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…

Hampton Grove Care Home

Celebrating Our Care Awards During Carers Week

As part of Carers Week, we were delighted to host our very own Care Awards evening, recognising and celebrating the incredible dedication of our team.

The winners were chosen through votes from our staff, residents, and families, making the awards even more special and meaningful.

The evening was truly wonderful. The setting looked absolutely stunning, the food was delicious, there was plenty of fizz flowing, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter, appreciation, and celebration.
A special thank you to our Clinical Development Nurse, Stefan, for joining us and helping make the evening so memorable.

Our Manager, Stefan, opened the awards with heartfelt thanks to Becky, Craig, and the kitchen team for creating such a beautiful event and for all the hard work that went into the fantastic setup. He also expressed his gratitude to our amazing staff, whose commitment, compassion, and dedication make such a difference every single day.

After the awards, everyone enjoyed great food, drinks, music, and wonderful conversation together the perfect way to celebrate our incredible team.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. It was a truly special occasion and a wonderful reminder of the amazing people who make our home such a caring and supportive place.

Upton Bay Care Home

Ice Cream Trolley

Our very own ice cream trolley has arrived at Upton Bay .

A sweet treat for our wonderful community to enjoy together. Smiles, laughter, and happy moments all round

Make a wish come true

Make a wish come True for Our Evelyn.
Evelyn enjoyed a wonderful surprise on Saturday at *We Will Rock You* at The Lighthouse Theatre, Poole. At 92 years young, our lovely lady—who has loved Queen since 1970—was mesmerised by the music, lights and atmosphere. Thank you to The Lighthouse and Poole & Parkstone Music Theatre Productions for making her wish come true.

Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk

Our lovely Doris and Sandra, alongside Activity Lead Karen, are walking for the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk from 18th May to 8th June for Dementia Awareness Week. We are raising funds to support this important cause.

An afternoon with Musical Journeys

We had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful Musical Journeys for a beautiful afternoon of music from years gone by.

Our Bistro Café was packed, and residents were singing along and tapping their feet throughout the performance. The atmosphere was truly uplifting, with so many smiles and cherished memories brought to life through music.

It was a sight to behold, and we are already looking forward to welcoming Musical Journeys back again soon. Thank you for such a memorable afternoon!

Employee of the month

We are delighted to share that Nicola, our home administrator has been given our very first Employee of the Month award here at Elderwood House.

Nicola has worked incredibly hard over the past months to support the commissioning of the home, her dedication and support to her team is fantastic and we all agree she is extremely deserving of this award.

Congratulations Nicola!

Southerndown Care Home

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Yesterday,some of our ladies enjoyed a lovely day out at Cotswold Wildlife Park. The sunshine made the perfect backdrop as we explored the park, admired the beautiful scenery, and met some fascinating animals along the way.

One of the highlights of the day was enjoying a picnic together in the adventure playground area. It was wonderful to relax outdoors, share plenty of laughs, and take in the peaceful surroundings.

Bayleaf Care Home

It's Coming Home

The wait is nearly over!

After what feels like forever, World Cup fever has officially arrived at Bayleaf!

Our cinema room has been transformed into the ultimate World Cup Suite, proudly decorated with the flags of all the competing nations. The atmosphere is building every day as residents show off their football skills, all hoping for that last-minute call-up to the squad!

With friendly competition, plenty of football chat, and a packed schedule of matches ahead, excitement is at an all-time high.

One thing is certain – there will be plenty of cheering, celebrations, and unforgettable moments over the coming weeks.

Football really is coming home!

An Afternoon of Discoveries with Bushey Auctions

Residents and visitors at Bushey House Beaumont enjoyed a fascinating afternoon with local auctioneer Richard Kluk from Bushey Auctions, who shared a selection of historical artefacts and valued treasured items brought in by residents.

Highlights included a beautiful Louis XV 15-carat gold snuff box with intricate filigree detailing, a stunning cameo brooch and an amethyst brooch that received a surprise valuation.

The most remarkable item of the day was a gold pocket watch. While it initially appeared quite ordinary, closer inspection revealed an engraving showing it had been presented by the President of the United States in recognition of helping rescue people from a ship on the Hudson River.

The afternoon sparked plenty of conversation, memories and surprise discoveries, and we would like to thank Richard for sharing his expertise and bringing history to life for everyone who attended.