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…

Port Manor Care Home

A Rose to Remember Our First Year!

Throughout August, we celebrated a very special milestone, Port Manor’s first anniversary! One whole year since we opened our doors and began creating a home filled with friendship, laughter, compassion and wonderful memories.

To bring our anniversary celebrations to a close, we planted a special rose in the grounds as a lasting reminder of our first year.

Our lovely resident Helen, who was one of Port Manor’s very first residents, had the honour of planting the rose, with a helping hand from our General Manager, Nancy. It was such a nice moment to see one of the people who has been part of our journey from the very beginning, help create something that will continue to grow and flourish alongside our home.

Our residents gathered together to share this special occasion, raising a glass to celebrate not only everything we have achieved during our first year, but also the wonderful people who have made Port Manor what it is today.

Over the past year, we have been incredibly proud to build new friendships, partnerships and connections across our local Seaford community. From welcoming local groups and organisations into our home, to getting out and about and becoming part of community life, these relationships have helped make Port Manor a truly connected and vibrant home.

Our first year has been a journey of people, community and belonging, and we couldn’t be prouder of the home we are creating together.

Here’s to Port Manor, our residents, our families, our wonderful team and our fantastic Seaford community, and to many more years of growing together!

Afternoon of Creativity at Port Manor!

Our budding artists were busy creating some absolute masterpieces, and what a productive afternoon it was.
It was lovely to see everyone getting stuck in, sharing ideas and enjoying the simple pleasure of being creative together. At Port Manor, we believe that every day is an opportunity for our residents to enjoy new experiences, express themselves and make special memories.

Well done to our wonderful artists!

Homemade Treats for Our Four-Legged Visitors!

Our residents have been busy making dog treats for our first Community Dog Cafe at Fountains!

There's been plenty of excitement as we prepare to welcome local dog owners and their four-legged friends into our home! Making treats has been a lovely way for residents to get involved and help give our furry visitors a warm welcome.

We're looking forward to bringing residents, neighbors and dogs together for a friendly afternoon - with some homemade treats for the dogs to enjoy!

Celebrating Doreen's 100th Birthday!

We were delighted to celebrate a very special milestone at Fountains as Doreen turned 100!

It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Doreen and mark this remarkable birthday. Reaching a century is something truly special, and we are so pleased to share this moment with her.

From everyone at fountains, Happy 100th Birthday Doreen!! Sending you lots of love and warm wishes on your special day!

Happy Birthday Annie!

Annie had a brilliant day spending time with her friends followed by, been serenade by team members, who chorused Happy Birthday and presented Annie with a wonderful birthday cake, baked freshly by our amazing kitchen team.

Cookridge Court Care Home

Fabulous Ukulele Henry

Residents gathered together to enjoy the wonderful afternoon entertainment! Ukulele Henry loves to engage and include the residents in his performances by letting them have a go at singing along and making them feel special!

Whitewater Place Care Home

Pilates is a big hit!

An incredible first all ability Pilates session!

Thank you so much to the brilliant Hannah Butler for a great introduction to Pilates and gentle exercise today. Hannah ran a wonderful session and got to know our residents abilities and want they want to get out of the session. Hannah’s accessible yet productive session involved a range of exercises and stretches using equipment that suited all abilities. We look forward to seeing Hannah again soon!

Whitewater Place Care Home

Residents Enjoy Short Mat Bowls

Thank you so much to our friends at Odiham & North Warnborough Bowls Club for a fabulous morning introduction to Bowls! We had a great time learning the ropes and giving it a good old fashioned go! It was great to meet their members who were so welcoming and gave great coaching! Well done to Anne, Marina and Lawrence who were naturals! We look forward to coming back soon.

Darcy Gardens Care Home

A Pumpkin Patch Adventure at Avon Valley

Residents and staff enjoyed a memorable autumn outing to the Pumpkin Patch at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park. Our Activities Coordinator, Liz, won the tickets, and the day gave everyone a real lift.
The sun broke through the clouds just as we arrived. Under strings of festoon lights, residents wandered among towering displays of pumpkins, squashes and gourds in every shape and colour. A friendly scarecrows and witches in a splendid green hats stopped for photos and waves, and a pair of stilt-walking characters towered above the group, to lots of laughter.
We may not celebrate Halloween the American way, and there were no spooky dark nights here, but we certainly had fun. This was all about the colour and joy of autumn: pumpkins, costumes, laughter and good company in the daylight.
We took a break on a bench in front of a wall of pumpkins, with warm drinks to hand, and shared stories and smiles. Some residents even had a little dance in the sunshine, and everyone came away with a bright pumpkin badge.
The benefits go well beyond the fun. Fresh air and gentle walking support mobility and wellbeing. The seasonal sights, sounds and smells spark memories and conversation. Time spent together builds friendships and a sense of belonging, and being out in the community reminds residents that they are part of the wider world.
A big thank you to Liz for winning the tickets, and to the team who supported our residents so they could enjoy the day safely and comfortably. We are already looking forward to our next adventure!