Activities at Glebefields Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Kay Boland
Hi, my name is Kay and I’m the Activities Lead for all things ‘Life Enrichment’ at Glebefields care home in Drayton, Banbury.
Throughout my career within the care industry, I have thrived o the many challenges presented and developed immense satisfaction through enabling others. As an activities coordinator, I act with integrity and always ensure that I place residents at the heart of what I do. I work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to help create and maintain a robust service. I am committed to my personal and professional development which aligns Health and Social Care core values, providing diversity, empowerment, equality and independence for all residents.
Making links with local groups and organisations to ensure our residents remain part of the local community is a key part of my role, if you would like to make contact with me and our residents, please feel free to call me on 01733 246840 or drop me an email Glebefields.activities@barchester.com
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Glebefields Care Home
Happy Birthday 'Edith'
We had a celebration for our beloved resident Edith's birthday, joined by both residents and staff. Edith enjoyed a lovely pink cake, making a wish and beaming with a beautiful smile as she blew out the candle. To add to the happiness, Edith received a surprise gift a lovely cardigan and her favourite sweets. The evening was filled with love and celebration, making it truly special!
World Children’s Day
Staff and residents had a wonderful time reminiscing about their childhoods on World Children’s Day, which took place on November 20. Everyone got into the spirit of the day receiving visits from their grandchildren, enjoying childhood sweets and treats, remembering how their childhoods differ from their grandchildren’s today, listening to staff tell stories about their childhoods spent in other countries etc. They loved remembering all the positives from times gone by, thinking about how much things have changed and learning about each other’s experiences.
We had Little Sparrow Nursery Kids who came to visit our lovely residents and read them two stories. Residents were very happy to see the kids. Marlene said that it’s good to be a kid rather than growing up because kids are very innocent and innocence faces are admired by everyone. Celebrated annually on November 20, World Children’s Day is supported by UNICEF and aims to help save children’s lives and defend their rights in 190 countries around the world.
General Manager Nisha Shaji said: “Our residents love interacting with children, their absolute favourite thing is when children come to visit. It has been so lovely for many of them to have visits from their grandchildren and local school children. World Children’s Day is a great way for our residents to reminisce about their childhoods and share stories.”
International Men's Day
Yesterday, we had a great time celebrating International Men's Day with treats and games. Our senior resident Ray took the lead in cutting the cake and Deputy Manager shared the history and theme of International Men's Day, explaining why it's important this year.
She sent warm wishes to all the great men, making it a day full of togetherness and happiness! After cutting the cake and having meaningful talks, everyone had a lot of fun with puzzles and word games. It was a fantastic way to keep the celebration going, adding joy and laughter to the day.
Kerrie and PAT Dog 'Poppy'
Poppy the delightful PAT dog visited today, they went around to say hi to everyone, and Poppy's tail was wagging non-stop. It was a happy day!
Marlene had a big smile with Poppy, and there's a nice photo of them together. Marjorie and Sheila shared biscuits with Poppy, making friends with our furry visitor. Pete was super excited and gave Poppy a big hug. Poppy seemed really happy sitting on Pete's lap. We all had big smiles and had a really nice day.
Fiona Helps us Sing for the King!
In the week we celebrated the King's birthday, Fiona Harrison gave us a wonderful musical experience. She sang heartfelt songs from the war, and it really touched our residents. The music created a special connection, making memories that touched our hearts.
Remembrance Sunday Service
Remembrance Sunday service, led by Reverend Alicia Baker, was a touching tribute to our heroes. Residents and staff gathered in unity, offering prayers that echoed with gratitude for the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers. At the solemn stroke of 11 o'clock, a collective hush enveloped the room for a poignant 2-minute silence, a powerful act of remembrance.
In those quiet moments, we remembered the old soldiers, their stories, and the profound impact of their service on our lives. The poppies on our lapels stood as a symbol of respect and honour. Together, we stood as a community, united in our remembrance. Lest we forget.
