Celebrating life at Barchester

We had a fun time with the wonderfully quirky Jumping Out Duo - a talented father and son team who certainly know how to entertain!

From acoustic and electric guitars to banjos and saxophones and plenty more besides, they brought a brilliant mix of music and energy that had our residents captivated.

We recently enjoyed a wonderful Summer BBQ in the warm afternoon sunshine . With gentle music playing in the background, our chefs in their element behind the BBQ serving plenty of delicious food, and refreshing cool drinks. Our residents and team members came together to relax and share memories.

We had the pleasure of welcoming Dylan Desai from Specsavers part of the at home team for our local area this week at Paternoster House.
Dylan explained all about the importance of eye healthcare and having regular eye tests, which can't just tell you that your prescription has changed, but spot early signs of Glaucoma and molecular degeneration.
He bought in glasses that when worn showed us the effect on our vision when diagnosed.

So many of these eye health conditions if treated early enough can be helped.
Home visits for all those eligible are free of charge, and if you are lucky enough to book Dylan you will have a very efficient eye test and a very friendly chat.

Thank you Dylan and Specsavers!
 

We have a mini bus, residents who love trips out and a team who are in the 'having fun' business!

This combination enables 'mini adventures' to pubs, coffee stops, a wide rang of retail stops, trips on the water and near the sea. Here was a quick half in a lovely Hayling pub - blue skies and warm smiles, what more could life be about!

Thank you to Pacer the guide dog and her handler Gillian, for visiting us and explaining the training these wonderful dogs do to help them prepare for their new owners.  We look forward to seeing you both again!

Sometimes, a little one-to-one time can mean so much. Simon wanted to hop on the bus into town, enjoy a coffee and treated to a lunch out in town. While out, Simon then asked if he could take a walk around St John’s Church, sharing his love and fascination for history along the way. Just a couple of hours doing the things he wanted to do brought Simon so much enjoyment and independence.