Celebrating life at Barchester

Yesterday was a truly wonderful day supporting George and Monica as they revisited a place that they have often visited together in the past, Brookwood Cemetery.

Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea but as explorers and lovers of history, art, and culture, this unique spot is one of their absolute favourites. 

We spent time wandering the beautiful grounds, soaking in the incredible history, and sitting quietly to watch the local wildlife. We were lucky enough to spot some deer and a fawn, along with ducks and moorhens! 

Did you know?

Established in 1852 by the London Necropolis Company, Brookwood Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the UK! It is a Grade I listed park and garden in the heart of Surrey that serves as a peaceful resting place for people of all faiths and none.

It is always a joy to look back, explore, and make new memories in places filled with so much heritage. 

Open daily for anyone who loves history and peaceful nature walks!

We have been celebrating and showing our appreciation for our wonderful, hardworking housekeeping team.

Our housekeepers work so well to ensure Corrina Lodge is always clean, welcoming and comfortable for our residents, staff and visitors.

The teams hard work and dedication make such a difference and they are all truly valued and appreciated.

It was lovely to bring our residents, families, friends, and team members together for our late summer cocktail party. 

We enjoyed a selection of cocktails, mocktails, some delicious nibbles, great music and even better conversation. 

It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of a the summer season together. 

Residents and team members had a lovely time meeting a very special visitor. One of our super lovely nurses Ann took some time out of her maternity leave to introduce us to her gorgeous baby boy Joshua. It was wonderful to share some cuddles and welcome our newest addition to the Corrina Family. 

We are delighted to share that we have once again received a 5-star Food Hygiene rating.

This fantastic achievement reflects the hard work, dedication and high standards of out wonderful kitchen and care home team, who work tirelessly to ensure our residents enjoy delicious meals prepared in a safe, clean and welcoming environment. 

Maintaining high standards in every aspect of our home is something we are incredibly proud of!

Our residents enjoyed a fun-filled morning taking part in a Lifesize Touch Plus session, combining mental and physical activity with hand-eye coordination and plenty of laughter.

It was lovely to see so many residents getting involved, with relatives and staff joining in too. There was lots of encouragement and a little friendly competition as everyone had a go at the different interactive games and challenges.

Things became particularly entertaining when our General Manager decided to put his knowledge to the test with a football quiz. Unfortunately, he soon discovered it was American football and his final score of 20% caused plenty of amusement amongst our residents!

It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning and a great way to keep minds and bodies active while bringing everyone together for some good-natured fun.

Last week we celebrated Housekeeping Appreciation Week, so we wanted to shine a very well-deserved spotlight on our wonderful housekeeping team! From keeping our home clean, fresh and welcoming to making sure every little detail is taken care of, our housekeeping team play such an important part in creating a place that feels comfortable and truly homely for our residents.