Activities at Austen House Care Home
Here at Austen House, we like to get to know those we support, and from the day of moving in, our activities team will spend time on an individual basis learning about interests, likes and dislikes, life history and favourite hobbies.
We provide a wide range of activities, from one-to-one time, manicures and board games, through to live entertainment, prize bingo and our ever-popular cheese & wine events. Our activities team will also tailor individual activities to ensure residents can have as much or as little involvement as they choose.
In the summer months, greater focus is given to outdoor activities, such as barbecues and garden parties. In conjunction with our Chef, themed events are planned throughout the year, bringing activities and food together.
In their pink polo shirts, our activities team are easily identifiable and embrace ideas and suggestions from residents and their relatives to ensure that the activities provided keep those we support engaged, stimulated and entertained.
Iuliana Buican
Hi my name is Iuliana, I was a history teacher for 12 years before I joined Barchester in 2017. I am passionate about my job and love working with people. I enjoy planning and delivering meaningful activities which make a difference to our residents lives.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Austen House Care Home
Chinese New Year
Staff and residents at Austen House welcomed in the Year of the Rabbit with a day of celebrations and activities. Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, lucky red envelopes were exchanged and the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year and made lovely Chinese lanterns. Our Head Chef Ainsworth Brown cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed the delicious food.
International Flower Day
Residents and team members at Austen House celebrated International Flower Day, taking part in a flower-based activities. We started the day with a flower arranging competition, reminiscing about the flowers and their garden and continued with a flower quiz which everyone really enjoyed.
Aladdin Pantomime!
Residents, friends and team members at Austen House had a great time taking part in a fantastic performance of the Aladdin Pantomime presented by Tickled Pink Production. Everyone enjoyed singing and dancing along to their favourite pantomime characters, Widow Twankey, the evil Abanaza, the beautiful Princess Jasmine and of course the gorgeous Aladdin. Beautiful costumes and an amazing comedy story made everyone happy!
Emergency Services always welcome at Austen House
All Emergency Services are always welcome to come into Austen House and warm up with hot beverages and refreshments.
Thank you for all you do for our fantastic community
Happy Birthday to you
Residents Birthdays are a big event here at Austen House. The team like to make them as special for the individual as possible.
Our head chef and his team prepare a cake, our lifestyle department are in charge of a gift and all that is needed is for the resident to enjoy their special day
Football Ready
Staff and Residents here at Austen House are ready to cheer England on in the FIFA world cup . Austen House is decorated and ready for the match. Our kitchen has supplied treats and goodies to go with the excitement of the long awaited games.
Who - ever wins we will have a great time
