Activities at Ashchurch View Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Sarah Walker
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am the Activities Coordinator for Ashchurch View. I have always worked in care and my experience includes working with older people in the community. I am passionate about working with those living with dementia to enhance well-being as well as fun along the way. I will plan a varied and interesting variety of events and activities with new ideas welcome!
As a team we are committed to Barchesters Life Enrichment Programme ensuring we work with mind, body and soul.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Ashchurch View Care Home
Barber Service
We were delighted to be invited by Badgeworth Court Care Home – Barchester Healthcare team for agents afternoon out and take part in the Dementia Barber service held in their home. While waiting for their hair cut, the gents enjoyed a cup of tea, catch up and meet other residents; and there was a lot to talk about, but the main subject was football. Just before we left, a few ladies also joined us in the lounge and enjoyed a chat. It was certainly an enjoyable afternoon and a nice treat and pampering time to our gentleman residents.
Jubilee Celebrations
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations were in full swing at Ashcurch view. Residents, families and staff have come together to celebrate in style! There were 4 full days of celebrations in the home! Everyone truly enjoyed the garden party by having live music from Anna Tharia, cakes and refreshments. A wonderful time with everyone getting together to celebrate the Queen Elizabeth reign of 70 years.
Strawberry picking and picnic
Residents and staff visited Primrose Vale Farm to pick their own strawberries and enjoy a picnic for lunch. Residents also enjoyed seeing many children playing in the park, the beautiful hanging baskets and pots with the colourful and bright flowers in, and mainly the fresh air.
International Nurses Day
Nurses are essential and valuable members of our home! Our home manager presented our nurses with gifts and thank you cards for their very hard work and appreciation.
Dementia Action Week
As part of dementia action week, we held a fundraising day for Dementia UK in our café at Ashchurch view care home. It was so lovely to see many families and residents joining in “Time for a cuppa” and cake of course. Dementia is a subject very close to our hearts and one that affects so many; not just the individual living with this condition, but also their loved ones.
World Donkey Day
We celebrated World Donkey day in style, we received the special visit from Charlie from Kelly’s Donkeys. Residents commented “I’ve never imagined that I would see a donkey indoors!” “He is such a good and well trained donkey” “he is so gentle”
