Waterside Court residents enjoy inspiring visit to wildlife photography exhibition
Residents from Waterside Court Care Home in Wallingford recently enjoyed a truly memorable outing to visit our sister home, Middletown Grange Care Home in Hailey, near Witney, for a special Wildlife Photography Exhibition staged by talented Home Administrator Reji Joseph.
The exhibition, which ran from August 27 to September 7, featured an incredible 125 original wildlife and landscape photographs captured by Reji himself. Each image is available for purchase, with all profits going to Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, which supports older people and adults living with a disability or mental health condition by helping them to connect or re-connect with their local communities.
Our residents were captivated by the breath-taking images on display — from puffins on Skomer Island, birds at Slimbridge, and even a rare black-browed albatross photographed at Bempton Cliffs, to stunning landscapes from Reji’s homeland in South India. The photographs not only sparked conversations and fond memories, but also created a joyful and uplifting atmosphere throughout the visit.
Reji Joesph, who has a lifelong passion for photography and nature, said: “I would be thrilled if my photography could help raise funds for a cause I deeply care about and for the organisation I proudly work with. To me, nature is one of the most beautiful gifts we have, and capturing it through a lens is my way of appreciating and sharing it.”
Clemence Heriman, Senior General Manager at Waterside Court, commented: “We are all so proud of Reji. We know how caring he is and how much he wants to help others through his talent.
"Our residents and team at Waterside Court would like to thank Reji and everyone at Middletown Grange for their warm hospitality and for giving us the opportunity to enjoy such a beautiful and meaningful exhibition.
"The verdict from our residents was unanimous “It was a wonderful day out, and such a special experience — thank you, Reji!”
Reji's collection will become a roadshow event, showcasing at many other Barchester homes across the region from end September. It's location and future exhibition dates will be shared on the Middletown Grange website and Facebook page shortly.
Waterside Court provides residential and dementia care for respite residents and those requiring longer-term care. Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.