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
ZooLab
Residents at Glebefields enjoyed their regular visit from ZooLab recently. Resident, Terry, was thrilled to be holding a corn snake for the first time in years since keeping his own in the past. Terry does not usually attend group activities, so we were incredibly happy to see him smiling and enjoying himself!
Resident Kathy was positively beaming whilst holding a hissing cockroach, despite Activities Coordinator, Emily, keeping a safe distance! Kathy couldn’t stop stroking and saying how ‘sweet’ the cockroach was and was amused at her name, 'Witney Houston'.
New Year's Resolutions for the Younger Generation
Residents at Glebefields made their belated New Year’s resolutions in the form of advice for the younger generation. We enjoyed an afternoon full of laughter and reminiscence whilst discussing our humorous past mistakes and the words of wisdom that we would like to pass on to others.
Resident, Bert as always put a smile on everyone’s face with his very witty and to the point statement! “Don’t grow old – I’ve done it and wouldn’t do it again”. Great advice from Bert in which we would all like to follow! –Emily Sweetingham – Activities coordinator.
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.
