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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French Evening

Upton Bay went to Paris for an evening in France at Lake Pier Lane Restaurant .Residents dressed in berets and onion strings, enjoyed a table quiz and delicious French supper. Andy’s accordion music filled the room, while Karen and Ola created a lovely atmosphere. An evening enjoyed by all.

Trip to Compton Acres

Our ladies enjoyed a lovely afternoon bus trip to Compton Acres. Cynthia, Doris, Jackie and Sheila admired the gardens, visited the big Buddha and gift shop, and enjoyed afternoon tea in the warm autumn sunshine with Chloe and Karen. They all said it was wonderful to be out and about.

Upton Bay’s Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Upton Bay’s Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning brought residents, families and our community together for fun, games and lovely chats with Karen, our Activities Lead. We’ve raised £80 so far—thank you to everyone who donated .And a big thank-you to our chefs for the delicious cakes.

Celebrating Bex our Activities Lead National Finalist

The whole team and our lovely residents got behind Bex, when she was nominated as a divisional winner in the recent National Care awards. To finish in the top five, was a massive achievement and there was much applause, flag waving and pompom flourishing as the winner was announced live in our Bistro area for all to see. Well done Bex, we are all so proud of you.

Residents Raise a Glass for Mortains Birthday

Many residents raised a glass to celebrate our seventh Birthday here at Mortain Place. We are all so delighted to celebrate our birthday with our residents. We cant believe where all the time has gone! We are very proud to have created so many wonderful memories over the years...

Wear Pink, Raise Money, Change Lives!

Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raising funds for this important cause.

Pumpkin Carving for Halloween

We enjoyed getting ready for Halloween, letting our creative skills flow carving pumpkins.

Harvest Festival Donation

Thank you to all who donated to our Harvest festival collection. 
Residents recently delivered the donations and enjoyed a tour of Ashburnham and Penhurst and the beautiful surroundings and learnt about the history of these stunning grounds. 
Thank you to reverend Gary who was so welcoming and gives up his time to come into Hazel lodge for our monthly church services  .

Bingo Bonanza

What a wonderful afternoon we had with our sister homes Wadhurst Manor Care Home - Mortain Place Care Home - and Lydfords Care Home .
Activities coordinator Megan organised a fun bingo afternoon with prizes for all. It's so lovely to see other residents and the life enrichment team from our sister homes. Well done Megan for organising such a successful afternoon