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
Cake Competition
The lovely care team are showing off our beautiful Christmas cake. Our residents made, planned and decorated a beautiful homemade cake for the annual cake competition. Many people were involved in the process, and we enjoyed all the hard work it took to create something so delicious.
Remembrance Sunday
Austen House came together to remember those who died in the line of duty. Many stories and poems were shared to reminisce with each other and the service was streamed on television. We also thank the Thrive Toddler group for the wreath, which was made specially for Austen House.
Bonfire Night
We celebrated Bonfire Night with hot chocolate, sparklers, s’mores, poems, and crafts. The residents had lots of fun and many smiles were shared by all.
Oktoberfest
Residents at Austen House enjoyed celebrating the world’s largest folk festival by taking part in an authentic German experience, listening to German music, tasting traditional beer and sampling pretzels and treats! Everyone had a lovely afternoon.
Harvest Festival
Austen House celebrates the Harvest Festival by collecting gifts and non-perishable food items for the local community. Residents loved celebrating the occasion and even got creative, making a salt dough display.
Pumpkin Carving
Residents at Austen House show off their creative skills by carving, painting and gluing pieces to a pumpkin. Residents had lots of fun doing this and a few said they have never done it before. Everyone was very happy with the outcome of the pumpkin and were laughing at the silly faces!
