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
Christmas Party Time
Our Christmas party at Glebefields was amazing! Santa and Mrs. Claus made us all laugh and shared gifts. The buffet had delicious dishes, and our Head Chef Bose made awesome special desserts for the party. Everyone enjoyed the treats and had a great time at the Christmas party, creating special memories. Wishing everyone a joyful season full of love and happiness! Let's enjoy these moments together.
Spreading Community Good Cheer
Giving thanks and spreading some festive cheer within the community means so much to the staff and residents of Glebefields care home. Our hospitality team have been busy little elves packing boxes of yummy mince pies for ‘The Lunch Box Project Banbury’ in support of the community initiative to provide 500 Christmas food parcels to help struggling families across the region. General Manager, Nisha said “We hope our small donation helps to raise a smile in these testing times.”
Nisha and the Glebefields family continued to spread joy from the home by way of festive hampers full of goodies to their support colleagues at Windrush Surgery, Boots Pharmacy, Cherwell Hospital, The New Foscote Hospital, The Horton Hospital; Discharge Team and our neighbouring care provider Park Gardens.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Tinsil Tunes with Bill Tustain
We had a lovely evening with Bill Tustain. He took all of us to musical heaven with his festive keyboard playing and singing. Our lovely resident Marlene and our wonderful staff member Christine both danced along to Tustain Music. Everybody clapped their hands and jingled their sleigh bells. Thank you, Tustain, for making everybody smile and happy.
Hymns from Tudor Hall
Tudor Hall School from Bloxham brought smiles and festive cheer to our residents and staff. The talented students entertained us with joyful hymns and wonderful musical performances. Our residents joined in, sharing the vibe of the season. A big thank you to the students for their amazing talents, and as a token of appreciation, we gifted them small festive surprises.
Sandra's Festive Saxophone
We had a lovely afternoon filled with the festive tunes of Sandra Grant, a talented singer and musician playing her tenor saxophone and flute. The Christmas spirit was in the air, and everyone joined in the Happiness. Marlene shared; "It was very nice, and I enjoyed it a lot." The magic of Christmas unfolded through music, creating happy moments for all of us to treasure.
M&S Christmas Magic
We had a festive day out with our lovely residents Marlene, Tom, and Christine, accompanied by our wonderful staff, on a delightful Christmas shopping trip to M&S Gateway! We walked around, picking out holiday treats to make this season even more special.
After our shopping, we gathered for a well-deserved lunch, sharing delicious bites and funny stories. It wasn't just about the gifts; it was about creating cherished memories and enjoying the festive spirit together. As we carried our bags filled with holiday treasures, our smiles reflect the joy of the season. Here's to more festive adventures full of the wonder of Christmas!
