In preparation for Halloween celebrations, staff and residents at Barchester’s Glebefields care home in Drayton, Banbury were treated to an interactive virtual cookery demonstration courtesy of one of Barchester’s Hospitality Trainers, Joy Whitlock.
Much to residents’ delight, Glebefields head chef Bose Jacob had prepared lots of cupcakes, biscuits and cookies in advance so that residents could not only sample the wares, but have a go at creating and decorating their own with icing, fondant, edible baubles and glitter.
Talented Joy showed staff and residents how to decorate cupcakes and other sweet treats with Halloween-inspired designs ready for the home’s Halloween party. Supported by activities lead; Kay the residents had lots of fun piping spooky designs on cupcakes and biscuits, creating fondant creatures and characters – everyone loved getting into the Halloween spirit!
Joy says “It was an absolute pleasure to be able to show the residents how to decorate their own cupcakes and cookies with some ghoulish Halloween designs! Thanks to all the chefs in our homes across the country who supported me to deliver this really lovely activity.”
General Manager, Nisha Shaji said: “Our residents love sweet treats so Joy’s designs went down a storm here! It was brilliant that our residents were able to sample the cakes and biscuits and follow along with Joy as she decorated them so cleverly. It was such a lovely afternoon, we can’t thank Joy enough.”
Bex Vernon, Resident Experience Executive for Barchester Healthcare, commented: “We are excited to work with our amazing people like Joy to bring a wide range of fantastic experiences into our homes for all to enjoy. It was lovely to see the residents all having so much fun enjoying the delicious cupcakes and biscuits and trying their hand at decorating too.
“Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active and socially connected, providing a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities,” Bex added.
Glebefields Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Glebefields provides nursing care and residential care for long stay and respite care residents.
