Residents at an Eccles based care home are enjoying a packed programme of summer events designed to keep them active, socially connected and safe during the warmer months.
Part of We Care Group, Barton Brook Care Home in Eccles has made the most of the recent sunshine by hosting a surprise barbecue in its Garden Café, attended by 45 residents – the home’s largest event to date.
Residents have also celebrated Audrey’s 100th birthday, complete with a congratulatory message from Their Majesties, The King and Queen, and taken part in a fun Wheelchair Car Wash to help everyone cool down while enjoying the sunshine.
These recent activities are part of Barton Brook’s summer activities campaign, aimed at improving mobility, socialisation and mental wellbeing, while helping residents stay fit, healthy and hydrated during the summer months.
The packed summer schedule is set to continue with a fundraising staff car wash, where the team will wash a small car in exchange for a £5 donation, or a large car for £10. Taking place on Friday, July 17, from 10am to 12pm, all proceeds will go to Barton Brook’s Residents Fund.
The home is also hosting a Summer Fayre on Saturday, July 25. Open to all residents, family members, friends, and members of the local community, the Tropical Paradise event will include a tombola, live music, food, and a variety of drinks for guests to enjoy.
Home manager Luke Grayson said: “The summer months are a chance for us to bring everyone together and to create valuable memories for our residents and their families. The whole team has made this a really special time, and our activities coordinator Natalie has worked hard to ensure our residents have a variety of exciting and uplifting events to look forward to.
“Keeping everyone safe is our number one priority, so we’ve been ensuring our residents stay hydrated in the sun. A variety of hot and cold drinks are always available, and we’ve also been offering refreshing fruit platters, watermelon ice lollies and ice pops to help with hydration levels.
“We’ve had a wonderful summer at Barton Brook so far, and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more residents, families and members of the local community to our upcoming events.”
Barton Brook provides accommodation for up to 120 individuals who require nursing, residential or dementia care, aiming to create a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are central.
We Care Group is an award-winning specialist care provider with a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding person-centred care to residents across the North and North West of England, helping residents to live with dignity, choice and independence.
The group offers nursing, residential, palliative, end of life, bariatrics, young mental health, and dementia care, all rooted in the values of family, honesty and respect.
