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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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Celebrating Chinese New Year
Our care home was filled with joy as we embraced Chinese New Year with a truly special celebration! Residents enjoyed a delicious selection of Chinese cuisine, beautifully prepared for the occasion.
The home looked stunning with vibrant red and gold decorations symbolising good fortune and happiness for the year ahead.
Traditional music added to the wonderful atmosphere, bringing smiles and laughter.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so memorable. It was a fantastic way to celebrate culture, community, and togetherness.
Love was in the air at Briardene this Valentine's Day
Everyone embraced celebrating not just romance, but friendship, kindness, and wonderful memories.
The residents enjoyed sweet treats and special moments, whilst putting their skills in to practice. Our residents have enjoyed a day filled with smiles and laughter.
Our Men’s Social Group enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Train Museum in Shildon!
The group had a brilliant time exploring the historic locomotives, sharing stories, and reminiscing. They explored everything from classic steam engines to powerful modern trains, there was plenty to spark conversation and memories.
It was wonderful to see so much laughter, friendship, and interest throughout the day. Trips like these are a great way to stay active, connected, and engaged with our local community.
Valentine's Day
We had some lovely Valentine's Day Celebrations! Wilsmere House was filled with joy, smiles, and beautiful memories as our wonderful residents, staff and families danced, sang along, and celebrated love together.
Art session
This week Wilsmere House was filled with colour, smiles, and wonderful creativity as residents enjoyed a fantastic art session together!
Garden Centre trip
Our residents enjoyed a trip to one of the local garden centres to see a variety of plants and pets!
A good afternoon was had by all!
Spring Chicks Bring Smiles to Residents
Residents at Bushey House recently welcomed the start of spring with a lovely afternoon in the garden and a very special visit from some adorable chicks.
The fluffy visitors were kindly brought along by our friends at Performing Pets, giving residents the opportunity to hold and gently pet them. The visit brought plenty of smiles, laughter and conversation as everyone enjoyed spending time with the tiny springtime guests.
Animal visits are always a favourite at Bushey House and provide wonderful sensory experiences that can lift spirits, spark memories and encourage social interaction.
It was a delightful way to celebrate the arrival of spring and enjoy the beautiful weather together.
Pancake Day!
Happy Pancake Day. We had a great morning tossing the pancakes this morning. Two of our Happy residents even joined in a Pancake race . This was followed by some classic music in the lounge with a sing song and a giggle.
Enjoying the local area together
We thoroughly enjoyed an outing to the Filling Station Cafe at Winchester Auto Barn, where you can enjoy a coffee whilst browsing their fabulous collection of classic cars