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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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Mini bus adventures
Denmead Grange residents always love a trip out and our minibus certainly 'gets about'.
From farm shops to garden centres, seafronts to pubs, coffee shops to cafes, no matter the weather the fun starts from the moment they board the bus!
Heart-warming ‘Forget Me Not’ Dementia
Huge Thank you to our lovely attendees who came along for our “Communicating well with Dementia” Forget me Not afternoon event at the home.
The event brought lots of topics and conversation in relation to how we currently communicate to our loved ones and how we can change the way we look at dementia and change our approach to make a more positive experience for everyone.
It’s was heart-warming to hear some of the lovely stories and also some difficulties which were overcome. The next event for dementia we will be looking at Colour Analysis, if you are interested in joining us to the free event, watch this space for future events.
With lots of thanks to our talented chef for also providing the event with lovely cupcakes and refreshments. And thank you to our family ambassadors Pete for serving drinks and offering the goodies.
Wonderful Winchester Rotary Club
Raising Funds for Marie Curie
Residents and staff at Falmouth Court were delighted to raise £181.65 for Marie Curie through a recent craft fayre.
Thank you to everyone who supported the event, your generosity helps make a real difference to people who need hospice care and support for anyone with an illness that they are likely to pass away from.
Nutrition and Hydration week
A Very Egg-citing Visit!
Children from West Hill Park School visited us for an Easter Egg hunt and they all had a wonderful time. Residents and children worked together to find all of the colourful eggs hidden in the garden.
It was also the schools special dress up day, where the children dressed up as what they would like to be when they are older. Doctors, police, actors … one little girl even met our head chef as that is her dream job!
A wonderful afternoon was had by all and we can't wait for their next visit
Springtime Animal Visitors Bring Joy to the Home
There was a real buzz of springtime magic in the home this week as we welcomed some very special guests, Playful lambs, soft‑eared rabbits and a wonderfully calm chicken who took it all in her stride.
Lilian’s face lit up the moment she held the baby lamb in her arms, her smile growing wider with every little nuzzle. Nearby, Mary was completely absorbed as she fed a rabbit a bright orange carrot, which disappeared almost as quickly as it was offered. Brian, meanwhile, spent a peaceful moment stroking the chicken, who seemed just as relaxed and content as he was.
These simple, heartfelt interactions filled the home with warmth. It’s moments like these that truly brighten the day for everyone.
Mother's Day
A live performance by saxophonist Michael Lack, followed by a special Cream Tea is how we spent Mother’s Day.
Multiple families arrived to spend the day with their Mothers, we remembered the Mothers we have lost, and the Mothers who has lost children.
A great day was had by all.
Minibus trip to the garden centre
A lovely afternoon spent at Haskins Garden Centre.
The residents of Windmill Manor loved looking around and enjoyed the delicious selection of cakes.