Celebrating life at Barchester

We had an incredible day at Mill Court celebrating the rich diversity of our team and community! Culture day brought residents, staff and visitors together to share traditions, stories and delicious foods from around the world.

We recently enjoyed a relaxing and creative art afternoon, where everyone had the opportunity to express themselves through painting and drawing.

The session was filled with colour, creativity, and plenty of smiles as we worked on our own unique piece of artwork.

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of our wonderful general Manager, who has been crowned the overall winner of a recent fundraising challenge in support of Crossroads Care Surrey. Her efforts were matched by an impressive fundraising campaign, raising a remarkable £1,026.50 for Crossroads Care Surrey.

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together to enjoy their annual Summer Fete that was held in the home’s grounds on 27^sthJune; in order to raise money for Re-Engage, a charity that combats social isolation in the over 65’s by providing free volunteer led services including telephone calls, activity groups and tea parties. 

The Cedars hosted a variety of artisan craft stalls, tombola and raffle for everyone to enjoy, including handmade jewellery, local honey and pet accessories. We were also joined by ‘The Little Filly’ Catering who provided delicious burgers and pizzas to the guests. All this fun framed the main event: the rubber duck races on the river.

There was lots of fun and laughter as residents participated in a game testing their coordination and dexterity by knocking a cone off the managers head!

The game was simple, funny and playful and no one was harmed in this challenge.

Zero damage. All dexterity.

Our residents enjoyed a delightful trip to our local garden centre this morning, where we enjoyed the beautifully scented and brightly coloured blooms around us??, before enjoying some delicious hot drinks and Bakewell slices in their Daisy Chain Café! We managed to avoid the unpredictable ?? weather, and a wonderful time was had by all.

At Newington Court Care Home, we know mealtimes are about so much more than food. This week, residents enjoyed a menu planning session, sharing their favourite dishes, new ideas, and feedback directly with our Head Chef.

By involving residents in menu planning, we can create nutritious, balanced meals that reflect their tastes and preferences, making every dining experience enjoyable and meaningful.
With the warm weather upon us, we're also helping residents, staff and visitors stay cool and hydrated with freshly cut fruits, iced lollies, and a variety of refreshing drinks throughout the day.

At Herne Place Care Home, we were delighted to welcome Inclusive Sports for a fun-filled activity session.

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed taking part, showing great enthusiasm, teamwork, and plenty of smiles throughout the session. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, staying active, and enjoying the social interaction.

A big thank you to Inclusive Sports for delivering such an engaging and inclusive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

At Herne Place our lovely resident spent time baking delicious chocolate cookies for everyone to enjoy.

 The wonderful aroma filled the home as the cookies were prepared, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Residents and staff alike enjoyed the tasty treats, making it a lovely opportunity to come together, share smiles, and enjoy some homemade goodness.