Activities at Bere Grove Care Home

A trip to Stansted Park Garden Centre is always a firm favourite with our residents. They enjoyed a wonderful afternoon browsing the well-stocked shelves, admiring the plants, gifts and seasonal displays before sitting down for a well deserved cup of tea. 

Outings like these provide a great opportunity to socialise, reminisce and enjoy a change of scenery.

If you haven't visited Stansted Park Garden Centre, it is well worth a visit , there is always plenty to discover.

In support of Dementia Awareness Week Rachel our Home Services Advisor has been out in the community supporting those living with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or dementia when she attend the Memory Cafe in Waterlooville.

 

There was a fantastic performance by the Melody Makers enjoyed by all. It's a warm and welcoming group, full of friendship and supportive conversation. If you haven't attended go along and find out for yourself. It is held every two weeks on the first and third Monday of the month.

Happy 96th Birthday to our lovely resident Jean who today celebrated her birthday. Jean enjoyed time with family and was then surrounded by friends who came together to wish her a very happy birthday and to enjoy a cake made by Nico our talented Second Chef. I'm sure you will agree that Jean certainly doesn't look 96! Wishing you all the best on this very special day.

Residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Goodwood Aerodrome last week. It was an extra special trip for one resident, as he reminisced about Goodwood being where he used to land his plane Chris told everyone about the planes and the technical terms such as 'touch and go'.

 

Residents relaxed in the café with binoculars in hand, watching the many light aircraft take off and land throughout the afternoon. Goodwood Aerodrome, is famous for its rich aviation history and charming airfield and made a perfect setting for the afternoon. Everyone learnt so much and we can't wait to visit again.

Summer is on its way and our residents got creative making beautiful wind chimes to brighten up the garden! 

 

The handmade chimes are the perfect finishing touch alongside our newly planted flowers, adding a little colour, charm and gentle music to our outdoor space. A lovely morning of creativity, laughter and getting the garden summer-ready!

To mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of music with the talented Kerry. She treated everyone to a selection of beautiful songs including Mr Sandman, I’ve Got you Under My Skin and Let Their Be Love bringing back treasured memories. Music has a wonderful way of connecting us to special moments from the past, and residents thoroughly enjoyed this meaningful tribute as we remembered those who served and sacrificed during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Thank you, for another fantastic performance.

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful trip to Emsworth Quay. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, there is nothing quite like fresh sea air, lovely views, good company and of course ice cream on a wonderfully sunny afternoon! 

 

Moments like these create special members and bring joy to everyone. We are so lucky to be so close to the sea. 

Residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon learning about the history of Scotch whisky, the production process, and the unique characteristics of Scotland’s whisky regions. Everyone enjoyed sampling a dram of whisky and sharing stories along the way. A huge thank you to The Scotch Whisky Experience for such an informative and enjoyable virtual event which was rolled out across all the Barchester homes!

Today, 8th May, our residents enjoyed a wonderful VE Day celebration filled with music, laughter, and positive energy. 

 

Residents tucked into a delicious barbecue while enjoying fantastic live music from the talented Charlotte Haines, whose beautiful voice had everyone singing along and waving their flags with pride. 

 

The celebrations continued with a lovely celebration cake shared by residents, families, and staff. It was truly a joyful and exciting day for everyone as we came together to remember and celebrate such an important anniversary.

Sunshine, smiles and a little healthy competition today as our residents enjoyed a fun game of table tennis!

 

With the sun streaming through the windows, there were some brilliant rallies, plenty of laughter and a few very funny shots that had everyone smiling with cheers from the sidelines. It’s always a favourite to watch, fast-paced, full of fun and enjoyed by all!

What a fantastic afternoon as Always Glamorous Hair and Beauty hosted a fabulous fashion show to celebrate 10 years of working with Barchester Healthcare! The Always Glamorous girls took to the cat walk and wow, what a performance. Residents, relatives and members of the local community joined us for a wonderful journey through the decades, with models showcasing iconic fashions and hairstyles from the 1930s through to the 2000s. There was live music and a guest appearance from Elvis. The event was filled with glamour, nostalgia, laughter, dancing and plenty of memories as everyone enjoyed the spectacular show and music. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported the raffle and helped make the event such a success. We are delighted to announce that we raised over £500 for the Alzheimer’s Society and look forward to presenting the funds to this wonderful charity in the near future. Congratulations to Always Glamorous on this incredible milestone, and thank you for a truly memorable celebration! 

Today, to celebrate International Nurses Day, Rachel, our Home Services Advisor, visited local surgeries with pastries and goodie bags for the wonderful nurses and healthcare teams in our community. 

 

It was our way of saying thank you for their dedication, compassion, and hard work each and every day. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do to support our residents and care for others in the community.

The gardening club was in full bloom today as residents enjoyed getting their hands dirty planting beautiful hanging baskets ready to brighten up our outdoor spaces. There was plenty of laughter, teamwork and green-fingered creativity throughout the afternoon. Meanwhile, one talented resident took inspiration from the flowers around them and painted a truly beautiful floral masterpiece, adding an artistic touch to the day’s activities.