special Jack Russell trinkets and keepsakes she has collected over the years. Each one had its own little story to tell.

It’s these little treats and unexpected moments that make a day extra special — creating memories that our residents can treasure and remember.

Reigate Beaumont Care Home

New Skills, New Adventures!

It’s been a wonderful week of firsts filled with courage, creativity and the joy of discovering something new.

One resident shared that he was the only member of his family who had never played an instrument, and that he’d always wanted to learn the guitar. So of course, we jumped at the chance to help make that happen! Watching him pick up the guitar and take his first strum was a very special moment.

We’ve also been busy bringing an old favourite back to life, knitting! Some residents used to love knitting but hadn’t picked up their needles for years. With a little encouragement, they were happily giving it a go, rediscovering a forgotten talent. Alongside them were residents and staff picking up the needles for the very first time, it’s never too late to learn something new!

Iverley View Care Home

Residents Judge The Dog Show

Our Dog Show was a huge success!

Our wonderful residents took on the very important job of being our judges and what a fabulous job they did.

There were lots of rosettes won, plenty of tasty treats, delicious pup cups and of course lots of waggy tails.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along.