OSJCT Wellford Gardens

12/02/2026

🏓 We absolutely love our weekly table tennis groups here at Wellford Gardens!

This week, Ken was fortunate enough to be paired with William, one of our brilliant care assistants, and a former table tennis champion at Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast, Ghana👏

They’re clearly taking it very seriously (just look at those faces!), but as always, there’s been plenty of fun, laughter, and friendly competition along the way.

Moments like these remind us that it’s not just about the game, it’s about connection, joy, and sharing a few laughs together 💙

11/02/2026

🐉 CHINESE DRAGON DANCE WORKSHOP 🐉
📍 Wellford Gardens
📅 28th February

We’re excited to invite children in Key Stage 1 & 2 to take part in a fun, energetic Chinese Dragon Dance Workshop at Wellford Gardens!

✨ Local children from schools, staff members children and families , and residents’ family members are all very welcome to join us. ✨

Children will learn dragon dance moves, work together as a team, and finish the session with a special performance for families to enjoy 🎶🐲

🕘 Morning Session (30 spaces)
09:00 – 11:00
• 09:00 – 09:45 | Session 1
• 09:45 – 10:30 | Session 2
• 10:45 – 11:00 | Children’s performance

🕐 Afternoon Session (30 spaces)
13:15 – 15:15
• 13:15 – 14:00 | Session 1
• 14:00 – 14:45 | Session 2
• 15:00 – 15:15 | Children’s performance

🎉 A fantastic opportunity for children to explore culture, movement, and creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting.

📩 Spaces are limited, so please get in touch to book your child’s place!
email us on: s.connolly@osjct.co.uk or call the home directly.

We can’t wait to see our dragons come to life! 🐲✨

10/02/2026

Team Talk Tuesdays 🧩 this team works because you're in it!
This week we want to introduce to you all, our Executive Chef, Andy. Andy leads our amazing kitchen team.
✨Why do you do the job you do? I have always eaten a wide variety of food, having lived abroad as a child. I love experimenting with food and visualising the dish on the plate, this brings me great pleasure and seeing how happy others are eating the food that my team and I create.
✨What would people say about me? People would say I expect us to provide a high standard of food and an excellent variety. I am very approachable and I love to see people enjoying their lives.
✨Guilty pleasure snack whilst at work.. I really enjoy a bacon sandwich.

10/02/2026

Out in the village spreading the word! 🌿

Huge thanks to Sally, our brilliant Events Manager, who’s been out and about in Wheatley Village with residents today, sharing our February event posters.

✨26th February our meet the new management team
✨28th February our Chinese dragon dance workshop

We’d love to see you, please do join us at one of our upcoming events this February. There’s something for everyone, and it’s always great to welcome new faces! 💛

09/02/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a friendly coffee morning here at Wellford Gardens, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, good conversation, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a lovely opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people, and spend some quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you. ☕

09/02/2026

🍕🎉 National Pizza Making Day at Wellford Gardens! 🎉🍕

Today our residents rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in celebrating National Pizza Making Day and what a wonderful time we have had!

From choosing toppings and spreading sauce to sharing stories and plenty of smiles, everyone enjoyed being part of the fun. Activities like this are a great way to encourage creativity, conversation, and connection, and of course… a little taste-testing along the way 😋

The smell of freshly made pizza filled the home, bringing back happy memories and creating new ones together 💛

A big thank you to our lovely residents and staff for making the day so special.

🍕💬 Great food, great company, great smiles! 💬🍕

08/02/2026

🐾 Dogs for Good Volunteer Spotlight 🐾
Hunnie absolutely loves her weekly visits to Wellford with her owner Vivienne 💕

Our residents get so much joy from her visits, and after all the fuss and cuddles, she always leaves smiles all around.

Staff can’t resist giving her plenty of love too, she’s a firm favourite with everyone! 🐶✨

We love having you, Hunnie. Thank you for all the happiness you bring to us at Wellford Gardens 💛🐾

07/02/2026

Don't forget to enter our amazing competition!

❤️ VALENTINE’S COMPETITION ❤️

We’re giving TWO lucky couples the chance to enjoy a lunchtime meal in our fine dining room on Valentine's Day - 14th February 2026, featuring a three-course Italian meal 🍝🍷

Candlelight, romance, and incredible food - all on us.

To enter, all you have to do is:
👍 Like our page
👥 Tag three friends in the comments
🔄 Share this post
🏆 Winner will be announced on Wednesday 11th February 2026

Good luck everyone!

06/02/2026

🍴 Foodie Friday at Wellford Gardens 🍴
Take a look at this amazing buffet from a recent event, prepared by our incredible kitchen team! From savoury favourites to crowd-pleasing classics, our Foodie Friday spread is all about bringing people together.

Our staff, residents, and visitors all get to enjoy a delicious selection made with care and plenty of flavour. If there’s anything here that takes your fancy, get in touch with us… we’d love to hear from you! 😋✨

04/02/2026

🐟🍟 Fish & Chips this Friday!

We’ve got extra fish this week, so we thought, why not share it?

If you fancy fish and chips and a good bit of company, come and join us at Wellford Gardens this Friday.

Give us a call to book on 01865 347920 or email s.connolly@osjct.co.uk

Hope to see you there!

04/02/2026

🐉 Join our Chinese Dragon Dance Workshop and learn exciting moves, teamwork skills and the story behind the dragon.
A fun, active session full of colour and culture!🐉
📆 Saturday 28th February
🕘 9.00am - 3.30pm

Booking is essential for this event so please contact s.connolly@osjct.co.uk to book your child's place 🐉

Leading UK not-for-profit care provider offering trusted care and support across 60+ locations, with dementia, nursing, respite, and day care services.

03/02/2026

Team Talk Tuesdays 🧩 this team works because you're in it!
Let us introduce you to Graham, our Handy Person.

✨Why do you do the job you do? To make a difference and keeping the residents comfortable, I always feel a sense of achievement when I have helped to make our residents rooms personalised for them, hanging photos or making small adjustments, anything to make a residents day and to make them feel at home. I really enjoy maintaining our home.

✨What would people say about me? People say that I am not just here to fix things, nothing is ever too much trouble and I like to get to know what is important to our residents and our staff.

✨Guilty pleasure snack whilst at work.. I love a Mars Bar! I bring one to work with me everyday.