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…

Silverbirch House Care Home

Amazing reviews

Another wonderful review from a residents family!

Latimer Court Care Home

Knit and Natter .... With a Glass of Wine!

🧶 Knit, Natter & a Little Glass of Wine! 🍷

Another lovely time at Knit & Natter, with lots of chatting, laughter and creativity!

So many different projects on the go, from adorable knitted teddies 🧸 to gorgeous little gift pouches 🎁 and colourful pom poms! 🌈🧶

And of course, a glass of wine makes the nattering even better!

It’s not just about the knitting, it’s about friendship, fun and enjoying time together.

Bayleaf Care Home

A Busy Day at Bayleaf

There’s never a dull moment at Bayleaf, and today has been no exception. The highlights of the day included:

Freda gets some baby cuddles!

Freda enjoyed a lovely moment holding the baby, bringing plenty of smiles and a little extra warmth to the day.

Creative card making!

Our card-making group got busy with their latest creations, putting their creativity to good use and enjoying some lovely time together.

Baking Club favourites!

The ladies recreated some of their best recipes and baked some of their favourite cakes. There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cakes filling the home, and we’re sure there were plenty of smiles along the way.

From precious moments to creative activities and delicious treats, it was another wonderful day filled with friendship, laughter and things to enjoy at Bayleaf.

Old Classics with Rachel Best

We had a wonderful afternoon welcoming the very talented Rachel Best back to Falmouth Court! She filled the café with beautiful renditions of everyone's favourite old classics, and the energy was truly magical.

Bere Grove Care Home

A Pumpkin Amazing Day Out

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful autumn outing to Garsons - Titchfield, where they enjoyed exploring the fantastic pumpkin displays!
From giant pumpkins to beautifully arranged seasonal exhibits, there was so much to admire. The colourful displays provided the perfect backdrop for a leisurely stroll, plenty of conversation, and a chance to embrace the autumn spirit.
After exploring the displays, residents enjoyed browsing the garden centre, sharing memories, and spending quality time together. Outings like these are a fantastic way to stay connected with the local community while celebrating the changing seasons.
A special thank you to the amazing team at Garsons - Titchfield.

Getting Crafty at Herne Place

Despite the grey skies outside, our wonderful residents at Herne Place enjoyed getting creative with some painting in the warm!

A lovely way to spend the afternoon, with plenty of colour, creativity and smiles.

Professional Networking Event

It was lovely to welcome local professionals and enjoy some refreshments together, with a fantastic selection of sandwiches, savoury bites, fresh fruit and sweet treats.

A great afternoon of meeting, connecting and sharing with others in our local community.

Thank you to

everyone who joined us!

What a wonderful time we had at Herne Place Care Home!

Our wonderful residents enjoyed some fantastic live entertainment from Jiva Jive. There were plenty of smiles, toe-tapping and even a few dance moves!

A lovely afternoon filled with music, fun and happy memories.

A Fabulous Friday of Wine, Cheese, and Saxophone

An amazing cheese and wine party last Friday night brought incredible joy to Brookfield. An excited buzz filled the air all day in anticipation of our grand evening party night. A truly delicious selection of cheeses was on offer, perfectly paired with fine wine and refreshing soft drinks.

At 6pm, our residents warmly welcomed their beloved family and friends into the home to share in the lively fun. Entertainment was provided by the fabulous saxophonist, Tina Wells, who had us all singing, laughing, and dancing. In fact, Tina was enjoying the evening so much that she generously carried on playing for us right up until 8pm! It was a wonderful atmosphere of warmth, friendship, and fun.