Celebrating life at Barchester

During August, we celebrated National Prosecco Day. 

It would have been rude not to pop open a bottle or two! Our residents enjoyed sampling a wee glass of fizz, and we spent some time reminiscing about our other favourite drinks too. Cheers everyone!    

What a wonderful day out for our residents from Lynde House! We enjoyed a lovely visit to the beautiful Osterley Park, making the most of the sunshine, fresh air and peaceful surroundings. There was plenty of time for a relaxing stroll, enjoying the beautiful scenery, sharing stories and, of course, a lovely cup of tea and a little treat together. 

Most importantly, it was a day filled with smiles, laughter, friendship and wonderful memories. Seeing our residents enjoying the outdoors and spending quality time together truly made the day special.

A big thank you to our wonderful team for supporting our residents and making days like this possible. Here’s to more sunny adventures and happy moments together!

We enjoyed a wonderful day out at Weston-Super-Mare, where the seaside air and the promise of fish and chips made for the perfect summer outing!

Our residents loved taking in the sights and sounds of the coast, reminiscing about seaside holidays from the years gone by and sharing memories of trips to the beach with family and friends.

Of course, no trip to Weston would be complete without fish and chips! We tucked into a delicious seaside lunch before enjoying more time together and soaking up the atmosphere. It was a lovely day filled with good food, happy memories and plenty of laughter – a wonderful reminder that sometimes the simplest of days make the best memories.

Our Summer fête was a wonderful trip back in time as we celebrated with a fabulous 1950s theme.

Residents, families and friends came together to enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, delicious food fresh from the barbeque and plenty of smiles and laughter. The sounds of classic songs created the perfect atmosphere, with many of our residents enjoying a singalong and reminiscing about their younger years.

From the 1950’s inspired decorations, fancy dress, music, food and wonderful company, it was a fantastic celebration of summer and a lovely opportunity for everyone to come together and make memories.

We celebrated World Senior Citizens Day in the most magical way with our very own Golden Heart Awards! 
We came together to honour the unique, wonderful individual characters who make Glebefields so incredibly special. From celebrating the resident with the brightest smile to honouring our resident historian, every single person was recognised for the joy they bring to our home. 

Our amazing Activities Lead, Kelly, opened the ceremony with a beautiful speech.  Every single award was read out, with Snobia making sure everyone received their award and moment in the spotlight and sharing the heartfelt reasons why they are so loved. There wasn't a dry eye in the house the room was completely filled with laughter and tears of joy! 

Kelly shared: "I can't tell you how exhausted I am, but I am so happy and full of love knowing how happy our residents are." Our wonderful residents Rhona, Fiona, Elsie, Cathy, Beryl, and Margaret (who shed a sweet tear!) all shared afterwards “how special the afternoon was, and thank you to everyone.” We also received a beautiful video message from one of our newest residents, Pat, thanking the team for such a memorable day. 

General Manager Benazir said "Thank you to our incredible team, our beautiful residents, and everyone who makes Glebefields a place of love".

Yesterday morning, we headed outdoors to collect beautiful flowers, leaves and stems, bringing a little piece of nature back inside. 

Our residents had a wonderful time getting creative and designing their very own flower vases. Each creation was unique, colourful and full of personality! 

It was lovely to see everyone enjoying the fresh air, getting involved and sharing their creativity. A beautiful morning filled with nature, smiles and wonderful memories.

Look at the beautiful flower arrangements we created yesterday!

Our wonderful Deputy Manager, Jeni, showcased her talent for floral arranging alongside our amazing care team. It was lovely to see everyone getting creative, sharing ideas and having fun together. And of course… they couldn’t resist taking a little peek at the Home Manager’s desk to grab some inspiration from her beautiful flower vase!

A wonderful example of teamwork, creativity and making our home feel even more beautiful.

This morning, Sheela, Fiona and Beryl joined Ian, who has been with us for the last couple of weeks, for a wonderful morning of Scrabble, conversation and friendly competition.Scrabble is so much more than just a game. It provides a great opportunity for social interaction and connection, helping residents build friendships, share laughter and enjoy meaningful time together. 

The game also encourages memory, concentration and thinking as players recall words, consider different possibilities and plan their next move. It supports cognitive stimulation while giving everyone the chance to exercise their problem-solving skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment 

At Glebefields, we believe that meaningful activities should be fun, inclusive and purposeful, supporting wellbeing, independence and quality of life every day. 

What a wonderful morning out at Banbury Museum with Rachel and Margaret!

They haven’t been able to enjoy an outing for some time due to ill health, so it was truly lovely to see how much they enjoyed getting out and about again. Rachel couldn’t stop talking about how much of a difference the outing made to her wellbeing, and she is already looking forward to our upcoming trips!

Simon and Snobia accompanied them, providing wonderful company and ensuring everyone’s comfort and safety throughout the morning. And of course, no outing is complete without a delicious cuppa and a slice of cake!

It was heart warming to see the smiles, conversations and enjoyment that a simple morning out can bring. Moments like these remind us how important meaningful experiences, companionship and community engagement are to our residents’ wellbeing.