Celebrating life at Barchester

Our residents enjoyed a delightful trip to our local garden centre this morning, where we enjoyed the beautifully scented and brightly coloured blooms around us??, before enjoying some delicious hot drinks and Bakewell slices in their Daisy Chain Café! We managed to avoid the unpredictable ?? weather, and a wonderful time was had by all.

At Newington Court Care Home, we know mealtimes are about so much more than food. This week, residents enjoyed a menu planning session, sharing their favourite dishes, new ideas, and feedback directly with our Head Chef.

By involving residents in menu planning, we can create nutritious, balanced meals that reflect their tastes and preferences, making every dining experience enjoyable and meaningful.
With the warm weather upon us, we're also helping residents, staff and visitors stay cool and hydrated with freshly cut fruits, iced lollies, and a variety of refreshing drinks throughout the day.

At Herne Place Care Home, we were delighted to welcome Inclusive Sports for a fun-filled activity session.

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed taking part, showing great enthusiasm, teamwork, and plenty of smiles throughout the session. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, staying active, and enjoying the social interaction.

A big thank you to Inclusive Sports for delivering such an engaging and inclusive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

At Herne Place our lovely resident spent time baking delicious chocolate cookies for everyone to enjoy.

 The wonderful aroma filled the home as the cookies were prepared, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Residents and staff alike enjoyed the tasty treats, making it a lovely opportunity to come together, share smiles, and enjoy some homemade goodness. 

What a great fun-filled afternoon everyone was. Families enjoyed spending time together, making wonderful memories, and enjoying the BBQ. It was a lovely day filled with laughter, fun, and good company. 

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed being part of the day, helping out with the games, tombola, lucky dip, and cake sale the guess the weight of the cake competition. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and having such a fantastic time together.

We raised £279:00 and split the proceeds between the Barchester's Charitable Foundation and the residents’ fund. We’re grateful  to everyone who came along and supported the event and the staff who made it all possible.

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon celebrating National Beer Day in the garden. The weather was wonderful so we seized the opportunity to get outside. With the sun shining, there was no better way to spend the day than relaxing with a beer, enjoying some tasty snacks prepared by our amazing kitchen staff and sharing good conversation with friends. 

It was wonderful to see everyone socialising, laughing, and making the most of the beautiful weather together.         

Our residents loved a recent trip to view the beautiful flowers at Elton Garden Centre. 

Our residents always love this location, saying it does the best coffee! We loved going up and down the garden centre, looking at flowers (many of which we hadn't seen before or for some time).     

Residents had a wonderful afternoon visiting the beautiful garden in Midsomer Norton on Silver Street. Owners Kevin and Andrew took part in the National Garden Scheme and gave Bloomfield Residents their own private viewing.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the lovely surroundings, relaxing in the sunshine, and taking in the stunning flowers and displays. The afternoon was made even more special with tea and delicious homemade cakes, which were enjoyed by all. 

A big thank you to everyone involved for making the visit so welcoming and memorable. It was a fantastic day out and greatly appreciated by our residents.