Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

Celebrations were in full swing as Barrie celebrated his 91st Birthday, his Nephew and friends in the home joined him to celebrate his special day with him.

His day was made extra special when Elvis entered the building, Glenn Booth – Church Warden of Osbaldwick and Murton Churches entertained us singing well-known Elvis hits.

Glen went around the audience serenading all the ladies with everyone clapping and singing along.

Barrie as always been a huge Elvis Presley fan, and he thanked everyone at the end for joining him saying what a wonderful time he had, a day he will remember.

We finished off with everyone singing “Happy Birthday” as Barrie blew out his candles.

It was all things sweet for World Chocolate Day with a range of chocolatey activities including a fun themed quiz.

Residents, families and friends joined Tina and Layni, who is with us for her work experience from All Saints sixth form.

We were all exited to sample a selection of yummy chocolate delights as they gathered around the chocolate fountain to dip their marshmallows and mouth-watering fruits, with staff also not able to resist.

A messy but fun afternoon had by all.

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Staff and residents are celebrating because their wonderful Managing Director, Fiona Fagan, from Barchester’s North East and Scotland Division, has stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024.

Fiona went head-to-head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life.  Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.  

Meadowbeck presented York Neighbours with a cheque for £1,000 to help towards the cost of outings and day trips for the charity to continue working to help tackle loneliness and isolation of older people.

The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.

Residents across our homes had a fantastic time exploring the Eden Project virtually - an educational charity and visitor attraction based in Cornwall, featuring sprawling outdoor gardens and breathtaking biomes that house the largest indoor rainforest in the world.

During the session, residents who joined were reconnected with nature through their senses, memories and stories.  A big thank you to the community team at the Eden Project for the wonderful event.