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
Magical Mystery Tour
What could be better on a beautiful spring day than taking a 'Mystery' drive out?
Thanks to their chauffer for the day 'Ricki', residents; Tom, Bert, Minnie and Ivy visited several local villages before a lovely stopover at The Hanwell Arms for a pint and spot of lunch.
Everyone’s in agreement, more mystery trips out are just what the ‘residents’ ordered!
Horse Racing From Aintree
Our decorative Easter bonnets didn't go to waste as they were repurposed for our ladies to watch the horse racing from Aintree on Friday 14th April 2023 and the main Grand National event on Saturday.
Residents; Millie, Pam. Marlene, Cynthia, Ivy and Edith thoroughly enjoyed the coverage showing all the lovely ladies outfits and had fun themselves dressing up for the occasion.
Glebefields care staff and the hospitality team ensured the residents who wished to watch the race had a fabulous time with party food, fruit punch and fizz on the go throughout. Congratulations to Corach Rambler for the fantastic win!
PAT Dog 'Isla' Visits
Cutie PAT dog 'Isla' always puts a smile on our residents faces. She loves lots of cuddles and happy to let you stroke her whether you’re passing in the corridor, or on a visit to your room Isla really enjoys a fuss. She's genuinely one of our favourite guests at Glebefields.
Egg-citing Easter Celebrations
Staff, residents and guests at Barchester’s Glebefields care home, in Drayton Village, Banbury, celebrated Easter with a lovely Easter lunch and some Easter activities.
Glebefields residents have enjoyed an eggs-tensive range of Easter activities, from mindfulness colouring to creating Easter decorations to brighten the dining room and to have a wonderful Easter Celebration.
We received wonderful plants from the Local Lay Minister; Lindy Bridgeman from St Peter Church, Drayton Ironstone Benefice Oxfordshire as a token of love for our residents on the occasion of Easter.
General Manager, Nisha Shaji said: “As always, we’ve all been looking forward to Easter. It’s such a nice time of the year where residents love to meet their family and get some tasty Easter Eggs".
We had a tremendous fun-filled day. Residents Bert, Ivy, Marlene, Pam, Helen Christine and Edith all commented: “We are happy to be a part of Easter Celebration and thankful to Glebefields for the Easter egg and the Church for such a lovely flower plant.
Easter Wreath and Mass
Our residents had a wonderful time helping to decorate the home and dining hall for our Easter Sunday lunch. With pretty pussy willow table displays and hand drawn and crafted Happy Easter wreaths and egg trees.
They wrote personal messages on egg shapes to show everyone what they are most proud of and share good wishes with one another.
Ivy, Sheila,Barry,Tom and Bert enjoyed clicking pics with the decorations. We had a wonderful Easter Service and Hymns from David the Village Church Warden. All the residents enjoyed and were happy to be part of the service.
Egg-citing Donation
We would like to thank Co-operative food Middleton road Banbury who has done a kind donation for our residents on the occasion of Easter. Our Activity Coordinator Kay collected the donation from the shop.Residents were happy and enjoyed the Easter Egg chocolates and other chocolates.
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.
