Activities at Ashcombe House 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.
Michelle Martin
I’m a fun, loud and outgoing individual who loves organising fun activities for residents at Ashcombe House (and staff, if possible). I’m very creative and keep the residents very active, both mentally and physically In my spare time, I love doing a lot of fundraising, which usually ends up with me sliding in mud.
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 Ashcombe House Care Home
Summer Fête
We hosted our Summer Fête on the 28th July. There was a tombola, a raffle, a BBQ, cocktails, live entertainment and face painting for the families. The ice cream van also turned up, which was a lovely surprise for everyone.
Activities Coordinators, Michelle and Karina, worked extremely hard, and the day was enjoyed by all families, residents and staff members.
For the Love of Music
A new entertainer and her accordion came to get the residents singing and dancing; even some of the staff were up on their feet, as the music was so good.
Beach Trip
We spent the day at South Sea Beach on Wednesday 18th July, where residents enjoyed fish and chips on the pier followed by ice-cream along the sea front as they took in the sea air. It brought back many memories for some and, for others, it was their first beach outing in a very long while.
Lunch in the Garden
Some residents enjoyed lunch in the garden as the weather has been so spectacular lately. They had a chance to get to know each other better whilst enjoying a nice meal and a glass or two of rosé wine out in the sunshine.
Pet Therapy
One of our Carers recently adopted three beautiful orphan kittens. She kindly bought them in to show some of the residents and one resident in particular was very overjoyed and loved having cuddles with them.
Out & About
Residents enjoyed a lovely outing and a picnic with sandwiches, a quiche, crisps, fresh fruit and doughnuts. This was followed by a stop at the pub to quench our thirst with a nice cold beer or glass of vino, where we were greeted by some local ducks.
