Celebrating life at Barchester

We welcomed Lee from Dad's Matter, Home Start Surrey who discussed the very important support they give for father's that may be overwhelmed, struggling, lonely and unable to share how they are experiencing being a parent. 

We are excited to be able to offer our beautiful facilities to provide a meeting place for them to come together and talk and look we are looking forward to working together. 

October is highlighted as 'Mental Health Month' our General Manager, Louise Jones often discusses how we can share in providing a safe place to talk. These matters in our busy everyday lives are incredible important. 

Radstock Morris Dancers brought our Autumn Dance to life with live music, witty stories and dance.

Darcy Gardens welcomed autumn with a lively afternoon of traditional dance and music. The Lounge was decorated as a harvest barn, with hay bales, pumpkins, seasonal flowers and a rustic backdrop.
The Radstock Morris Dancers performed in their red sashes and bell pads, accompanied by concertina and whistle. Residents watched, clapped and joined in the fun, and the familiar rhythms prompted plenty of reminiscing and laughter. A Harvest playlist added to the seasonal atmosphere.
Refreshments suited the occasion. Residents enjoyed warm spiced cider, cinnamon twirls and crunchy vegetable crisps.
Events like this encourage social connection, gentle movement and enjoyment of the changing seasons, and they bring the local community into the home
 

Regular exercise is vital for maintaining residents' physical strength, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Exercise , particularly routines that combine rhythm and coordination stimulate brain health.

This week our residents enjoyed a visit from Home Fit Vitality and not only enjoyed a workout but also had some drumming fun, creating a rhythm section second to none.

Exercise classes and routines are a regular feature of the weekly activities programme at Collingtree Park . 

Birthday celebrations are important. It's an opportunity to gather with loved ones, share stories, and make memories. Your birthday is a chance for your friends and family to show their appreciation for you, and to celebrate the unique qualities that make you who you are. At Collingtree Park we ensure every resident is able to feel extra special on their birthday.

We celebrated an extra special 103rd birthday and our resident enjoyed a homemade birthday cake, balloons, visits from friends and relatives and enjoyed a truly special day.

At Collingtree Park we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. 

At Collingtree Park we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends. We hold regular activities that help or residents use cognitive and motor skills to provide holistic benefits that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.

A favourite of the weekly activities planner is armchair bowling. It also gets very competitive and the team that wins gets to enjoy a slice of homemade cake and a cuppa, but everyone is always a winner.