Celebrating life at Barchester

We have recently brought a new splash of colour to residents’ lives by installing a digital ‘Lifesize Happi Table’ which brings with it a whole new world of interactive possibilities.

The Happi Table is a versatile digital platform that uses all kinds of interactive games and apps to connect people with each other, their family members and friends, all while stimulating movement and cognitive activity. The Happi Table can be used individually or as a group, residents are invited to play all kinds of games, take part in activities and classes, quizzes, brain training and sensory apps, connect with others via Zoom, watch films and TV programmes, listen to music, the possibilities really are endless.  It is a great way to spark discussions, get everyone up and dancing, debating, reminiscing, the Happi Table is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite piece of kit.

The residents at White Lodge have started their Knit and Natter group again this year, and we are delighted to say it was a great success.
The group was led by our beloved volunteers, Chris and Jenny. Many residents joined in and shared their experiences of knitting and sewing, and it was wonderful to see so many families taking part as well.
Our talented ladies put their skills to great use, creating beautiful knitted squares for blankets to support premature babies in local hospitals. Our volunteers will be helping to sew the squares together.
We are looking forward to holding the knitting club every Thursday at 2pm. We hope to see you at our next club!

We made the most of the gorgeous blue skies and visited our local favourite hotspot, South Hill Park! Residents loved spotting the signs of Spring including listening to the stunning water features, hearing birdsong, and spotting squirrels and ducks along the route! Finished off of course with a few tasty treats in the cafe. It's so lovely to be back.

Residents were delighted to welcome special guest speaker, Sarah Cookson, from Switalskis Solicitors. In 2025 Sarah won a business award for ‘Trail Blazing Female in Business’

Sarah spoke to the ladies of the homes about her experiences and endearing community work, before joining the ladies and guests for a glass of fizz and cakes. 

It is so important to listen, isn’t it? That’s exactly what happens at Mortain Place care home, in Eastbourne. Every month we collaborate with residents and their family and friends to organise meetings and create agendas encouraging everyone to have a share of voice in an open forum format, welcoming fresh suggestions.

The get togethers are positive affairs, generating lots of ideas and feedback which helps us offer tailored activities, requested by residents and initiatives to improve the variety of stimulation provided. This important get together also enables fresh ideas to be voiced and anything within the home which could be improved, is considered seriously and at the highest level within the home to enhance their residents’ lives.

Alex and Bex chaired the well-attended meeting, compiling comprehensive detailed notes forming a worthwhile action plan to enhance the lives of their residents. Alex commented “you would be surprised how many care homes do not have regular resident meetings. The benefits to all are very clear to see. At Mortain Place, Eastbourne, we never lose sight of the importance of enriching the residents lives and their input is vital to achieve this positive momentum within our home and strengthening the high level of service provided”.

Communication is vital to maintain high standards and to deliver a level of service which meets and often exceeds the expectations of all residents staying with them. This drive for high quality is also extended to the homes Memory Lane floor, which specialises in Dementia care and has an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding care within the community.

Today at Bere Grove our residents enjoyed a creative afternoon painting beautiful flowers onto canvas.

There was quiet concentration as everyone focused on their masterpieces, carefully choosing colours and perfecting every brushstroke. The results were simply stunning!

We are so proud of the creativity, a lovely way to brighten up the day!

Spring is on the way at Rothsay Grange and the residents are getting the garden ready by building and painting their own bird houses. 
The creativity, colour and teamwork have brought such joy to the home and we can't wait to see the birds settle once they're hung around the garden. 

Our Memory Lane residents are discovering new ways to create, connect and have fun thanks to our new life-size digital interactive touch screen.

This exciting addition to our activities programme is especially beneficial for those living in our dedicated Memory Lane community. Designed to support people living with dementia, the screen offers a wide range of stimulating experiences to suit different interests and abilities. From art and painting, to music, puzzles, reminiscence and sensory activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, either in a group or personalised one-to-one session.

By combining digital innovation with traditional activities, we’re enhancing wellbeing, encouraging meaningful interaction and showing that technology can be inclusive, accessible and enjoyable at any stage of life.