Preston Glades Care Home

29/12/2025

🎄 Christmas prize bingo

We enjoyed a lively game of Christmas prize bingo this week, with lots of families joining in too. There was plenty of cheering, laughter and friendly competition as numbers were called and prizes won, filling the room with winning energy and smiles.

A great afternoon!

29/12/2025

🎅 He’s been!

Father Christmas and his elf paid us a visit, bringing presents and plenty of festive excitement with them. There were smiles all round as gifts were handed out and time was taken to chat and enjoy the moment together.

We then sat down for a festive dinner, sharing food, conversation and laughter around the table. One of those days that felt full of the Christmas spirit. 🎄✨

26/12/2025

It’s always lovely to see Poppy the therapy dog. 🐶💛

She takes her time making her way around our home, stopping for cuddles, chats and getting lots of smiles along the way.

One of those visits that quietly lifts the whole day.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from our home to yours. 🎄

We’re so lucky to have such a wonderful community around us and want to thank you for every visit and all the all the moments you’ve made with us.

If you fancy popping in over the festive period, our door is always open. There's always a cuppa with your name on it and plenty of people who'd love to see you.

Wishing you a peaceful, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at Preston Glades.

24/12/2025

Our festive afternoon tea. ☕🎄

We shared a relaxed day with residents and loved ones, enjoying tea, cakes and good conversation around the tables. There was lots of catching up and quality time spent together, just as it should be.

We love seeing loved ones and making space to enjoy these moments together as part of shared home life.

23/12/2025

Our Christmas party! 🎄

We had live music playing, plenty of laughter, and a surprise guest gliding through the room on roller skates!

We love being together enjoying the singing and dancing as we celebrate this time of year in our home. These afternoons sum up our festive wellbeing programme perfectly.

22/12/2025

A quiet afternoon well spent. 🎨

We sat around the table with paints and paper. Some of us concentrated quietly, choosing colours and creating. Others chatted, shared ideas and had some lovely conversation as we created.

Research shows that when hands are busy, conversations flow. We relax. It’s simple afternoons that often mean so much. We'll keep making space for moments like this.

22/12/2025

Cordelia’s journey 💛

Her colleagues encouraged her to go for it. That confidence boost led to new skills, growing confidence and bigger plans for the future.

This is Cordelia’s story of how the right support can open doors.

👉 https://www.eachothercare.co.uk/news/its-opened-so-many-doors-cordelias-journey

Cordelia's journey from Senior Carer to CHAPS-trained team member shows what's possible when we invest in our people. "It's opened so many doors," she says.

18/12/2025

🎄 Our Big Christmas Party! 🎄

We had a brilliant time with our families and the team, singing, dancing and tucking into a delicious food.

Here at Preston Glades, our doors are always open for loved ones to celebrate with us.

Wha a wonderful festive season we've had so far. 🥰

06/12/2025

Sweet Betty. 🥰

📷 Photo of the Week...

This is Betty at Preston Glades Care Home, photographed by a fellow resident.

We've been using disposable cameras to capture life in our homes, handing them to residents, families and team members to document moments that matter to them. Winding the film, looking through the viewfinder and pressing the shutter reminds us of Christmases gone by.

We think Betty looks wonderful here. And we love that this moment was captured by her friend. ✨

06/12/2025

The Pantastic Duo visited us with their steel pans and cajón. 🎵

Residents, families and our team members all joined in with pom-poms, tambourines and ribbons.

For those living with dementia, music is a powerful wellbeing tool. Live music often helps us learn something new about the person we’re supporting. Different sounds connect with people in different ways and we take the time to understand what helps each person feel settled and engaged.

05/12/2025

We had a such a giggle at Barton Grange Garden Centre. 🎄

We explored the Christmas displays and enjoyed lunch at the cafe.

Outings like these are a regular part of our wellbeing programme, offering opportunities to get out into our community and socialise with one another.

Now our own trees are up, we're all feeling very Christmassy and would love to welcome you for a hot chocolate and marshmallows. 🥰