Celebrating life at Barchester

Home was delighted to welcome Toby North, Chairman of the Wisbech Royal British Legion and Andrew Sharp, Vice Chairman to the home for a community veterans’ event.  

The home was also joined by the Emneth over 60s club, the local community and visiting police officers PC Cage and Sergeant Green from the local constabulary. 
Toby spoke to the audience about the history of the Royal British Legion and the invaluable work taking place locally to support veterans past and present, before presenting two of the home’s veterans with special poppy insignias to mark their veteran status. 
 

90 years young and what a beautiful celebration for our wonderful Sallie! 

Sallie celebrated her incredible 90th birthday surrounded by her loving family, friends and our amazing team, all coming together to make her day truly special. The room was filled with laughter, stories, smiles and so much love.

A huge thank you to our talented Chef Matt for baking a delicious birthday cake especially for Sallie, it certainly didn’t last long! 

It was a joy to see everyone together to honour such a special milestone. Happy 90th birthday Sallie, you are simply fabulous! 

Love from all the team at Iverley View xxx

Jo and Sharon are central to the smooth running of operations at Darcy Gardens, forming the backbone of our administrative function.

Jo is often the first friendly face to welcome you. Managing the reception area with warmth and professionalism, she ensures residents, families, colleagues, and visitors feel supported and valued from the moment they arrive.

Sharon manages the wider operational administration functions across the home. Her responsibilities include financial administration, HR administration, rotas, and overseeing all Barchester Healthcare systems to ensure compliance and efficiency. She is also part of the sales team, bringing a dynamic approach and a keen eye for detail to everything she does.

They can’t wait to meet you and get to know our residents, families, and the wider community.

Care Home Administration is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of everything we do. It includes:

 Supporting regulatory compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Managing resident admissions and maintaining accurate records

 Being a welcoming first point of contact for families and professionals

 Supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, and HR records

 Handling invoicing and financial administration

 Assisting with events, marketing, and community engagement

It’s a role that requires organisation, compassion, discretion, and excellent communication skills  and it plays a vital part in creating a warm, well-run home for our residents.

Fun Facts

• Sharon has lived in several countries and enjoys a hot cross bun for breakfast at the weekend.
• Jo spends most of her time at home watching sports , with her favourites being Football, Rugby and Cricket

Our residents enjoyed a lovely trip out to Bickerdikes Garden Centre in Letchworth. 

We spent time exploring the beautiful range of plants, seeds and vegetables, with many residents sharing their gardening memories and favourite flowers. There was plenty to see from colourful spring plants to gardening supplies that inspired lots of conversation. 

We also had a browse around the gift shop, where everyone enjoyed looking at the seasonal items and garden themed gifts. 

It was a relaxing and enjoyable outing filled with fresh air, smiles and great company. Trips like these are a wonderful way for our residents to stay active, social and connected to the hobbies they love.

In February, Aga and Angela had the pleasure of attending a networking event with Bath Rotary Club.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with local professionals, share ideas, and build relationships that truly strengthen our community.

Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards  it’s about creating meaningful connections, understanding how we can support one another, and working collaboratively to make a difference.

Thank you to everyone who made the evening so welcoming and inspiring. I’m looking forward to continuing the conversations and building on these new connections. 

We are looking forward to attending the next event on the 11th March

"The Impact of technological advancements on a Botanists Career"

Professor Charles Howards Stirton.

Lansdown Golf Club 6.30pm for 7pm

Creativity was flowing at Cadbury Hall as our residents enjoyed a relaxing and joyful water painting session once again! 
Using watercolours, everyone had the chance to express themselves through soft blends, gentle brushstrokes, and beautiful bursts of colour. From peaceful landscapes to abstract designs, each piece was as unique and wonderful as the person who created it. Such talent!
Art activities like water painting are not only fun, but also great for relaxation, mindfulness, and self-expression. There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and proud moments as masterpieces came to life! How beautiful! 
We’re so proud of our talented residents — keep an eye out for some of their amazing artwork on display soon!

It was a privilege to join our local community at the Church for the Ash Wednesday service.

I will be attending Mass weekly and would be delighted to speak with anyone who has queries, questions, or would simply like to meet the Darcy team and learn more about life at Darcy Gardens.

At Darcy Gardens, we warmly welcome and respect all faiths and religions, recognising and celebrating the diversity within our community.

Residents were delighted to welcome members from the Deepings Women’s Institute and a group of ladies from the Oddfellows, Nene and Welland District Branch.  

The visiting groups spoke to families, friends and members from the community, residents and relatives about their respective groups, their history and works taking place within the local community.
 

Wilton Place residents celebrated the beginning of the year of the Horse with a delicious Chinese - themed meal, specially prepared by our in-house chef. Accompanied by delicious wine, the conversation also flowed, and we learnt what the future holds through the medium of fortune cookies.