Celebrating life at Barchester

The home was all a glow at our neon silent disco hosted by the ever wonderful Pete Goldup – The Silent Disco DJ.

Everyone had their glowsticks and tutus at the ready as we danced like nobody was watching, and sang like nobody was listening; especially with our headphones on! These special Bluetooth headphones mean everyone can enjoy the music in a way that’s meaningful to them; whether that’s showcasing moves on the dance floor, having a bedroom boogie, or taking a musical stroll through the home.

The smiles were glowing brighter than the neon lights; as always, it's glow big or glow home at Leeming! A HUGE thank you to DJ Pete for bringing musical magic once again!                 

We had a flippin' fantastic time during our Pancakes & PJs afternoon, all in support of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

The team really whisked up a storm with delicious freshly made pancakes with a range of traditional and indulgent toppings.

Residents were thrilled to be invited to decide on a winner, sampling each of the creations. A huge thank you to our egg-cellent head judges, Doreen, Nina, and Maud, who made sure every pancake got the recognition it deserved.

The biggest well done to our Senior Carer Clare, who took the top spot with her flippin' delicious creation! Thank you to everyone who came along, donated, and made the day so sweet; we couldn’t have done it without you. You batter believe we’ll be doing it again!         

The Fire Service visited our residents to provide fire safety awareness and practical advice. It was a pleasure to ask questions, look around the fire engine, and gain a better understanding of the life of a firefighter. We also discussed safety procedures and what to do in an emergency. 

It was a great pleasure for our residents to have a good understanding and learn the role of a firefighter. It was a delight to look at all the equipment and share our own thoughts on safety within our home.       

Margaret is wonderfully creative and always keeps her hands busy. Recently, she has taken up embroidery again and has been creating some beautiful pieces. Margaret says that once she starts a project, she simply has to finish it — she has even put her reading aside to complete her latest work. Talents like Margaret’s never fade; they continue to grow and shine. 

We like to follow our residents' hobbies and provide them with the essentials to continue.       

When our lovely resident Brenda received an invitation to dinner, she was excited to find the perfect outfit for the occasion. With the help of our wonderful administrator, the pair headed off to Marks & Spencer for a fun afternoon of shopping and style advice.

After trying on lots of different outfits and sharing plenty of smiles along the way, Brenda found some beautiful new clothes that made her feel confident and ready for her special evening out.

Safe to say, we have one very happy resident! Retail therapy really does work wonders.          

The residents at Boroughbridge Manor thoroughly enjoy attending the weekly gardening club, where they have been actively involved in planting a variety of vegetables and flowers, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, chives and lettuce. 

They take great pride in nurturing their plants and are very dedicated to ensuring they are regularly watered and cared for. One of our lovely residents, Marlene, has given herself the daily task of attending to the tomatoes and is enjoying watching them grow.        

Here at Lindum House, we held a VE Day Movement to Music Special.

Playing all the Well Known Songs from the Time, we waved our Union Flags, and also shared stories and memories of their own.     

On International Museum Day we got our loan box from Lawrence House Museum. It is quite unbelievable that many of the daily living items we remember from our youth are now museum items. Exploring them was a great opportunity to reminisce. 

In the afternoon we took a trip to Davidstow, Cornwall at the War Museum with residents who are particularly interested in history.     

Here at Lindum House, we have recently enjoyed an Animal Therapy visit from the Guinea Pigs at Wheeks of Wellness.

The residents really enjoy the animals as it reminds them of their own pets.