Banbury – Garden day sees residents bloom at Glebefields

Glebefields Care Home in Banbury celebrated National Garden Day by transforming its outdoor space with the help of residents, staff and visitors.

The gardening event saw participants weeding flowerbeds and planting colourful seasonal blooms, with table-height stations ensuring everyone could take part, regardless of mobility.

Residents & Staff at Glebefields Care Home enjoy National Gardening Day (Image: k)

Glebefields Care Home Garden was a Hub of Activity (Image: k)

Benazir Shakkir, general manager at Glebefields Care Home, said: “Life enrichment activities like this are vital. Gardening doesn’t just brighten our outdoor spaces, it boosts wellbeing, sparks meaningful conversation and brings genuine smiles to everyone involved. It’s been a lovely day filled with fresh air and laughter.”

Residents enjoyed potting plants for the garden at the potting station (Image: k)

Staff and residents enjoyed the social time together and reminiscing about their own gardens (Image: k)

For many residents, the activity sparked fond memories of tending to their own gardens, offering both emotional and therapeutic benefits.

Residents and staff are now looking forward to watching their efforts bloom, providing a colourful backdrop for outdoor events in the months to come.

Visitors and residents enjoyed time together planting and weeding (Image: k)

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect. Providing a wide range of services for a variety of needs, Barchester Healthcare supports over 13,500 residents across 268 homes and hospitals for short breaks to long term stays.