Tennyson Wharf Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween, the results are in! 🎃🎃🎃

Residents have voted in our Face Book Halloween pumpkin colouring competition and Charlie is the winner. Very close second and third were Amy and Jamie. Everyone did so well and worked so hard, we really appreciate your spooktacular efforts!
Thank you to Newark Gateway Tuesday Club for your fantastic artist skills. We hope you all enjoy the 'Boo Baskets'.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

31/10/2025

Buonasera! Good evening to you!

A few of our residents enjoyed reminiscing about holidays in Italy, learning a few new things about this beautiful Country and tasting treats such a tiramisu and amoretti biscuits.
A firm favourite was the wonderful, classic film 'Roman Holiday'. They certainly don't make them like that any more said Lesley!

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the following link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

30/10/2025

Remembrance Sunday Veterans' Coffee Afternoon

We would like to pay our respects and honour all those that currently serve or have served our Country. Please join us for a coffee afternoon where you can relax and chat with other Veterans.

Thank you for your service. We are indebted and we will not forget.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the following link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

30/10/2025

Another knitted masterpiece!

Go and see our latest Knit and Natter Group mail box topper on the High Street of Sturton by Stow. Many hours of work go into these works of art, so much fun, conversation, creativity and of course cake and coffee!
We are so grateful for our friendship with Ann, Sue, Lesley and all of the wonderful ladies that come and encourage our residents with their talents. Thank you 💕

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home
or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

29/10/2025

Thursday 6th November 10.30am - Please put that in you diaries.

It is a special Community Coffee morning for us as Anita from End Domestic Abuse Now (EDAN)will be joining us to talk about the vital work to help victims of domestic abuse in the Lincoln area. We will then launch our Christmas gift donation drive to collect toys, crafts items, books and puzzles for the women and children that EDAN serve.

We would really appreciate you joining us and helping provide not only a wonderful Christmas for the charity but supplies throughout the coming year.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home
or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

29/10/2025

Thank you Thank you Thank you! 🌹

We are grateful to wonderful team members and residents who supported our Wear It Pink coffee morning to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. We raised over £130!
Thank you to Emma our lovely chef who baked a fabulous cake for our 'Guess the weight of the cake' competition. Her cakes are legendary.💕
It was a fun morning, everyone loved dressing up in pink and being able to spend the time socializing.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home
or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

28/10/2025

Pups everywhere and we are not complaining!🐶🐾💕

We know we told you last month that Jazz was retiring but he did not visit on official business this time, it was more to keep his younger sister Maya company whilst Jueves did all the hard work!
Maya is Clive and Nicky's newly adopted rescue pup who will have 6 months worth of training before she can join the team. She and Jazz waited patiently with Clive while Nicky and Jueves did the rounds. We are so grateful for their dedication, hard work and time that they volunteer. Thank you for bringing so much love to our home.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home r call our fabulous receptionists on 01522 530282

27/10/2025

Meet the team Monday

Carol has been a senior carer at Tennyson Wharf for 4 years. Caring is her vocation after nursing family members for many years. We are lucky to have such a dedicated member on our team, the fun and laughter she brings from one end of the corridor to the other is contagious! Carol says she enjoys being part of a team, helping those in need and building relationships with residents and colleagues.

When she is not at work she loves to travel in her camper van with her family including the sweetest puppy ever! Carol is also looking forward to becoming a Grandma later this year. Congratulations Granny!!

Thank you Carol for all of your hard work 😍

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our lovely front desk team on 01522 530282

25/10/2025

Competition closes on Monday 27th October at 5pm

Get colouring, get painting, get gluing just get your pumpkins in to us! We can't wait to see who our residents will pick as the winner. It's going to be exciting!

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the following link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

24/10/2025

Bargain Hunt? Car Boot Challenge? 🖼👢🏺

We set out to scour the charity shops to see who could find the best bargain, we got a little distracted along the way but it was still a very fun morning.
Brian found a new friend, Pam a new hat and we indulged in a little fantasy shopping of tiaras and sparkles.
The tea, coffee and chocolate tiffin was another little indulgence, but a bit of what you fancy does you good right?!

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the following link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our front desk team on 01522 530282

24/10/2025

Never too early to shop for Christmas!🎁🎄🎅❄️

We are planning early so that you can get a head start on your Christmas shopping and of course enjoy the fun of games, tombola, raffle, refreshments and even a visit from Santa.
Save the date of Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 2.30pm-4.00pm to come and get wonderful gifts from our market stalls.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the following link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our lovely front desk team on 01522 530282

23/10/2025

Just a quick reminder!

Our Community Coffee Morning on the 6th November will be a special morning as we hear from Anita at End Domestic Violence Now (EDAN) and start our Christmas Charity Donation Drive to provide EDAN with Christmas gifts for Women and Children of all ages.

Please come along to find out more about how we can support this vital charity.

If you or a loved one would like to know more about life at Tennyson Wharf then please click on the following link www.barchester.com/home/tennyson-wharf-care-home or call our wonderful front desk team on 01522 530282

10/10/2025

🎉 Awel-Y-Mor Celebrates Excellent Ratings 🎉

Awel-Y-Mor Care Home in , Swansea passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The CIW report stated that there was a strong sense of belonging and teamwork in the home, nurtured by a very well-respected management team that encourages a positive culture.

Highlighted in the report was that the care staff knew residents well and were dedicated and driven to offering them the best possible care, going above and beyond to do so.

A relative commented: “I can’t speak highly enough about the place, they are so good at the little things, all the residents come first here. My loved one has a good life here.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Awel-Y-Mor to congratulate Rachael, General Manager, and her team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Awel-Y-Mor – what a fantastic achievement! 👏

Here are some of the highlights from the day.

08/10/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists for the National Care Awards ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester Healthcare has been shortlisted in the Large Care Home Group category for this year’s National Care Awards.

The National Care Awards are the largest awards recognising excellence in the UK care sector, celebrating the very best people and companies across the sector.

A huge congratulations to Aila Evangelista from Atfield House Care Home in , London, a finalist in the Care Registered Nurse of the Year category, and to the entire team at Atfield House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, also shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Care Home of the Year. 👏

We’re so proud of all our teams who work tirelessly to provide the very best care for residents, patients and their families every single day.

The winners will be announced on 7th November at Park Plaza London – good luck to all the finalists!

07/10/2025

🖌️ Pinetree Residents Get Creative with Mosaic-Making 🎨

As part of their first home anniversary celebrations, and together with volunteers from partner company CBRE UK, colleagues and residents at Pinetree Care Home in set to work on a joint project to commemorate the occasion.

Residents were asked what they would like to do to celebrate and decided to create a beautiful mosaic sign for the home.

The project was a wonderful collaboration that everyone at the home could join in with. The end result is a fitting tribute to the home, which now hangs in reception for all the staff, residents and visitors to enjoy.

A resident commented: “It is so wonderful to try new hobbies, I had never made a mosaic before but I absolutely loved it and have been bitten by the bug! I can’t wait to have another go and see what else we can make. I really enjoyed sitting down with everyone else and working on something together, it gave us all a fantastic sense of achievement.”

What a beautiful mosaic! Well done to all involved. 👏

03/10/2025

♥️ The Power of Music: a heart-warming moment at Ochil Care Home ♥️

Colleagues and residents at Ochil Care Home in were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of their much-loved residents, Wilma, who used to be a professional singer years ago.

Wilma’s husband, Donald, had lovingly kept the original master copy of Wilma’s debut album which was recorded in 1996. Staff at the home helped Donald transfer the precious recording onto a CD to preserve it.

Everyone at the home watched the heart-warming moment when Wilma, who is living with dementia, realised the recording being played was her voice from almost thirty years ago. Her reaction was absolutely magical as her memory of that time in her life came flooding back.

What’s more, the video of that extraordinary moment showing the power of music to connect, has now been viewed over 65,000 times.

Such a beautiful moment! ✨

Ochil Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

01/10/2025

🥨🍻 Oktoberfest Celebrations 🥨🍻

Oktoberfest was a huge hit with residents, patients, families and visitors this year.

Our care homes and hospitals joined in the celebrations with themed decorations, live entertainment, community events and plenty of fun.

Our talented chefs and hospitality colleagues prepared a selection of pretzels and Bavarian dishes, all complemented by some refreshing cold beers.

It was a day to remember - here are some of our favourite moments.

30/09/2025

☕💚 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning ☕💚

Colleagues, residents, patients, families and friends across the country came together to enjoy charity coffee mornings and bake sales, raising funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our care homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, inviting everyone to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious, all for a great cause.

Residents and patients enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Our talented chefs baked plenty of cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample.

The events were a great success – thank you to everyone who took part and helped support this important cause.

Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

24/09/2025

🖌️ Virtual V&A Make-along 🎨

In celebration of National Day of Arts in Care Homes, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a wonderful V&A Virtual Make-along experience with Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat.

Taking inspiration from the South Asia Gallery at the museum, everyone had the chance to experiment with paints and pigments made from everyday ingredients, creating their own unique artworks.

It was a calming, creative experience that everyone truly enjoyed. A big thank you to the Victoria and Albert Museum team for leading such an inspiring session!

Here are some of our favourite highlights. ✨

National Activity Providers Association

22/09/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards ⭐

It’s awards season and we’re thrilled to share that our talented Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories in the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards:

💡 Best Use of Customer Insight
💻 Best Use of Technology

We’re proud that Barchester Healthcare is the only company from the health sector to be recognised in either of these categories. The winners will be announced at Wembley in October – wish us luck!

Our nomination for Best Use of Customer Insight comes from our Tell Barchester survey, which gathers invaluable feedback each year from more than 13,500 residents, patients and their families. Every single piece of feedback helps us shape and improve the care and services we provide.

In the Best Use of Technology category, our new Connex CRM system, powered by Salesforce, has been recognised for transforming how we manage every customer interaction – making the care journey seamless.

We’re so proud of our team and grateful to everyone who shared their feedback with us.

21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – Why It Matters More Than Ever 💜

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, understanding, support and research have never been more important.

Alzheimer’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

At Barchester, our commitment to dementia care goes beyond World Alzheimer’s Day. We strive to make a difference every day, providing compassionate support, innovative programmes, and expert care for residents, patients and families.

To find out more, please see our latest blog here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/world-alzheimers-day-2025-why-it-matters-more-ever-barchester

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16/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

This week we’re celebrating the fantastic housekeeping teams across our care homes and hospitals.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognise their dedication to keeping everything spotless and creating a welcoming environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.

Thank you to all our colleagues for their continuous hard work and support – you truly make a difference every day.

12/09/2025

🎉 Lotus Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re excited to share that Lotus Manor Care Home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Jane Tyson, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Candy Guo, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 64-bed care home.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Lotus Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the event. ✨

11/09/2025

🚑 Celebrating Emergency Services Day 🚒👏

Residents, patients, colleagues and visitors marked this year’s Emergency Services Day in style, recognising the contribution of local emergency services, volunteers and heroes.

Our homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, from coffee mornings to afternoon garden parties, inviting emergency services personnel to join for hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.

Everyone had a wonderful time, visiting local emergency services sites, engaging in conversations and sharing inspirational stories of emergency services heroes, both past and present.