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
Art Club
Our gentlemen really enjoyed Art Club this week. With mindful colouring and expressive watercolour painting. Roberts 'tree in the wind' looked very realistic with the passing storms doing the same outside!
In preparation for our St David's Day celebrations the group decided to create their own paper crafted daffodil table displays and Welsh themed bunting.
Employee of the Month - January 2022
The residents and staff at Glebefields care home took time to congratulate Care Assistant; Snobia Hussain for being nominated as ‘Employee of the Month’ for January 2022.
Snobia was nominated for her commitment to the home and the enrichment of our residents lives; she's always happy to help across all departments. Bringing smiles and laughter to all the residents and making sure they are continually treated with respect and dignity.
Home Manager; Nisha said “Snobia is such a delightful member of our care team, she lights up the home with her smile and positive attitude. I’m so pleased to be presenting her with a £25 voucher to treat herself to something special.
We all hope this award goes some way towards showing Snobia how much she is valued by us all." Thank you for always going above and beyond!
Fragrant Flower Club
Flower club is always a special time when our residents gather together to chose and cut their favourite blooms. Spending time together in the sensory act of arranging flowers is good for the mind, body and soul. Its amazing how the smell of freshly cut blooms can quickly fill our home and put smiles on all our faces.
The Warmington Hoard
It’s been some time since we’ve managed to take a minibus trip out, and although only a short distance the whole experience of getting ready for a journey was terribly exciting.
Our destination was Drayton Village Hall, just across the road but difficult to get to when you’re unsteady under foot and trying to dodge the unpredictable storms!
We joined other villagers for a wonderful presentation on ‘The Warmington Hoard’. Mr Andrew Baxter, an old coin expert gave the talk, he explained how a local man, in July 2008 was out with his metal detector and uncovered a hoard of 1141 silver Roman denarii coins whilst exploring a recently ploughed site in Warmington parish.
Our residents, Myrtle, Tom, Alvar, Bert and Paul we fascinated by the find, and hope to visit the museum to see the actual coins in the coming months.
It was a marvellous day out and so nice to meet more people from the village. Our Glebefields chef prepared some lovely home-baked biscuits for everyone to enjoy over a nice cup of tea courtesy of the village hall. A big thank you to the organisers for inviting us.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Things are really starting to take shape, our ground floor is looking super inviting!
We’re so looking forward to showcasing the whole home in all its glory... not long now.
If you’re considering later life care and would like to book a show round, we have showrooms open now on the first and second floors available to view, please call the team to find out more.
Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day at Glebefields was full of sweet things, love, fun activities and entertainment!
Our residents enjoyed making their own valentine biscuits, personalised with fondant icing and joined in with a virtual truffle making session courtesy of our Life Enrichment team.
Every resident received a fresh single red rose from our manager; Nisha and, after their 3 course valentines meal we sang along to 40's singing duo Sparky & Sprite Entertainment who had us all swinging.
Our residents and staff had a super time together and send love and best wishes to you all.
