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
Happy Birthday 'Cynthia'
Today's Knit & Natter club brought with it a lovely surprise for birthday girl Cynthia.
As the chatty band of residents gathered together to knit, and put the world to rights they were joined by staff singing ‘happy birthday’ to Cynthia and presenting her with a scrumptious homemade cake and gifts.
Best wishes Cynthia for a very Happy Day from your Glebefields family.
Therapy Dog 'Daisy' Visit
Our super fluffy and calming therapy dog; Daisy visited this week to offer our residents plenty of cuddles. She's such a tonic, wagging her tail through the home, in and out of every room to ensure we all get a fuss and she doesn't miss out on any little treats.
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.
