Activities at Cherry Trees 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.
Our activities team are constantly striving to mentally and physically stimulate those we support by organising group and individual social events for anyone and everyone to participate in. There are regular outings in the minibus to nearby places of interest, including the local theatre, as well as visits from Pat dogs, musicians and entertainers. We also host bingo, quiz and knitter natter afternoons that we encourage relatives and the local community to attend. Our Gentleman's Club is also open to non-residents every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm, join us for a tipple of your choice, we have plenty of snacks and chats. For the ladies, our beauty salon provides; hairdressing and nail pampering, you too can enjoy a drink and some well-deserved 'me' time. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Cherry Trees is fun and active.
Carly Marshall
Carly joined Cherry Trees in March 2023. Her whole life has been working in the care sector and now as lead activity coordinator, Carly said ‘ I absolutely love my role here. I have a real passion to enrich the lives of our residents and make them as special as they can be. I really love to see the faces of our residents when we make these ideas we have come to life, it’s just a magical and rewarding job and I can honestly say I’ve found my forever home’
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 Cherry Trees Care Home
Granddaughter's wedding day surprise: Bringing the celebrations to Grandma Hilda!
We recently held a wedding ceremony for Hilda Watts' granddaughter, Rachel, and her now-husband, Steven. They couldn’t let their grandmother not be in on their magical day!! Rachel has always been very close to her grandmother and when she announced the wedding day to Hilda, of course, Hilda wanted to attend. Unfortunately, with the wedding being in Oxfordshire, it would logistically have been very challenging for Hilda to attend and not in her best interests, so Rachel had the fantastic idea of bringing the wedding to her grandmother!! Here at Cherry Trees instead!
The bridal party consisted of Hilda's three daughters, Susan, Patricia and Sheila. Patricia is the bride’s mother and also present was the bride's brother John and a couple of close friends. Everyone dressed up in their wedding outfits and Hilda was dressed up in her beautiful grandmother of-the-bride outfit, and wow, she looked the part!
She was so delighted to have some lovely red lipstick on and a beautiful bow in her hair.
Rachel had saved and dried some flower petals from her grandmother’s garden. Steven was known to buy Rachel frequent bouquets of flowers, so Rachel duly saved and dried those petals too.
This gave all the guests the opportunity to "throw confetti" at the Bride and Groom as is tradition.
After the photographs, the bridal party relaxed in the cupcake room here at Cherry Trees with tea/coffee and plenty of cake. Hilda enjoyed chatting with all the guests and admiring the outfits.
It was a magical day and lovely that the family could make so many memories and include Hilda in such a special day. The event was filled with love, laughter, and a sense of togetherness, proving that family bonds remain strong, no matter the circumstances. It was a beautiful reminder of how inclusive and meaningful celebrations can be when we go the extra mile to involve everyone we love.
The ceremony had such a positive impact on Hilda! Bringing the wedding celebration to Hilda at Cherry Trees underscores the importance of inclusion and family connection, especially for the elderly or mobility-challenged family members. It demonstrates that their presence and participation are valued, reinforcing their sense of belonging and significance within the family unit. The impact on Hilda has been huge. She is very excited to tell the staff about her special day and the joy this celebration has given to Hilda is something you can’t buy. Seeing her family come together to include her in such a meaningful way has boosted her emotional well-being, creating cherished memories and reaffirming her importance in their lives.
This act of love and dedication would leave a lasting positive impression, not only on Hilda but also on our home community here at Cherry Trees. It serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of family bonds and the importance of creating inclusive, heart-warming experiences for everyone, regardless of their physical limitations.
Cherry Trees celebrates VE Day
We very much welcomed the celebrations here at Cherry Trees for our wonderful VE Day Party!! We had the most amazing time and would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came along and celebrated with us and to the lovely Tom Riando who provided the most wonderful entertainment.
Our residents and staff have had the best time singing, dancing, laughing, indulging and remembering together!
Marjorie said ‘We don’t want to stop the party! We’re going to stay out all night!’ Shirley said ‘It brings back such happy memories of my husband’, memories she was so happy to relive!
Granddaughters wedding day surprise: Bringing the celebrations to Grandma Hilda! Alcester care home Cherry Trees hold wedding ceremony
Hilda Watts' granddaughter Rachel and her now husband, Steven, couldn’t let their grandmother not be in on their magical day!!
Rachel has always been very close to her grandmother and when she announced the wedding day to Hilda, of course, Hilda wanted to attend. Unfortunately, with the wedding being in Oxfordshire, it would logistically have been very challenging for Hilda to attend and not in her best interests, so Bride Rachel had the fantastic idea of bringing the wedding to her grandmother!! Here at Cherry Trees instead!
The bridal party consisted of Hilda's three daughters, Susan, Patricia and Sheila. Patricia is the bride’s mother and also present was the bride's brother John and a couple of close friends. Everyone dressed up in their wedding outfits and Hilda was dressed up in her beautiful grandmother-of-the-bride outfit, and wow, she looked the part! She was so delighted to have some lovely red lipstick on and a beautiful bow in her hair.
Rachel had saved and dried some flower petals from her grandmother’s garden. Steven was known to buy Rachel frequent bouquets of flowers, so Rachel duly saved and dried those petals too.
This gave all the guests the opportunity to "throw confetti" at the Bride and Groom as is tradition.
After the photographs, the bridal party relaxed in the cupcake room here at Cherry Trees with tea/coffee and plenty of cake. Hilda enjoyed chatting with all the guests and admiring the outfits.
It was a magical day and lovely that the family could make so many memories and include Hilda on such a special day. The event was filled with love, laughter, and a sense of togetherness, proving that family bonds remain strong, no matter the circumstances. It was a beautiful reminder of how inclusive and meaningful celebrations can be when we go the extra mile to involve everyone we love.
The family brought Rachel and Steven’s wedding celebration to Cherry Trees. It created such a positive impact and heart-warming idea for Hilda! Bringing the wedding celebration to Hilda at Cherry Trees underscores the importance of inclusion and family connection, especially for the elderly or mobility-challenged family members. It demonstrates that their presence and participation are valued, reinforcing their sense of belonging and significance within the family unit.
The impact on Hilda has been huge. She is very excited to tell the staff about her special day and the joy this celebration has given to Hilda is something you can’t buy. Seeing her family come together to include her in such a meaningful way has boosted her emotional well-being, creating cherished memories and reaffirming her importance in their lives.
This act of love and dedication would leave a lasting positive impression, not only on Hilda but also on our home community here at Cherry Trees. It serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of family bonds and the importance of creating inclusive, heart-warming experiences for everyone, regardless of their physical limitations.
Pet therapy miniature horses visit the residents
We were very lucky to have had a visit from Ellie and Damson May. Pet therapy, like our recent visit by miniature horses Ellie and Damson May, is incredibly important to us at Cherry Trees. These interactions provide emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and stimulate cognitive function.
For residents like Jill, the visit was particularly special. Seeing Ellie and Damson May brought back cherished memories, sparking joy and conversation. The gentle presence of the horses created a calming atmosphere, allowing our residents to reminisce about their experiences with animals.
Many of our residents with horse backgrounds were delighted by the visit, sharing stories and connecting over their shared love for horses. The therapeutic benefits of such visits are undeniable, and bring a sense of connection and well-being amongst residents.
Easter Bunny Brigade!
Our Easter bunny brigade was out delivering sweet goodies to staff and residents this Easter Sunday. The Easter bunny was out having some mischievous fun, and the residents all had a wonderful time helping the naughty bunny to give out the sweet treats.
It was a fun, happy Easter Day and from all of our staff and residents here at Cherry Trees we wish you all a fabulous Easter!
Cherry Trees Bake off!
Our talented Chefs Chris Aston and Nataliya Ivanova went head to head in competition to bake the best Apple Pie, voted for by our residents!!
In support of our Regional Directors Charity Cook-Off for Barchester's Charitable Foundation we were extremely excited here at Cherry Trees Care Home - Barchester Healthcare for our very own Cherry Trees Bake Off. The results are in…
After much deliberation our judges decided that the best overall pie was created by none other than our Head Chef, Chris Aston! In the words of our lovely resident Joan, ‘It was a very close call’ as both were absolutely delicious but what tipped the decision in Chris’ favour was the simplicity of his bake!
Our home was full of joy and laughter with residents and staff taking part, enjoying each other’s company and having fun. It was lovely to see the whole home come together, showing support and love for our wonderful team and the fantastic job they do! Well done to Chris and Nataliya and our fabulous panel of judges!
