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
Oomph! Singing with 'Wim'
We had lots of fun with musical instruments as our residents joined 'Wim' from Oomph Wellness. Ivy, Edith and Helen enjoyed shacking their maraca’s and tambourines alongside Marlene and her visiting daughter who both led the performance with a good old sing-a-long!
Therapy Dog 'Daisy'
Our residents get so much joy and love from pet therapy. A visit from 'Daisy' the cocker spaniel from Pets for Therapy brought smiles and cuddles all round!
Young Easter Prize Winners
Our Easter activities at Glebefields were a huge success, and we would like to thank everyone who participated!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Easter Bunny Hunt and Easter Bunny Colouring Competition.
Harris found all the bunnies hidden around the village, and Matilda, a budding artist coloured a beautiful bunny picture. Congratulations to both of our outstanding winners!
Starting from the competition, your contributions brought so much joy and laughter to the residents of Glebefields care home. These activities helped to foster a sense of community and togetherness while also promoting mental health and well-being.
We hope Harris and Matilda enjoy their prizes, and once again, congratulations to our winners.
Thank you all for your participation and contributions!
Andy Mersdom Performs at Open Day
We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the Open Day event at Glebefields Care home. It was fantastic to meet so many new people and to have the opportunity to showcase our home. Following the tours for our guests, we enjoyed a lovely musical performance by Andy Mersdom, who played his guitar in our dining room. We also served homemade cakes and tea, creating a relaxing atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Glebefields has a unique and tasteful decoration that mirrors the distinctiveness of our residents, and we take great pride in our home. Our primary goal is to provide high-quality residential, nursing, and respite care in a welcoming and friendly environment that enhances the quality of our residents' lives.
Never Too Old to Learn
Chinese Language Day at Glebefields Care Home was a culturally enriching and joyous event that brought together our residents, including Marlene, Minnie, Pam, Edith, Helen, and our dedicated staff. The day was filled with excitement as our residents learned Chinese phrases and took pride in speaking the language. We enjoyed tea-time delights with fragrant teas and prawn crackers, fostering genuine connections and laughter as our residents shared stories and bonded over language and culture.
Beauty and Wisdom
"Celebrating the Beauty and Wisdom of Our Residents with a Day of Pampering and Care. Our lovely residents, Cynthia and Pam, had an indulgent time during the pampering event! They were treated with soothing massages and manicures! They thoroughly enjoyed their pampering session, and their smiles said it all!
At Glebefields, we believe that self-care is essential for well-being, and our residents deserve the best. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and caring environment for our residents".
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.
