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…

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A Taste of Somerset

Last week, residents enjoyed a lovely cheese tasting with traditional Cheddar Gorge cheese which is a traditional, hand-made cheddar matured in the caves of Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, using milk from grass-fed local cows. 
 
It was a wonderful afternoon of sampling delicious traditional and popular cheeses with different crackers and chutneys. 

Our Marketing Suite is OPEN

We were delighted to welcome the Chair of Hextable Parish Council, Chrissy Hudson to officially open our Marketing Suite this weekend! Along side our regional director Robert and our Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager Samantha she cut the Red ribbon and declared us open for visitors! Our doors are open so either call to book an appointment or just pop in! We look forward to welcoming you.

Home awarded Top 20 status!

Staff and residents were delighted to be named one of the Top 20 care homes in the North East by the independent internet care home reviews website, carehome.co.uk with an overall score of 9.9 out of 10.

Carehome.co.uk is often one of the first places people will look when searching for a care home for a loved one, and is independently run to ensure that all reviews are vetted and come from people who have genuine experience of the homes that they are reviewing.  The awards recognise the 20 top rated care homes in each region of the UK based on reviews from residents, their friends and family.

Amanda Hopkins, Reviews Manager at carehome.co.uk, said: “We would like to congratulate Harton Grange on being named a Top 20 care home in the North East. It is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the standard of care they provide.

Residents celebrate International Women's Day

A week of makeovers, photoshoots, flowers and sweet treats brought smiles and celebration to the women of Newton House this International Women’s Day.

Residents and staff came together for a lovely coffee morning to celebrate International Women’s Day, enjoying laughter, conversation, and some delicious refreshments.

The event was made even more special thanks to a generous donation from Rob Dixon on behalf of Grantham’s local charity the Bhive Community, who kindly provided beautiful flowers and sweet treats for everyone to enjoy.

Throughout the week, the wonderful ladies have also been enjoying pampering activities including makeovers and photoshoots, creating lasting memories whilst boosting confidence.

Art Afternoon

We recently enjoyed a relaxing and creative art afternoon, where everyone had the opportunity to express themselves through painting and drawing.

The session was filled with colour, creativity, and plenty of smiles as we worked on our own unique piece of artwork.

Pancake Day

At Mill Court we have been mixing up batter and flipping pancakes all morning in preparation for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day celebrations.

We have marked this year’s Pancake Day with a pancake flipping competition and of course, lots of pancakes!
 

Valentine's Day at Mill Court

At Mill Court, Valentine's Day was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate love, kindness, and friendship within our community. Residents enjoyed a warm and joyful atmosphere filled with smiles, sweet treats and thoughtful moments shared together.

To make the day even more special, we held a Valentine's Hamper Giveaway. The hamper was filled with delicious chocolates, cosy treats and a few lovely surprises to brighten someone's day.

International Women's Day

A wonderful afternoon celebrating International Women’s Day at Cadbury Hall in Yatton, with a special afternoon tea and networking event.

We were delighted to welcome a group of inspiring local professional women who shared their experiences, stories, and insights about their careers and businesses while enjoying tea, treats, and great conversation.

The afternoon was made even more special with a lovely live singer Nicola Cox, who created a beautiful atmosphere for everyone to relax, connect and celebrate together.

Thank you to all the amazing women who joined us and helped make the event so enjoyable. 

Home list in top 100 luxury care homes!

We have been listed by Knight Frank in a prestigious property guide – the top 100 Luxury Care Homes in the UK.  The home has been chosen out of hundreds of other entries from across the entire country.

We are an award-winning property with sumptuous interiors created by Barchester’s in-house design team.  The home opened in May 2024 and offers bespoke person-centred residential, dementia and respite care in delightful surroundings for 66 residents. Amongst its fantastic facilities, Highfield has a café for socialising and enjoying freshly baked treats, spa bathrooms for a luxury bath time experience, beautiful en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs, a choice of comfortable lounges, a dedicated activities room, a cinema for an authentic movie experience, and an in-house hair and beauty salon for a little bit of pampering. And, with its well-designed terraces and gardens overlooking the adjacent Grade II listed church and estate parkland, residents can really make the most of the outdoor space.