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
Halloween Celebrations
Halloween was a special day here at Glebefields care home. We decorated every corner with spooky decorations, from creepy scenes inside to pumpkins glowing outside.
We also shared the story behind Halloween, a tradition that started long ago as a way to celebrate the end of harvest and welcome the winter season.
Our favourite part was welcoming children from the village who came by in their costumes for trick-or-treating.
Residents and staff had a wonderful time giving out treats and joining in the Halloween excitement. Thank you to everyone who made this Halloween special!
Festive Cheer at Glebefields
We were thrilled to welcome the children from Shenington Junior School, who visited us to spread some festive joy.
The children and their parents joined us for a wonderful afternoon of singing, laughter, and fun.
Our residents, family, and staff all had a fantastic time enjoying the festive songs and cheer. A huge thank you to Shenington Junior School for bringing so much joy to our Glebefields home. We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with our local community and make special memories together.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.
Festive Church Service
We had a wonderful time celebrating the Christmas season with our special church service, led by Rector Alicia.
Our residents enjoyed singing carols and listening to stories about Christmas.
We're grateful for the opportunity to come together and celebrate the festive season.
Thank you to Rector Alicia for leading the service.
Glebefields Care Home Celebrated Harvest Festival
Residents at Glebefields care home gathered for Harvest Festival service, led by Vicar Guy from Drayton and St. Peter's Church. This celebration allowed us to give thanks for the beautiful harvest season.We extended a warm welcome to all who joined us for this service. Let's cherish these memories as we continue to celebrate the harvest season together.
Minibus Trip to Banbury Museum
We had a special minibus trip out to the 3D Art Show at Banbury Museum, and our residents absolutely loved it and enjoyed. They were amazed at how simple photos could be transformed into such fascinating pieces of art. It was a wonderful day of exploring creativity, with everyone feeling inspired by the incredible artwork. It was a wonderful day with creativity and great conversations, as our residents explored the fascinating world of 3D art together. We all left feeling inspired and connected, sharing laughs and stories along the way.
Grandparents' Day Celebration
We had a wonderful celebration on Grandparents' Day on Sunday Our residents and their families gathered together, and we cut the cake for the celebration.
Our residents shared fond memories of their childhood and lovely moments with their own grandparents. Laughter and stories flowed during our afternoon tea celebration, complete with delicious treats prepared by our head chef. Entertainment from Champagne Enterprises was the best part of the celebration.
We are thankful for the love and connections that make Glebefields Care Home truly special.
