Celebrating life at Barchester

Some of our wonderful residents enjoyed a fantastic trip over to Brackley to attend the Dementia-Friendly Choir, which was beautifully hosted by our sister home, Juniper House! 

From the moment we arrived, Activities Coordinator Naomi and her incredible team went above and beyond to make us feel right at home. They were so warm and accommodating, setting the perfect stage for a wonderful, uplifting sing-along that had everyone smiling and tapping their feet. 

After clearing our throats and singing our hearts out, we were treated to a truly fine selection of delicious, tasty refreshments and cakes. It was the perfect way to wind down and chat with our friends at Juniper. 

Thank you so much to Naomi and the whole team at Juniper House for being such fantastic hosts. We loved every minute and can't wait for our next musical get-together!

Today was our absolute favourite day of the month our regular Baby & Toddler Group. The home was completely filled with energy and joy as all the little ones (and our very own furry friend, Pickle the dog!) had a wonderful time dancing along to the music and singing their favourite nursery rhymes!

While the kiddos kept busy playing and refuelling with a delicious selection of fresh fruits, the adults got to sit back, relax, and catch up.

It was a lovely opportunity for parents, carers, and our residents to socialise over plenty of tea, coffee, and tasty refreshments. These intergenerational mornings bring so much life and laughter into our home. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made today so special!

We recently paid a visit to Mabie Farm Park. We enjoyed a light lunch before we headed out to see the animals.

We visited the donkeys, and we were able to stroke them. We then visited the rabbits, ferrets, Guinea pigs, pigs, chicks and goats. We were able to hold the guinea pigs and stroke the chicks. We took a walk around the park, and we saw the children playing. 

We then decided to go for an ice cream. We sat in the shade with our ice cream and chatted about the pets we used to have.

Residents enjoyed a trip to Hollywood Bowl in Peterborough, where they challenged our team members to a game! Great fun was had by all while they attempted to be victorious.

Afterwards, everyone enjoyed much needed refreshments and explored the arcade and gaming area.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment programme and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents.  Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.     

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting another wonderful community coffee morning here at the home, and the room was absolutely bursting with fun, chatter, and endless laughter!

We love our incredibly special bond with the amazing Drayton Village Community group. Whether they are visiting us here at the home or our residents are heading out to see them at the Drayton village hall, these regular get togethers are always a massive highlight for everyone involved.

A huge shoutout to our wonderful Resident Ambassador, Fiona! She brought so much joy and warmth to the room, sharing some truly lovely moments and deep bellied-laughs as she caught up and engaged with a lovely lady from the Drayton community village.

Thank you so much to everyone from the village who came along to share a cuppa, a slice of cake, and a good old catch-up with us. We are already looking forward to our next get-together!

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Tony back to our home for another spectacular visit!

Tony brought along his amazing cast of puppet characters, bringing them to life with his fantastic ventriloquism, immense passion, and a natural warmth that fills the entire room. It was the perfect, uplifting afternoon of laughter and entertainment for everyone.

A special mention goes out to our newest residents, who recently joined the Glebefields family it was wonderful to see them smiling, laughing, and settling into home life with such a fun experience!

A massive thank you to Tony from all of our lovely residents, staff, and visitors for filling our home with so much joy and making everyone smile. We already can't wait for your next visit!

We had a wonderful morning for our monthly walkers event today! We were especially delighted to welcome 3 new friends and one lovely four-legged companion. It was a beautiful, sunny walk.

Our newest team member, Andy (our gardener), even came prepared for the sunshine in his signature straw hat!

Thank you so much to our guests, who enjoyed a complimentary bite to eat and a relaxing rest in our beautiful lounge upon returning to our home.

Join us next month! Our next community walk is Friday, 28th August. We would love for you to join our growing group!

We had the best time celebrating out official opening after gaining our CQC registration! The local community were amazing in turning out to help us celebrate in style in the glorious sunshine! Big thanks to all those who came, it meant so much to us to hear such positivity about the home and we are so delighted to have welcomed out first residents already! A big cheer also to the incredible team that helped make it all happen. Exciting times ahead for Whitewater Place!