Activities at Glebefields Care Home
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
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
It's time to 'Pick Your Own'
With all the recent sunshine and rain showers the crops are in bloom and baring fruit. Our residents had a wonderful time at Rectory Farm PYO gently picking their own punnets full of juicy strawberries.
The farm has 45 acres of colourful produce from courgettes to gooseberries, however, it was the fresh strawberries that took our residents fancy. Sold by the punnet Minnie, Cynthia, Helen and Stan had a wonderful time picking lots of juicy strawberries for afternoon tea.
General Manager Nisha Shaji at Glebefields care home, said: “One of our residents' favourite things to do in July is watching Wimbledon, being able to go and pick their own fresh fruits to have with cream made the tennis sets even sweeter!”
Coffee and Shopping Spree
Enjoying a Delightful Outing to Marks and Spencer!
Pam, Ivy, Marlene, and our dedicated staff had a lovely afternoon as we ventured out to Marks and Spencer for a delightful outing. We indulged in the finest coffees and delectable cakes, savouring the flavours and relishing the company.
The outing provided a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the simple pleasures of good food and great conversation in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Pam, Ivy, and Marlene embraced the outing with joy, creating cherished memories and deepening friendships along the way.
At Glebefields Care Home, we believe in creating meaningful experiences for our residents, fostering a sense of community and engagement.
National Cream Tea Day
Today we embraced the tradition of celebrating 'National Cream Tea Day' with an afternoon of indulgence. Cream scones, finger sandwiches, Battenberg cake, jam tarts, and an array of nibbles graced our tables, offering a delightful feast for the senses. Accompanied by ample servings of tea, our taste buds revelled in the harmonious flavours that filled the air.
To enhance the festivities, engaging quizzes sparked friendly competition and lively conversations amongst residents. The atmosphere was one of shared enjoyment and camaraderie as we celebrated together.Here's to honouring the timeless tradition of cream tea and cherishing the moments of togetherness it brings!"
Evangelical Church Inspires
Inspirational Visit from Pastor David Cooke and Friends
Glebefields Care Home had the pleasure of hosting Pastor David Cooke and his friends from Banbury Evangelical Church for a meaningful and uplifting gathering. Residents and staff had a lovely conversation filled with words of wisdom, accompanied by the beautiful melodies of hymns.
The presence of Pastor David Cooke and his friends brought a sense of warmth and spiritual connection to our community. Their words of encouragement and shared experiences resonated deeply, offering solace and inspiration to all in attendance.
Together, we joined in singing hymns that touched our hearts and uplifted our spirits. It was a time of reflection, gratitude, and the sharing of faith.
June Birthday Girls
In the month of June, we had the joy of celebrating not just one, but two special birthdays at Glebefields Care Home. On June 8th, we gathered to honor Sheila's birthday, followed by a delightful celebration on June 12th for Ivy's special day.
Surrounded by their loved ones, fellow residents, and dedicated staff, Sheila and Ivy blew out the candles on their beautifully decorated birthday cakes. As a surprise, we presented Sheila and Ivy with special gifts to make their birthdays even more memorable.
Here's to Sheila, Ivy, and all our June birthdays! May the year ahead be filled with happiness, good health, and countless cherished memories.
Sharing Community Events
Come along to Banbury Library to meet the manager of Glebefields care home in Drayton village who is on hand to tell everyone about the FREE to attend weekly and monthly activities open to the local community.
It is our aim to combat loneliness across Oxfordshire and welcome new people to join our resident groups, make new friends and have fun.
Activities include Knit & Natter, Book Club and Community cafe plus larger events like our Summer Fête. See you soon!
If you're not free to meet us today, we have an Open Day at the home on Saturday 1st July, please pop over and enjoy the activities on offer that day, and have a slice of cake with our residents and the team.
Upcoming events
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families and friends for a lovely weekly get-together. Please join us every Thursday from 14:00-15:30 for fun and games.
Community Knit & Natter
Please join us on the second Tuesday of every month 2pm - 4pm. Enjoy friendly company as you knit and natter over tea, coffee and cake!
Don't Dine Alone
We know meal times can be a lonely time for some people, that's why we're inviting local older people to join us for lunch every Wednesday 12.30-14.30pm, call now to book.
Community Scrabble Club
Join us every Thursday 11:00am - 12:30pm for a friendly game of Scrabble in a relaxed setting, come and test your word skills and make new friends.
