OSJCT Wellford Gardens

29/03/2026

We love celebrating creativity and community at Wellford Gardens! We recently partnered with Wheatley CE Primary School to host a special Easter egg design competition. Pupils submitted photos of their own imaginative creations, and our residents had the lovely task of choosing their favourite design.🐣🌸

We’re delighted to share that Hugo, aged 8, received the highest number of votes with his fantastic design! 🎨🍫

Our talented kitchen team then brought his idea to life as a beautiful Easter cake. Casey, our Chef de Partie, had the honour of presenting Hugo with his creation – a truly special moment for everyone involved. Well done, Hugo, and thank you to all the pupils who took part! 💛

28/03/2026

Today we held our annual Easter Fayre, always one of our favourite days of the year! 🌸🐣

We were so excited to welcome Farms 2 Ewe to our home, bringing along their wonderful animals. Everyone loved meeting the 4-month-old lambs and goats, who were full of energy and completely adorable! Alongside them were guinea pigs, chickens, ducklings, and even a lovely Shetland pony 🐑🐐🐥🐴

Our Easter egg hunt was a big hit, and the delicious Easter cakes went down a treat too! 🍰🍫

It’s been such a lovely day, filled with families coming together, laughter, and special memories. We’re so pleased to have had another successful event – thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so special 💛

27/03/2026

🌞 Did you know we offer a Picnic Hamper Menu? 🧺

Perfect for families looking to get out and explore, whether that’s a trip into Oxford or a relaxing day in the surrounding villages, our specially prepared hampers are ready for you to enjoy wherever your adventure takes you.

We’ll provide everything you need, beautifully packed and ready to take out of the home, so you can spend quality time with your loved ones in the fresh air. With the sunshine making a welcome return and brighter months ahead, now is the perfect time to make the most of this offering.

📩 Please get in touch to find out more or to book your picnic hamper!

26/03/2026

A proud moment for all of us at Wellford Gardens today! Our Night Care Leader, Binoy, was on the panel today at University of Oxford’s AI and Social Care Summit, a fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition of his hard work and expertise.

Binoy leads on acoustic monitoring within our home, a key feature of the high-quality care we provide. He has been at the forefront of developing and embedding this technology since we first opened, and it’s incredible to see his work now being shared more widely. Even more exciting, Binoy is now linking directly with The Care Workers' Charity to collaborate and discuss this important topic with others across the sector.

For those interested, acoustic monitoring is a system that uses sound to alert a central hub when something is happening in a resident’s environment. It has become an essential, non-intrusive way to support people living in care settings.

By identifying movement or unusual sounds, it allows caregivers to respond quickly — for example, if a resident is attempting or struggling to get out of bed — helping to prevent potential accidents. At the same time, it reduces the need for regular intrusive night-time checks, meaning residents can enjoy more restful sleep and wake up feeling content and refreshed.

We couldn’t be prouder of Binoy and the difference he continues to make. 👏

Karolina and members of our advisory board and champions project are pleased to be attending the AI and Social Care Summit 2026 today at the University of Oxford 👏

Bringing together experts from across social care, academia, and policy, the summit focuses on how AI can support and shape the future of care, while identifying key challenges, gaps, and best practices.

We’re looking forward to a day of insightful discussions, collaboration, and innovation in this important space.

25/03/2026

Spring is in full swing here this week 🌱🌼

Our residents have been enjoying some time out in the garden, getting their hands dirty preparing the soil, planting, and setting bulbs ready for the season ahead. There’s something so special about watching the garden come to life together.

A big thank you to our wonderful volunteer Mary, who joined us and brought plenty of smiles along the way 💚

We can’t wait to see everything bloom!

24/03/2026

Team Talk Tuesdays 🧩 this team works because you're in it!
This week we want to introduce to you all, our Admin Assistant, Emma.

✨Why do you do the job you do? I am always doing something that leaves me fulfilled and happy at the end of my day! I love making a difference to peoples day and making them smile, and helping them in any way I can!

✨What would people say about me? I think people would say I am kind, supportive and probably always laughing at something.

✨Guilty pleasure snack whilst at work.. I'm partial to a pan au chocolate as everyone knows, but quite frankly anything I can get my hands on!

23/03/2026

Our residents have enjoyed a wonderful reminiscence session exploring buttons, bows, and haberdashery 🧵✨

Together, we shared heartwarming stories of “make do and mend,” treasured outfits, and the special garments saved for life’s most memorable occasions. It was a lovely journey down memory lane, filled with laughter and meaningful conversation.

We then rounded off the morning with coffee and delicious cake in our bistro ☕🍰 the perfect ending to a delightful session!

22/03/2026

What a wonderful week we’ve had! 🎶

We were delighted to welcome the Launton Handbell Ringers for a special visit, and what a performance it was. Residents enjoyed listening to the beautiful music, singing along to familiar tunes, and soaking up the joyful atmosphere.

There were plenty of smiles, tapping feet, and shared moments of happiness, a truly uplifting experience for everyone involved. Thank you to the Launton Handbell Ringers for such a memorable afternoon! 💛

21/03/2026

More baking fun here at Wellford Gardens for our Comic Relief celebrations ❤️🍰

There’s nothing like a little laughter, a lot of cake, and coming together for a great cause! Our residents have been busy sharing memories, smiles, and of course enjoying a few cheeky snacks along the way 😄

Comic Relief is all about spreading joy, kindness, and making a difference — and we’ve certainly done that with plenty of giggles, teamwork, and some fantastic baking creations 🎂✨

“Laughter can bring the great British public together and help change lives.”

Laughter really is the best ingredient ❤️😂

20/03/2026

This week we’ve been celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week 🌈💧

While it’s been a fantastic opportunity to really focus on the importance of good nutrition and staying hydrated, it’s something that is always at the heart of everything we do here in our care home.

We’ve had so much fun taking part in activities throughout the week, from creating colourful jelly rainbows to enjoying a wonderful variety of fresh fruits, infused waters, and some truly amazing creations from our talented kitchen team 🍓🍊🍋

With the sun now shining, it’s the perfect reminder that hydration is key, helping everyone feel their best, stay energised, and enjoy each day to the fullest ☀️💦

A big thank you to everyone who took part and made the week such a success!

19/03/2026

The sun is shining and we’ve made the most of every moment this afternoon ☀️

Our lovely residents have been soaking up the sunshine out on the balcony, sun hat on and smiles all around! It’s days like these that lift everyone’s spirits and bring such a warm, happy atmosphere.

Here’s to more afternoons spent enjoying the fresh air and sunshine 🌼

18/03/2026

We have had a wonderful time celebrating St Patrick’s Day here! ☘️

Our residents enjoyed an amazing performance from the Marion Flanagan School of Irish Dance, which brought so much energy, joy, and a true taste of Irish tradition, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it!

We kept the celebrations going by embracing the spirit of Ireland in the kitchen, baking a delicious Irish apple cake together. The smell alone was enough to make it a special afternoon!💚

Now just our Race Night event this Thursday evening, to enjoy our race night entertainment, with plenty of cheering and laughter along the way. Our team will also be serving a hearty Irish-inspired menu, including a delicious full Irish twist, along with a traditional Guinness.