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
Minibus Trip
We had an amazing trip to the retail park, Banbury. Our residents enjoyed visiting Hobbycraft, where Joan found some fantastic wool and storage boxes for her crafting.
One of the lovely moments of the trip was meeting Molly, the adorable 5-month-old dog. Tom instantly fell in love with her. And to top it all off, we treated ourselves to a well-deserved Costa coffee. A wonderful day out with wonderful people.
New Year's Celebrations Glebefields
We had an amazing time celebrating the start of the new year 2025 with our residents, staff, and friends and families here at Glebefields Care Home. Our New Year's Eve party was a big success, with fantastic entertainment from Sparkie and Sprite.
Our residents and staff had a lovely dancing, singing. Throughout the week, we also enjoyed games, quizzes, and fun activities, as well as delicious festive food and treats.
We're so grateful for the love and support of our community and for the wonderful memories we made together during our New Year's celebrations. Wishing you all a very happy new year from Glebefields family.
Christmas Day at Glebefields
Glebefields was filled with happiness and laughter as residents, families, and staff came together for a wonderful Christmas lunch.
The delicious food and desserts were amazing. Our residents thanked the chef for the tasty treats and shared fond memories of Christmases past.
A huge thank you to our amazing residents, families, and staff for making this Christmas so special. Wishing you all a happy holiday season filled with love, laughter, and happiness!
Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful Christmas party with a special visit from Santa!
He brought joy and cheer, gifting everyone with a lovely present.
We also enjoyed carol singing, mulled wine, and delicious mince pie. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Glebefields family!
Barchester Care Awards
We are thrilled to honour Sundar Raj Kallidoss, our outstanding host, for winning the Divisional "Learner of the Year" award at the Barchester Cares National Awards ceremony.
This outstanding achievement shines brighter considering Barchester's 200+ homes, hospitals, and 3,000+ staff.
Sundar's dedication and passion earned him a well-deserved spot at the prestigious Manchester ceremony. Thank you, Barchester, for live-streaming the event and sharing Sundar's success with all.
Sundar, we are honoured to celebrate your 'Learner of the Year' award with you. Cheers to your continued success.
Diwali Celebrations at Glebefields
Glebefields care home hosted a wonderful cultural evening to celebrate Diwali, the Indian "Festival of Lights."
Residents, their families, and our dedicated staff came together for a special evening with cultural pride, delicious food, and colourful decorations. All staff members dressed in traditional clothing and brought homemade dishes to share, creating a rich variety of flavours.
Everyone enjoyed spicy samosas, crispy onion bhajis, and a selection of Indian sweets like barfi, milk pedas, and laddus. A special addition was the Romanian Cozonac, bringing even more cultural flavour to the evening. Head Chef Bose Jose and the hospitality team also prepared a range of traditional Indian dishes, which added to the wonderful celebration.
Care Assistant Shilpa shared the story of Diwali with everyone, explaining the meaning of the festival and how it celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Activities Assistants Ashitha, Camyrn, and staff members Shilpa, Akhil, and Mercy worked hard to decorate our home with beautiful and colourful decorations. They used marigold flowers, garlands, diyas, and candles to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.
It was a memorable evening of unity and happiness, reminding us all of the power of light, hope, togetherness, and cultural pride.
