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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Autumn Magic

A little bit of autumn magic at Iverley View! 
Our residents enjoyed a lovely flower-arranging activity, creating beautiful displays using pumpkins and a gorgeous selection of seasonal flowers. We think they’ve done a fabulous job!

These have been placed around our home and what lovely comments we have received from our visitors.  Well done to our amazing residents!

Memory Lane Sweet Shop

This week, Memory Lane was treated to a lovely surprise visit from the sweet shop, bringing a little extra sweetness and plenty of smiles to everyone’s day!

Our amazing resident David took charge, handing out a delightful selection of traditional old-fashioned sweets and lollipops for everyone to enjoy. There was something for everyone, and the excitement was certainly contagious!

With smiles all around, it’s safe to say this sweet surprise was a real treat! Sometimes, it’s the little things that bring the biggest smiles, and this was the perfect reminder of just how special those moments can be.

A big thank you to our sweet shop visitors for making our week that little bit sweeter!

Quiz & Curry Night

What a fantastic evening! Our Curry & Quiz Night was a huge success, filled with delicious food, plenty of laughter, and some friendly competition! 
A big thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make the evening so special. It was wonderful to see everyone coming together, having fun, and making lovely memories. 
We can’t wait for the next one!

National James Bond Day!

We had so much fun celebrating National James Bond Day at Burwood Grange! 
Our residents enjoyed delicious mocktails, fantastic music and plenty of dancing with lots of smiles and laughter along the way! 
It was a wonderful afternoon filled with fun, friendship and a touch of Bond glamour. 

Day Trip to Garsons Farm

Some of the residents enjoyed a little trip to Garsons - Esher to get into the Halloween spirit and pick up some pumpkins for the home! 
We had a lovely time choosing our pumpkins, and we can’t wait to get creative and add some spooky Halloween decorations around the home! ???
A lovely little outing filled with smiles, autumn vibes and plenty of Halloween excitement!

Burwood Gentlemen's Club

Our gentlemen enjoyed a lovely afternoon of board games, friendly competition, and plenty of smiles! 
From testing their skills to sharing stories and laughter.
It’s always a pleasure to see residents getting involved, having fun, and making special memories together.

Little pieces of happiness at Elderwood

There’s nothing quite like a morning spent doing puzzles, sharing smiles and enjoying each other’s company. Whether it’s a helping hand or a little moment of achievement, we believe everyone deserves to feel included, valued and happy.

A Little Movement Can Make a Big Difference!

Staying active isn’t just about exercise — it’s about building confidence, maintaining independence and feeling good!
 
We were delighted to welcome the lovely Sue Larken from Active and Agile to Elderwood House for our Stay Steady, Stay Active session.
 
Sue shared some fantastic practical tips and gentle exercises to help improve balance, maintain mobility and reduce the risk of falls.
 
A huge thank you to Sue and everyone who joined us. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and enjoying the session together!
 
Couldn’t make it? Sue also offers sessions via Zoom, so there’s still an opportunity to benefit from her knowledge and expertise. Simply contact Sue at Active and Agile to find out more.

Pamper-time at Bayleaf

There’s nothing quite like a little pampering to make our lovely ladies feel extra special.
 
Our glamorous ladies at Bayleaf enjoyed some well-deserved me-time, with hands being pampered, nails looking beautiful and hair given some extra love.
 
With smiles all around, lovely chats and plenty of opportunities to feel a million dollars, it was a wonderful chance to relax, feel good and enjoy being spoiled.
 
At Bayleaf, it’s the little things that mean so much, helping our ladies feel confident, valued and beautiful, inside and out.
 
Because our ladies deserve to be pampered, cherished and made to feel fabulous every day.