🎉 Care Certificate Celebration at Glebe House! 🌟
Glebe House proudly celebrated a special moment as Helinah was presented with the Care Certificate from CEO Rich and Home Manager Natalia. 👏📜
This achievement marks an important milestone in her professional development, demonstrating dedication, growth, and a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality care to our residents.
The presentation was a joyful moment for everyone involved, and we are incredibly proud of Helinah for their hard work and achievement. 💛
🎨✨ A Beautiful Piece of Glebe House History! ✨🎨
The lovely artwork was drawn by a local gentleman, Mr John, who once played the organ for St Mary’s Church in Almondsbury and Pilning Church. He also attended Sunday School at Glebe House many years ago, back when Glebe served as a vicarage. 🕊️⛪
John originally created this drawing for Pat, the mother‑in‑law of our wonderful team member Sandra. Sandra felt it would be a wonderful idea to restore the picture and place it in Glebe House, as it represents a meaningful piece of our home’s history and heritage. ❤️🏡
We’re delighted to share that the picture is now beautifully displayed on the first floor for all our residents, staff, and visitors to enjoy. It’s a lovely reminder of the deep roots Glebe House has within the local community.
❤️✨ Love & Appreciation at Glebe House! ✨❤️
Valentine’s Day at Glebe House was filled with joy, laughter, and truly heart‑warming moments! Our residents and staff came together to celebrate a day dedicated to kindness, friendship, and love. 💕🌸
Our amazing team shared appreciation notes, spreading smiles throughout the home – a simple gesture that meant so much to everyone. And of course… only one staff member stole the spotlight this year by receiving the most Valentine’s cards – our lovely nurse Jobit! 💌😊
Meanwhile, our residents enjoyed a day full of warmth, cheer, and delightful company. It was a beautiful celebration that brought everyone a little closer, making the day truly special for all.
💖 Tockington Manor School Visits Glebe House for Valentine’s Crafts! 🎨✨
We were delighted to welcome pupils from Tockington Manor School to Glebe House, where they joined our residents and staff for a fun and heart‑warming Valentine’s Day craft session! 💌🌸
The pupils and residents spent time together creating beautiful Valentine’s decorations, sharing stories, and enjoying each other’s company. The room was filled with laughter, creativity, and wonderful intergenerational connections. 🎨😊
These moments mean so much to our residents, bringing joy, companionship, and a lovely sense of community. We truly appreciate the kindness and enthusiasm shown by the pupils and teachers who took the time to visit. ❤️
🌟 Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication at Quarry House! 💛
Quarry House is proud to recognise two incredible team members – Marion and Janice – for their remarkable 10 years of service and unwavering commitment to our residents.
✨ Marion, a valued member of our night team for a decade, received well‑deserved recognition from Joy (RN) and Tina (Home Manager). Her calm presence, reliability, and dedication have made her an essential part of the night‑time care team. Thank you, Marion, for your outstanding commitment and compassion. 🌙💐
✨ Janice also celebrated 10 years of service. She began her journey at Quarry House as a carer and has grown into a wonderful member of our Activities & Well-being Team. Her creativity, kindness, and ability to bring joy to residents each day truly make a difference. 🎉💛
👁️🗨️ Visual Impairment Training at Quarry House
Bristol Care Homes recently hosted a Visual Impairment Training session on 26th February at Quarry House, delivered by the wonderful team from Sight Support Charity. 👓💙
Staff from all Bristol Care Homes – along with carers from other organisations – took part in this valuable session. The training equipped teams with practical skills to support residents living with visual challenges, helping them provide safer, more confident, and more compassionate care.
This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in both resident well-being and the professional development of our staff. 🌟
A big thank‑you to Sight Support Charity and to all who attended!
🌸💖 The Love Tree Blooms at Quarry House! 💖🌸
Our Love Tree at Quarry House has been a beautiful highlight, bringing smiles, memories, and heartfelt moments to everyone in our community.
Staff, residents, family members – and even students from the Met School– took the time to write meaningful messages to or about their loved ones, both present and those we hold in our hearts. 💕🌿
The tree has become a touching space for reflection, connection, and celebration of the people who mean the most to us. It’s been wonderful to see the warmth and emotion shared by all who contributed.
At Quarry House, we cherish these moments that bring our community closer together. 💛
⛑️ First Aid Training Day at Quarry House! 🌟
Staff from all four Bristol Care Homes came together today at Quarry House for a productive and enjoyable First Aid at Work training session.
The team had a great time learning essential skills, practising hands‑on techniques, and strengthening their confidence in responding to emergency situations. The session was filled with teamwork, enthusiasm, and lots of positive energy! 💪🚑
At Bristol Care Homes, we are committed to continuously supporting staff development to ensure the highest level of care and safety for our residents. 🌼
Well done to everyone who took part!!!
✨ Field House Supports Ramadan ✨
Field House was proud to support colleagues and community members observing Ramadan.
During this holy month, Muslims fast daily from sunrise to sunset (around 5:20 am–5:20 pm in the UK). Fasting can make colleagues feel tired, dizzy, or dehydrated, especially in a warm environment, so we kindly ask everyone to offer understanding and support throughout the day.
Field House is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all. ✨
🤝 Strengthening Community Connections at Field House
We were delighted to meet with Maria, Community Activator at Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, to explore new ways we can collaborate for the benefit of our residents and the wider community.
The meeting brought together members of our Activities Team and Marketing Team, who discussed shared goals, community engagement opportunities, and future collaborative projects that will help enrich the lives of those we support.
This partnership opens exciting possibilities for intergenerational activities, community events, and wellbeing initiatives – all aimed at creating stronger connections between our homes and the local area.
We look forward to building this relationship further and working together to make a positive impact. 🌟🏡💛
🐣🎨 Easter Creativity at Field House! 🎨🐣
Field House was filled with colour and cheer as Ruby enjoyed a wonderful creative session making Easter pictures to share with her friends. 💛🐰
Ruby had an amazing time designing and decorating her artwork, and she especially enjoyed the lovely company of Lucy, who is currently with us on a work placement.
Throughout the activity, Lucy offered encouragement, shared ideas, and brought plenty of smiles – helping make the afternoon truly special. 😊✨
The session was filled with laughter, creativity, and teamwork, and the finished Easter pictures looked absolutely fantastic – made with care, joy, and friendship. 🌸🎉
🥐💛 Breakfast Treats for Our Amazing Field House Team! 💛🥐
The Field House management team surprised our wonderful staff with a selection of delicious breakfast pastries as a small token of appreciation. 🥐☕✨
It was a lovely way to start the day, bringing smiles, energy, and a moment of togetherness for our hardworking team. Your dedication and compassion shine every day, and we are grateful for everything you do for our residents and home. 💚
🌼😍 Cross‑Generational Fun at Beech House! 😍🌼
We were lucky to enjoy a wonderful cross‑generational session led by Carmel from Alive Activities, bringing together our residents, staff, and two very special young visitors – Ada and Arthur, along with their mums. 💛👶👶
The session was full of laughter, music, and interaction. Everyone joined in with:
✨ Singing and musical play
✨ Bubbles floating through the room
✨ Colourful scarves, bells, and bunting
✨ Smiles, cuddles, and shared moments
It was truly heartwarming to watch the babies bring so much joy to our residents and staff. Their smiles and giggles lit up the room, creating a beautiful connection across generations. 🌷🌼
✈️ Armchair Travel to China at Beech House!
Residents and staff at Beech House enjoyed a fantastic armchair adventure to China!
They began with a Chinese tea tasting, fortune cookies, and lucky red envelopes filled with chocolates. 🧧🍵
Lunch was a delicious Chinese‑style meal prepared by our amazing chefs — sweet & sour chicken, egg‑fried rice, noodles, spring rolls, and prawns. 🥢🍽️
In the afternoon, residents and staff grabbed their “boarding passes” for a virtual tour of China, exploring landmarks, wildlife, culture, and tasting coconut rice with mango! 🥭✨
A wonderful day of flavours, fun, and cultural discovery for everyone! 🌏❤️
🤣🎉 TikTok Fun at Beech House! 🎉🤣
Beech House jumped on a popular TikTok trend — and it had everyone laughing!
Residents and staff all joined in, including our deputy manager, chef, carers, admin, and maintenance team. The challenge?
Using beanbags to try and knock a cup off each other’s heads… and yes, there were quite a few head shots! 🤣😂
The room was full of giggles, cheers, and friendly competition — the perfect way to chase away the blues. 🥰💛
A brilliant moment of fun, teamwork, and togetherness at Beech House!
♥️😍 Love Is in the Air at Beech House! 😍♥️
Love and kindness were everywhere at Beech House!
Staff visited each room to surprise residents with a beautiful rose, a message of love, and a handmade heart. 🌹❤️
The home was filled with smiles, laughter, hugs, and even a few sweet kisses, making it the perfect start to a heart‑warming day. The sunshine outside only added to the warm atmosphere inside! ☀️🥰
Company Spotlights: Celebrating Excellence, Sustainability & Creativity
We have been awarded the Employer of Excellence Award by BCE – a fantastic recognition of our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing our teams. A huge well done to everyone who helped make this achievement possible.
We’re also proud to be taking a greener step forward through our new partnership with Hills Waste Solutions, helping us improve recycling, reduce emissions, and move closer to our sustainability goals.
Meanwhile, our brilliant kitchen teams enjoyed a hands‑on Cake Decorating, Biscuit Making & Cupcake Course, bringing new skills – and plenty of creativity – back into our homes.
Review Of The Month
My extremely frail stepmother moved into Beech House in August 2024. On admission, a full GP health assessment considered her life expectancy to be weeks rather than months. Then a new regime started which triggered her amazing recovery. Over the first weeks, instead of weakening, she gained strength (probably due to discovering the very tasty food – a reason in itself for her not giving in!).
I cannot praise enough the care that followed over the whole period of her tenure. Even when dementia demons made her difficult, I was assured she would still be welcome to stay through to the end of her life, which was a tremendous relief to us all.
She died in December 2025, peacefully in her bed with family alongside – over 16 months after the initial 3‑week prognosis.
Beech House is a wonderful place. The whole team, led by the Manager and supported by the incredible nursing staff, can all be trusted to give fantastic care to your loved one, even to the end of their life.
Nancy K (Stepdaughter of Resident)
If you would like to visit one of our Bristol care homes, please click here to contact us.
![Picture 1[16][26]](https://www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Picture-11626-rmmq3yunu6j3zhqp9hhmeqz9uspc84gee7ede9uor4.jpeg "Picture 1[16][26]")
