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.
Ashitha Dinesh
Hi, I'm Ashitha, and I'm proud to be part of the team at Glebefields Care Home as an Activities Assistant. I joined the Glebefields family in 2023, having earned my master’s degree in electrical engineering from Coventry University. Despite my engineering background, I bring a fresh perspective to enriching the lives of our residents. I enjoy creating an environment where they can have fun, connect with others, and stay mind active. Together with my co-workers, I'm dedicated to making every moment special for our residents, bringing happiness and meaning to their lives. It's an honour to be part of such a compassionate and dedicated team at Glebefields Care Home.
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
Congratulations 'Shilpa' and Goodbye
Career progression within Barchester Healthcare can be bittersweet!
On Friday the Glebefields family said a fond farewell to Deputy Manager; Shilpa Nair who has been promoted to Acting General Manager of Southerndown Care Home - Barchester Healthcare - in Chipping Norton.
Through the tears and laughter, staff, residents and friends of the home sent Shilpa off in style with a huge party with homemade cake and presents to thank her for many years of dedication to our beautiful home.
Having completed her nursing degree in 2012, Shilpa worked in many clinical settings across Europe before settling in the UK and completing her Nursing Master's in leadership and management in 2019.
Everyone has very fond memories of Shilpa, her care and understanding will be sadly missed at Glebefields. She joined the Barchester group in 2020 and her career progression hasn’t ceased, becoming a Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager and now onto Acting General Manager for one of our larger Oxfordshire care homes offering Nursing and Dementia Care.
Shilpa said: "Knowing that my care, touch, voice, and time can help someone make it through the night is one of the most rewarding feelings. The nursing profession has opened so many doors for me, Glebefields is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to my new role and leading the team at Southerndown, I’m going to miss everyone here so much!”
Nisha Shaji, General Manager at Glebefields said: “Shilpa is one of those people who was born to care for others – she has such a huge heart and was greatly loved by the individuals living at Glebefields Care Home. She was an inspiration to her colleagues and we will all miss her. We wish her all the best!”
GOODBYE & GOODLUCK FROM ALL AT GLEBEFIELDS
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!"
Upcoming events
Open Day
Whether you're considering options for yourself or a loved one, this informal open day is the perfect opportunity to experience the warmth and care that defines our community.
National Cream Tea Day
Come along with family and friends to celebrate a great British tradition with us.What comes first the Jam or the Cream?!Give us a call to book your place.
