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
Burn's Night Bakes and Celebrations
We had a lovely time celebrating Robert Burns Day with our residents and staff. We started the day with a tasty Scottish lunch of Scotch broth, fish pie with neeps, and cranachan for dessert. Then, we all gathered to enjoy some Scottish music and learn about Robbie Burns. After that, we had fun making shortbread together. Our home was decorated with festive decorations, and everyone had smiles on their faces. It was a day full of laughter, music, and tasty treats - a celebration to remember.
National Activity Providers Week
Last week we had the opportunity to thank our wonderful activities team here at Glebefields for there hard work and dedication in making a real difference to the lives of the residents living here. National Activity Providers & Professionals Week is an annual event to support activity professionals and thank them for all the many different varied activities they provide.
Each and every member of the team at Glebefields offer unique, tailored activities and entertainment to the residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this everyone at the home is truly grateful. As part of the celebrations, our activities team; Kay, Shyama and Ashitha were treated to a surprise party and presentation of gifts. Head chef Bose created a beautiful cake for them to enjoy.
Nisha Shaji General Manager said: “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate National Activities Providers & Professionals Week and thank our fantastic activities teams for all their hard work by organising something for them for a change!”
Day Trip to Cotefield Nurseries
We went on a lovely trip to Cotefield Nurseries with our staff and our lovely residents, Marlene, Pauline, Sheila, and Rod. We had a great time exploring the nurseries and then stopped by the tea room for some hot drinks, which was really refreshing. It was a wonderful experience for all of us, and we're excited for more outings together!
Preparing for Burn's Night
Recap of our wonderful Burn's Night bunting making and crafting event! We had a fantastic time getting creative and making colourful bunting to celebrate the Scottish tradition. Residents and staff worked together to paint blue thistles and create lovely bunting to decorate our home. The home made bunting brightened up our surroundings here at Glebefields adding to the festival atmosphere. Keep an eye out for more upcoming events as we continue to celebrate together.
Meet our beloved PAT dog, Isla!
Isla brightens our residents' days with her adorable presence and endless affection. Whether you're passing by in the corridor or enjoying a visit to your room, Isla is always ready for cuddles and pets. She's truly become one of our cherished companions here at Glebefields.
International Flower Day
Glebefields celebrated International Flower Day, taking a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of flowers. Even though the day has passed, let's enjoy the beautiful colours and positive energy they bring to our lives. During our celebration, we enjoyed creating numerous flower vases with our lovely residents. Each vase showcase the creativity and happiness within our community.
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.
