03/01/2026
🎄December at Barnhaven🎄
December has been a wonderfully festive and busy month here at Barnhaven, filled with laughter, treats, and lots of Christmas cheer!
In the true spirit of giving, residents and staff joined together to dress up as elves to raise money for Alzheimer’s, spreading smiles while supporting an important cause 🎄💚
Our residents enjoyed a lovely festive trip to Otter Nurseries, soaking up the seasonal atmosphere and getting into the Christmas spirit. Back at home, there was plenty of baking fun as we made ginger biscuits and mince pies, filling the house with delicious festive aromas.
We were delighted to host a Christmas lunch with Margaret Allen, made extra special with beautiful Christmas carols from Sing Yourself Well, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.
There were also walks out and cuppas in local cafés, giving residents the chance to enjoy fresh air, good company, and a nice warm drink.
Throughout the month we shared lots of Christmas games, festive fun, cheers with a tipple, and plenty of lovely food.
To round off the celebrations, we welcomed in the New Year with a toast and spent time sharing our favourite memories of 2025, reflecting on all the wonderful moments we’ve enjoyed together. It was a lovely way to celebrate and look forward to the year ahead 🎉🥂
We are delighted to announce Phyllis we as our Employee of the Month for December. Phyllis has worked tirelessly in the kitchen, providing delicious meals and festive treats for our residents throughout the month.
Her dedication, commitment, and consistently high standards in her role do not go unnoticed. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas lunch and many commented on how amazing the food was.
Phyllis also went above and beyond by preparing the Christmas lunch for our guests from Margaret Allen for our joint Christmas party, helping to make the day truly special for everyone involved.
Thank you, Phyllis, for your continued hard work and for helping make Christmas at Barnhaven so memorable 🎄👏💙
Thank you to everyone who helped make December so special – it was truly a month full of joy, connection, and Christmas magic 🎅🎶💖
