Celebrating life at Barchester

At Epsom Beaumont Care Home, we believe in offering activities that support both physical and mental wellbeing. Our gentle yoga sessions, led by the wonderful Lorraine, bring a sense of calm, joy, and connection to our residents.

During the sessions, Lorraine guides residents through sequences like “Spirit Salute”, focusing on self-respect, warming up the spine, improving posture, and encouraging slow, mindful breathing. The room quickly fills with positive energy and laughter as residents enjoy yoga-flow warm-ups, gentle stretches, and movements inspired by swimming, dancing, tennis, and even “stirring the pot”!

These sessions encourage social interaction, spark memories, and create a space where residents feel supported and connected. The calming meditation at the end helps them focus on their breath, leaving them with a wonderful sense of relaxation and wellbeing. We are grateful to Lorraine, our Care Practitioner Gayatri, and Activities Coordinator Katie for their ongoing support, making these moments a true highlight for our residents.

The whole home was filled with amazement by our special visitors this month. We were delighted to welcome in the magnificent Wilson and Flicker with John and Elaine from Pet Therapy Scotland for the day.

The smiles on everyone’s faces were worth its wait in gold. Residents could not believe they could come inside to their bedrooms. PJ regaled us with stories of riding when he was a boy. Nicholas said it reminded him of his grandfather having horses when he was a boy and Mary just feel in love with them, willing to give up her bed and sleep on the floor so they could stay the night. We all can’t wait to have them visit again in the future.    

Residents at Beaufort Grange recently enjoyed a festive flower-arranging session, led by Master Florist Kathryn Delve, as part of a Christmas-inspired virtual event.

The demonstration was streamed live to Barchester care homes and hospitals across the country, giving residents the opportunity to take part in a shared experience while learning new skills. With expert guidance, residents created beautiful Christmas table centrepieces, choosing colours and textures to suit their own styles.

The session was relaxed, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone involved. Residents took pride in their finished arrangements, which added a seasonal touch to shared areas around the home.

It was a wonderful afternoon that combined creativity, learning, and festive spirit.    

There was plenty of laughter at Beaufort Grange during a lively visit from Memory Lane Entertainment, who brought music, magic, and festive fun to residents, visitors, and team members.

The interactive performance had everyone smiling from start to finish, with light-hearted moments and surprises keeping the atmosphere upbeat and inclusive. Residents enjoyed watching the magic unfold and joining in with the entertainment, while the team helped create a relaxed and joyful environment.

The afternoon ended on a high note, with everyone up on their feet, singing and dancing along to “The 12 Days of Christmas.” It was a fantastic shared experience that created lasting memories and plenty of conversation long after the performance ended.

Events like this play an important role in bringing people together and adding variety to daily life at Beaufort Grange.   

We were delighted to welcome into our home members of our local community, families and friends to join in at our Christmas fête. Residents busied themselves in the week leading up to it making festive decorations, sweet treats, hampers and much more to sell on the day. 

The home was filled with a buzz of Christmas music and laughter, there was a tombola, raffle and café which, with the help of lots of donations from our families and staff that we managed to raise an incredible £730 for our residents' funds. The residents would like to thank everyone for their help on the day and all of your kind donations.     

Residents sang along with Elvis impersonator David Black, on what would have been Elvis Presley's 91st Birthday if he were still alive. Elvis was born on the 8th of January 1935 and was the King of Rock n Roll.

Yesterday, We opened its doors to the local community for a vibrant and inspiring Health and Wellbeing event, aimed at providing professional support and fitness guidance for 2026.

The day-long event featured a diverse program designed to address both physical and mental health. The morning kicked off with high energy as local fitness expert Jane from JaneyHFit led a "Fitness for All Abilities" session. The class saw residents and community members of all ages participating in gentle movements designed to boost mobility and mood.

In the afternoon, the focus shifted to nutrition and specialised support. Jane returned to deliver an insightful talk on healthy eating, providing practical tips for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. This was followed by a series of vital discussions led by Jo and Kelly, specialist counsellors from Fresh Minds Therapy. The duo provided a safe and supportive space for attendees to discuss complex topics including women’s health, perimenopause, neurodivergence, and navigating life transitions and grief.

Benazir, General Manager at Glebefields Care Home, said "It was a delight to see so many familiar and new faces from the Banbury community joining us. At Glebefields, we believe in supporting not just our residents, but our neighbors too. Having experts like Jane, Jo, and Kelly share their knowledge for free is exactly what community wellness is all about."

Our Activities Team is dedicated to ensuring that we organise events that encourage our residents to host their families and friends at Woodside House. Our home is always to open to loved ones who wish to take part in our life enrichment program. 

Our Residents enjoyed a sumptuous buffet on New Year's Day. There was a fantastic spread and all enjoyed a party to finish the day in style.

At Woodside House we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures. 
 

At Woodland View we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures.

The Jesters Theatre Academy visited for an "Active Broadway" themed session following the festive break. Residents thoroughly enjoyed taking part in lively movement and dance using pom poms, top hats and ribbons. It was all set to music from much-loved Broadway and West End musicals. A wonderful way to keep everyone active, engaged and warm on a chilly winter’s day.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.