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
Remembrance Day parade
Tom and Ray stood tall amidst the solemnity of the Remembrance Day parade in Banbury town, finding deep enjoyment in the poignant event. As the clock struck 11, the entire town fell into 2 minutes of profound silence, a powerful moment of unity in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The atmosphere was charged with gratitude and reflexion.
Post-parade, St. Mary's Church Banbury welcomed us for a moving Remembrance Day service, a testament to the enduring spirit of community and remembrance. Our hearts swell with pride for our heroes, and the inspiring presence of Tom and Ray adds an extra layer of meaning to this sacred occasion. Lest we forget.
Festival of Lights - Happy Diwali
Today at Glebefields we marked the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali, popularly known as the ‘festival of lights’ with a fashion show from staff in traditional dress; ladies brightly coloured sarees and gentlemen's kurta.
Admin Assistant Shilpa started the celebration by giving our residents and guests the background story to ‘Lakshmi’ the goddess of wealth and symbol of prosperity.
Shilpa explained the story highlights the good fortune and success that Lakshmi bestows upon those who work hard and seek help sincerely. It also demonstrates that during times of success, one must never become complacent or arrogant, as success has a way of getting away from people.
Staff members Ashitha, Tincy and Shilpa helped decorate the lounge with colourful patterned rangoli and diyas, marigold flowers, garlands and candles which are lit to signify the triumph of good over evil.
Head chef Bose Jose and the hospitality team prepared a verity of traditional Indian dishes with a range of spicy samosas, crispy onion bhajis and plenty of Indian sweets treats including barfi and milk pedas for the whole home to enjoy.
Marjorie and Edith, residents at Glebefields commented: “We love all of the different cultural events that are celebrated here, there’s always something going on. We especially like the religious festivals from other cultures and sampling the wonderful food.”
General Manager, Nisha Shaji said: “To celebrate Diwali at the home was fantastic, the colourful glow of the lamps created a very wonderful atmosphere and our chef made the most delicious dishes – everyone had a fantastic time.”
Trick or Treat?
Our pumpkin patch and the residents of Glebefields enjoyed little Halloween night visitors for fun, frolics and plenty of sweet treats!
Intergenerational Pumpkin Fun
A heart-warming visit from Little Sparrows Childcare in Banbury! They come to brighten our days every month, and this time, we had a fantastic time decorating pumpkins together. Our fantastic activity coordinator, Kay, never fails to create funny moments with the kids, and residents and staff all join in the fun, leaving everyone smiling and happy.
Residents' Pumpkin Patch
Happy Halloween! The Halloween season is in full swing. Our creative residents and staff have been busy carving pumpkins, turning them into enchanting jack-o'-lanterns. Their combined artistic touch has added a touch of Halloween magic to our home. And to make it even more festive, we've set up a charming pumpkin patch display. Stay tuned for more updates!
Virtual demonstration Spooky Creations
In preparation for our Halloween celebrations we were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demonstration courtesy of one of Barchester’s Hospitality Trainers, Joy Whitlock. Head chef Bose Jacob had prepared lots of cupcakes, biscuits and cookies in advance so that residents could not only sample the wares, but have a go at creating and decorating their own with icing, fondant, edible baubles and glitter.
As they watched Joy, and supported by activities; Kay our residents; Marlene, Pam, Ivy and Brian had a spooktastic time decorating chocolate cupcakes with their own crafted fondant eyes, skulls and spiders. Taking inspiration from Joy they loved creating their own terrifying severed shortbread fingers - fully getting into the Halloween spirit!
General Manager, Nisha Shaji said: “Our residents love sweet treats so Joy’s designs went down a storm here! It was brilliant that our residents were able to sample the cakes and biscuits and follow along with Joy as she decorated them so cleverly. It was such a lovely afternoon, we can’t thank Joy enough.”
Joy said “It was an absolute pleasure to be able to show the residents how to decorate their own cupcakes and cookies with some ghoulish Halloween designs! Thanks to all the chefs in our homes across the country who supported me to deliver this really lovely activity.” Happy Halloween everyone - we've got our ghoulish shortbread fingers crossed our spooky designs will win the #BarchesterHalloween competition.
