Jenna at the London Big Half
Jenna at the London Big Half
Jenna May is General Manager at Barchester’s King’s Park Care Home in Ferndown and can normally be found making sure everything in ship shape at the care home. However, on Sunday September 1st, Jenna will be stepping out of her comfort zone and donning her trainers to run 13 miles around the streets of London in order to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. Jenna is taking part in the London Big Half, her first ever half marathon.
Crandon Springs team climbing Pen Y Fan
Crandon Springs team climbing Pen Y Fan
On 7th September, an intrepid team of care home workers from Barchester Healthcare’s Crandon Springs care home in Wells will be tackling the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons.
Sophie Hoskins is normally the General Manager at Crandon Springs, but on 7th September she will be donning her walking boots and leading her team using sheer grit and determination to climb to the top of the 886m summit of the highest point in the Brecon Beacons, in order to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Reji Joseph conquers Ben Nevis
Reji Joseph conquers Ben Nevis
Massive congratulations to Reji Joseph and his two sons who conquered Ben Nevis on Saturday 3rd August in very challenging weather conditions with quite a lot of rain and slippery paths for big parts of the day.
Reji who is a keen photographer shared some amazing photos from the Ben Nevis climb.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Reji for his tireless fundraising and to everyone who has donated. Reji has raised over £1,700, which will make a very important difference to the people we help.
Reji Joseph takes on Ben Nevis
Reji Joseph takes on Ben Nevis
On August 3rd, Reji Joseph from Barchester Healthcare’s Middletown Grange care home in Hailey, near Witney will be tackling the UK’s highest mountain to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Reji Joseph normally works as the Home Administrator at Middletown Grange, but on August 3rd he will be donning his walking boots and using sheer grit and determination to climb to the top of the 4,400ft summit of the highest point in the British Isles, in order to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Hot in the kitchen
Hot in the kitchen
In a change from their day jobs and proving themselves to be exceptionally good sports, the Managing Directors from Barchester Healthcare’s five divisions donned their aprons and got busy in the kitchen competing in Barchester’s first ever MD Cook Off. Their aim was to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, and between them, MDs Alison Donaldson, Fiona Fagan, Angela Bradford, Natasha Lazovic and Sue Gallagher and their divisions raised a phenomenal £24,595. These funds will support small charities and individuals all across the UK.
Trish Alton takes on 100km Ultramarathon
Trish Alton takes on 100km Ultramarathon
On Saturday 13th July, Trish Alton, General Manager at Barchester’s Henford House care home in Warminster, will attempt the mammoth 100km "Race to the Stones" running challenge along the oldest path in Britain.
Lauren and Suzi at the top of the world
Lauren and Suzi at the top of the world
Firstly, a huge thanks to everyone who supported Lauren and Suzi to reach the summit of Ben Nevis on 1st June. They ‘smashed’ their own targets and have raised well over £2,000, which is absolutely fantastic.
Secondly, over to Lauren for her moving account of this very eventful and emotional day:
"I set out to climb Nevis on 1st June with a group of people aged 15 – 83! All with our own ailments and one of my own team members Suzi Gibson (QIRM) who joined us for the journey.