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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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Flower Arranging
Residents and Friends had a wonderful time enjoying the beauty of the flowers that were kindly donated by Asda Poole. Residents sat in the garden making their flower arrangements.
Trip to the Park
A lovely mid-morning trip to the Park with Sally, Doreen and Mary .We enjoyed gentle walks, colourful beach huts, children building sandcastles and stunning views across to the Purbeck Hills. After a cool orange drink on the bench, everyone met back at the bus with happy smiles.
A Candy Floss Fun Afternoon
Some afternoons have a way of gently turning the clock back, and our candy floss treat was one of those moments. The candy floss machine arrived like a cheerful surprise, bright and inviting with its clear bowl and colourful details. Residents gathered close with curious eyes, leaning in to watch the mesmerising process, amazed at how quickly it transformed. It didn’t take long for the candy floss to do what it does best, unlock childhood memories. A few residents remembered seaside trips, walking along the promenade, others talked about family outings and special treats.
There was something beautifully simple about it: a sweet treat, a few stories, and a room full of people enjoying the moment side by side. It tasted soft, sugary, and full of the kind of happiness that doesn’t need an occasion.
An afternoon of baking!
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked scones!
On Friday, our residents enjoyed an afternoon of baking with our Head Chef, Roman. With Roman talking everyone through each step, our residents made their own scones completely from scratch – and both groups did a fantastic job.
Of course, the best part came the following day when it was time to enjoy them with plenty of cream and jam!
Baking is something many of our residents have enjoyed throughout their lives, whether cooking for their families, baking with their children or simply making something special for afternoon tea. Being able to continue these familiar activities can bring back some lovely memories as well as being great fun.
We hold regular cooking and baking sessions at Bushey House with Roman and our catering team, and they’re always popular with residents and staff alike.
A Very Special Pet Visit to Bushey House
Our residents had a lovely afternoon when our friends from Performing Pets brought two beautiful baby cockatiels to visit us.
Six-month-old Coconut and Banana were certainly the stars of the afternoon! Our residents loved having the opportunity to hold them and enjoy their company – and even some of our staff couldn’t resist joining in.
Our monthly visit from Performing Pets is always a highlight and something our residents really look forward to. The big question now is… who will be coming to see us next month?
A morning with the WI
Residents and team members were delighted to welcome Helen from the Dyke Women's Institute (WI) on Monday morning for a fascinating talk about the organisation and its valuable work within the local community.
Helen shared an insightful overview of the Dyke WI chapter, highlighting the wide range of activities, initiatives, and community projects that members are involved in throughout the area. Residents enjoyed learning more about the group's history, its commitment to supporting local causes, and the friendships and opportunities it offers to those who take part.
