Celebrating life at Barchester

Thank you for your hard work, kindness, and commitment to our residents and team over the past decade. We truly appreciate everything you do.

You have been a pillar of support and a source of constant positivity for everyone around you. Your dedication has shaped our community in so many beautiful ways, and we are incredibly lucky to have had you with us for these past ten years.

Happy 10-year anniversary, Jeni!

A lovely trip out today for Joan, who absolutely loves ice cream. We visited a new dessert place and she chose her favourite flavour, salted caramel 

Joan had a wonderful time and we would like to say a big thank you to the staff for making her feel so welcome. They were so kind and thoughtful, chatting with Joan, asking how her day was, making sure she was happy with her ice cream, and wishing her well. She said she definitely wants to go again

There was plenty of cheer in the building today as two of East Elites’ Cadets popped in after their competition in Sheffield to brighten everyone’s day. Residents loved hearing all about the competition and seeing their fantastic outfits up close, and had such fun meeting the girls and taking photos with them.

The Cadets are the youngest competitive cheer team at East Elite, and both girls play very important roles within the squad.

Mia Bird is a Back Spot a vital position in the team. Back Spots support the flyers, helping keep them safe while assisting them into positions and poses. They also have to remember all the floor routines and are often responsible for counting to keep the team in perfect time.

Freya Furnell is a Flyer and the clue is in the name! Flyers are the athletes lifted high into the air, balancing on shoulders and knees while performing positions and stunts. They are often the very top of the pyramid.
It was wonderful for everyone to hear about their achievements and share in the excitement of competition day.

Thank you both

We were thrilled to host our Antique Valuation Day right here in the home. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

We were incredibly lucky to have the brilliant Kate from Batemans of Stamford as our guest valuer. Kate brought over 20 years of industry expertise to our home. She shared wonderful stories of starting her career alongside her father in his antique shop, before they went into business together to open their very own auction house! 

Our residents, guests, and staff brought in an amazing array of treasures. Kate evaluated everything from unique ivory hot water jugs to a rare 17th-century 1-pence coin! There were definitely some very surprising outcomes and exciting valuations in the room! 

Kate also brought along a fascinating showcase of her own items for us to explore, including vintage boot pulls and a beautiful Victorian dress catalogue. 

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with history, nostalgia, and learning. Everyone loved discovering the hidden secrets behind their personal items and the history of Kate's collection.
The event was a huge success! We look forward to hosting another event with Kate in the future. The guest were also treated to lovely home made lemon cake made by the homes hospitality team. 
Thank you so much, Kate, for your time, generosity, and incredible expertise! 

A lovely morning after breakfast spent enjoying some fresh air and sunshine by the lakes  

We bumped into Janet’s husband, she was over the moon. They enjoyed sitting together on a bench chatting and taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Janet then asked if we could make a daisy chain together. She shared how it brought back happy memories of when she was little, which made the moment even more special. It’s wonderful how simple activities and nature can spark such lovely memories and conversations

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Sharron at Tesco for the incredibly generous donation of beautiful flowers.

Honestly, you do not realise just how much this kindness means to all of our residents. The smiles on everyone’s faces said it all. The flowers brought so much colour, joy and happiness throughout the home and created such a lovely atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Some of our residents spent time flower arranging and creating lovely displays together, sharing memories and enjoying each other’s company, while others carefully selected a bunch of flowers to place in their own rooms to brighten their day. It may seem like a simple gesture, but it truly made such a positive difference and lifted so many spirits.

Acts of kindness like this remind us how wonderful our local community can be, and we are so grateful for your continued support and generosity. Thank you again, Sharron you have made so many people smile this week 

Our residents enjoyed a lovely morning outing today with a walk to Costa, making the most of the fresh air and beautiful weather along the way.

Once there, everyone relaxed with delicious lattes and tasty cake, enjoying plenty of smiles, conversation, and time together.

It was wonderful to get out into the local community, enjoy a change of scenery, and spend quality time together. A truly lovely morning enjoyed by all!

VE Day Celebrations at Hundens Park. The incredible visiting entertainer, Pete Johnson, kicked things off with a fantastic live performance. He had everyone singing along and reminiscing about some classical favourites. 

The celebrations continued with a delicious freshly prepared afternoon tea, lovingly created by our talented Head Chef, Sarah.