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
Valentines Day
We celebrated Valentine's Day with a tea party at Glebefields Care Home - Barchester Healthcare. Couples, along with our beloved residents and staff, joined in the tea party.
Our manager, Nisha Shaji, presented the couples with Valentine's cakes and extended warm wishes to all. Chefs Bose Jose and Vincent Thomas prepared a delightful buffet treat for the occasion.
Everyone received Valentine's Day gifts from Glebefields, spreading love and joy all around. Our lovely couples Angela and Mick, David and Christine, Joan and Tony, and Rod and Jennifer expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful and happy moments shared and the warm wishes extended to them. Love was truly in the air.
Pancake Day Fun!
We had a celebrating Pancake Day with our team! Everyone, including both residents and staff, gathered together for some pancake flipping fun, and it was a joy to see everyone's smiles.
Our General Manager, Nisha, even challenged us to see who could flip the highest! Congratulations to Dinesh, our admin assistant, for achieving the highest flip! As we flipped our pancakes, we took a moment to reflect on the history of this tradition. Topped with our favourite toppings, everyone enjoyed their pancakes to the fullest!
Virtual Floral Workshop!
Glebefields had a great time with Kathryn Delve, a flower expert, over Zoom. She showed us how to make beautiful flower arrangements for Valentine's Day. We followed her lead and added roses and carnations to our creations. The online session helps us learn new things and also helps us remember what we learned before.
Kathryn said, "These workshops always bring me such joy. It's fulfilling to see people create something beautiful and find happiness in the process."
Our dear resident Ivy said, "Joining these sessions brings back nice memories and helps me get better at what I do. It's a special time for learning and practising."
We're proud of our displays and have placed them around the home for everyone to enjoy before Valentine's Day.
Lovely moments with Furry friends
We had an amazing time at Glebefields recently when Lucia paid us a visit with her adorable furry friends! From fluffy bunnies to a playful dog named Coco, our residents had a lovely time cuddling and playing with these wonderful animals.
Joan, Diane, and Edith Minnie couldn't stop smiling as they interacted with our furry guests, showering them with love and treats. Joan, our lovely resident, shared, ''Spending time with these petting animals is so refreshing! It really lifts my happiness and energises me.''
Our staff also joined in on the fun, sharing laughter and creating unforgettable memories. It was a day filled with happy moments and laughter, showing the special bond between humans and animals.
'Run Rabbit' Fun
We had an entertainment by Nick Golden, and our residents had a wonderful time singing along to familiar tunes from the 50s. During the performance, Mike, the son of one of our residents, joined in the fun by taking on the role of a farmer in the classic song "Run Rabbit Run". He even got our activities Coordinator Kay up to dance too! The room was filled with smiles and laughter, creating a joyful atmosphere enjoyed by all!
Little Sparrows Nursery Fun
Our residents and staff absolutely love their visits from the young children at Little Sparrows Childcare. Their inquisitive minds and beaming faces brighten the whole home. Intergenerational activities are beneficial for all involved.
The home's traditional Doll's House, Robotic Cat and mountains of art supplies make for some lovely life enriching moments - Thank you for joining us and for brining so much joy!
