Although not an easy two years and although mother was not very communicative I am sure the individual attention and cheerfulness of all those who helped her maintained the best possible quality of life.
— A Canford Resident's Daughter
Support for children warms the heart
One might be excused for thinking residents at Barty House Nursing Home, Kent, were the ones being looked after!
Taking part in "Operation Christmas Child" gave residents a chance to look after children in need . They were able to show support and love via the shoebox scheme.
Operation Christmas Child is the world's largest children's Christmas project, run by the Christian charity Samaritan's Purse. They have been sending gift-filled shoeboxes around the world since 1990, bringing joy into the lives of over 80 million underprivileged children.
In 2010 over 500,000 people from across the UK and Ireland got involved - including many churches, schools and workplaces. Children and adults alike wrapped and packed around 1.12 million shoeboxes full of gifts and goodies, which were then sent to disadvantaged children across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
In 2011, Barty House residents, with the help of their families and a willing team of staff filled 20 boxes for the scheme.
One resident said "When I heard some of the sad stories of these children, and I thought of how much my own grandchildren have, I told the staff I wanted to take part".
Residents enjoyed choosing appropriate items from the guidelines provided by the charity, and then wrapped the boxes. It made for some sociable gatherings and General Manager Jacqui Butler was delighted at how many families joined in the efforts.
Read more about the children receiving shoeboxes and what these gifts have meant to them here.
Chickens return to rule the roost!
Resident Irene Hibberd is the Head of Chickens at Barty House Nursing Home, Kent!
Last year Barty House residents watched, amazed, as the chicks hatched in a special incubator at the home. Chicks were then fostered by staff member Donna Williams. The chicks - all now very much fully grown, have returned triumpantly to live permanently at Barty House.
Their new Barty 'Mum', Irene, otherwise known as “the bird lady”, feeds all of the chickens twice a day without fail.
Grand Lounge and Dining Room unveiled
Barty House Nursing Home shone this Christmas, as staff and residents unveiled the results of recent refurbishments to their families and friends. The Grand lounge and dining room of Barty house are both imposing spaces, with large picture windows, and high ceilings - but General Manager Jacqui Butler and her team felt they were in need of some "tlc" to show them at their very best.
Magical Christmas!
Barty House Nursing Home. Kent held their Christmas party for residents and their families in the newly refurbished Grand Lounge!.
It was a wonderful day with nearly 200 people in attendance. There was a sumptuous buffet with a feast befitting the Grand Edwardian Lounge and dining rooms. (See article about our recent refurbishments) Entertainment was laid on - singing and dancing plus an amazing magician who wowed his audience!
When Ruby Oakley turned 108 recently we were delighted to celebrate the occasion!
Here's the birthday girl with her fabulous cake! Happy Birthday.
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