Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful relaxing afternoon indulging in some of their favourite cheeses and a glass of wine of their choice. 

There’s nothing quite like a little weekend treat! Our residents enjoyed sitting back, relaxing and spending quality time together, enjoying good food, good company and plenty of smiles. 

Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that create the best memories! 

Today, our residents embarked on a delightful trip to France without leaving the comfort of our community!

Morning Delights: They started their day with a traditional French breakfast, savouring buttery croissants and fresh café au lait.

Fun & Games: After breakfast, they put their knowledge to the test with a French quiz, diving into the rich culture and history of this beautiful country.

Afternoon Vibes: The afternoon was filled with the enchanting sounds of French music, creating a perfect ambiance for relaxation and conversation.

Cheese & Wine: As the day progressed, our residents indulged in a delightful selection of French cheeses paired with exquisite wines—a true taste of France!

Final Challenge: To cap off the day, they participated in a fun “Beauty and the Beast” quiz, testing their knowledge of this beloved classic.

What a fantastic way to explore the wonders of France from our very own armchairs! 

Every month we enjoy other professional people joining us at home with our manager, Zoe Postgate, for lunch.

Today we enjoyed the company of Hayley Grossi, community engagement officer from Radfield Home, and also Paula Finch from LEF & Co.

Thank you for all joining us today and having lively and caring discussions.  

Our residents at Park View enjoyed a fantastic day out exploring the wonders of London Zoo! From majestic lions to playful penguins, they experienced a variety of incredible animals up close.

One of the highlights was definitely feeding the goats! The smiles on their faces were priceless as they interacted with these friendly creatures. It was a day filled with laughter, learning, and great company.

Thank you to everyone who made this outing possible! We can’t wait for our next adventure!   

Residents have been busy making and baking chocolate brownies and cupcakes to celebrate World Chocolate Cake Day.

Our chef here at Ashminster House made a three-teared chocolate sponge cake and Rita took the honour of cutting the cake for our afternoon tea.

The results of our garden club are in full swing with our first pumpkin growing strong. Residents planted the seeds and have watched them grow since day one.

Residents have been watering the pumpkin every day. When the pumpkin is fully grown and turned orange, it will be entered into the community pumpkin competition. Fingers crossed it will come first.