Celebrating life at Barchester

What a brilliant afternoon we had today at Drummond Grange for our Macmillan Coffee Morning, with plenty of cake, coffee, music and laughter — all wrapped into our usual Feel Good Friday celebrations!   

Thank you for helping us raise an amazing £79.14 for Macmillan Cancer Support! The event was made extra special as we also celebrated our wonderful colleague Diane, who was marking an incredible 25 years of service as she heads into retirement. 

We celebrated one of our amazing Physio Assistant, Amy,’s last day at work, before starting her maternity leave with a lovely baby shower together with our staff and resident. It was a beautiful celebration filled with smiles, laughter and lots of love. Our residents really enjoyed being part of this special occasion and helping us celebrate the exciting arrival of Amy’s little one. 

We had a fantastic time welcoming Boogie Beat for a fun-filled autumn session with our residents and children! We enjoyed lots of singing, dancing and games, all inspired by the beautiful autumn season. We had fun with autumn leaves and pumpkins, creating a lovely atmosphere full of smiles, laughter and movement. 

It was wonderful to see the children and residents enjoying the activities together and sharing such a joyful afternoon.  

Our residents enjoyed a lovely reminiscing session, sharing memories and exploring memorabilia from the 1950s. 

From familiar items to treasured memories, it was wonderful to see smiles and hear stories from years in the past. Moments like these bring back special memories, encourage conversation, and help us celebrate the wonderful stories that make each of us unique.        

Our residents had a wonderful time celebrating the harvest season with a fantastic party! The day was made even more special with a visit from the amazing Connie, the guest speaker from Wild About Britain! 

Connie brought along some fascinating British wildlife, including a beautiful owl, a hedgehog and some incredible reptiles. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed learning about these wonderful creatures and getting a closer look at some of Britain's amazing wildlife. 

It was a lovely day filled with fun, laughter, learning and plenty of autumn cheer! A huge thank you to Connie for such an interesting and memorable visit, and to everyone who helped make our harvest celebration so special!   

Everyone enjoyed a nice cup of coffee, a good chat, and some friendly competition playing Scrabble! 

It was a wonderful opportunity to socialise, share some laughs, and enjoy time together in the community. A big thank you to everyone at St. Mark’s Church for making us feel so welcome!

Grandparents Day was a lovely occasion at Cheverton Lodge Care Home, as residents enjoyed spending precious time with their grandchildren and loved ones.

Family visits are always special, and it was wonderful to see generations coming together to share smiles, stories and happy moments. The time spent together helped create meaningful memories and brought warmth and happiness to our residents.
Grandchildren play a special part in family life, and visits like these provide a wonderful opportunity to strengthen family connections and celebrate the love shared between generations.    

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all the grandchildren and family members who took the time to visit their loved ones at Cheverton Lodge. Your presence, affection and thoughtful visits mean so much to our residents and help make our home feel even more like a family.

From everyone at Cheverton Lodge, we wish all our wonderful grandparents a very Happy Grandparents Day! 

Cheverton Lodge Care Home was delighted to welcome our wonderful musician, Camilo, and his friends from CCI London Church for a special visit filled with music, singing and fellowship. Our residents enjoyed listening to uplifting songs and beautiful music, while the group's kindness and warm company helped create a lovely atmosphere throughout the home. The visit offered everyone an opportunity to come together, enjoy the performances and share meaningful moments.

It was wonderful to see residents enjoying the singing and spending time with our visitors. The session brought smiles and happiness to the home, leaving everyone with special memories to look back on.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Camilo and all our friends from CCI London Church for giving their time to visit us and share their musical talents. Your visit meant a great deal to our residents, and we truly appreciate the warmth and kindness you brought to Cheverton Lodge.

We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable musical visits in the future.

There was plenty of Halloween excitement at Cheverton Lodge Care Home as our residents got creative and enjoyed a day filled with seasonal fun.

Our residents took part in decorating activities, carefully placing pumpkins into baskets and helping to create colourful Halloween decorations. Everyone had the opportunity to get involved, share ideas and add their own special touch to the festive displays. The fun continued with a Halloween-themed colouring session, where residents enjoyed choosing colours and bringing their spooky pictures to life. To complete the afternoon, everyone listened to Halloween music on the Happi Table, adding a little extra fun to the celebrations.

It was lovely to see residents enjoying the activities, expressing their creativity and spending time together. The day was filled with smiles, laughter and plenty of Halloween spirit.

At Cheverton Lodge, we always enjoy finding ways to make everyday moments special and give our residents opportunities to have fun together.