Activities at Chacombe Park Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Heather Gooch
My name is Heather and I am the Head of Activities here at Chacombe Park. My role is to ensure that all residents are supported in enjoying hobbies and events that enrich their life.
I have a Bachelors degree in Theatre Performance, as well as a PGCE in Secondary Drama. I have previously worked for another Barchester home back in 2012 before working as a secondary school teacher, teaching Drama at both GCSE and A Level. I have a passion for person centred care, which has come from my love of pastoral work during my time as a teacher. I want each resident to feel appreciated and supported to enjoy the skills/hobbies that they have treasured before their time at Chacombe.
In my spare time I enjoy singing, cross stitch and learning new skills. I endeavour to bring these hobbies and passions into my role here at Chacombe, as well as learn some new skills from the vast range of knowledge that our residents can bring!
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 Chacombe Park Care Home
Jubilee Celebrations
The day started with watching the trooping of the colour before we came together in the garden and the balconies for the big lunch. Residents enjoyed a street style party in the garden alongside friends and family. There was a delicious spread of food prepared by our chefs, including hot dogs, burgers, coronation chicken sandwiches, classic picnic selections as well as delicious berry fruit salad. The garden bar was serving Pimms and non-alcoholic punches and later in the afternoon ice cream cones and Victoria sponge were served alongside tea and coffee. We were joined by the fantastic Alan Hook and his Saxophone for an afternoon of live entertainment and the children happily played the garden games throughout the afternoon. It was a wonderful afternoon celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee
National Beer Day
National Beer Day! The team organised a gentleman’s lunch club at Hook Norton Brewery, where the gentlemen enjoyed having a Hooky beer in the Malthouse cafe whilst enjoying a delicious lunch, Team members also brought home a selection of beers from the brewery for residents to try from the mobile bar.
Blenheim Palace Flower show
Residents had a great day out at Blenheim Palace Flower show, were they perused the wonderful array of stalls, and magnificent flower displays, they also enjoyed a flower arranging demonstrations to get some top tips for our next flower arranging session.
Shakespeare Day
Residents celebrated Shakespeare Day in style with a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon in honour of the world’s greatest playwright. The residents had a lovely minibus trip to the home town of William Shakespeare. During the day, they enjoyed fish and chips by the river, had a lovely wonder through the high street where they picked up some delicious treats from the old fashioned sweet shop and visited Shakespeare’s place of birth. A wonderful day was had by all.
Songbook Cafe
Music is a great way to boost mood and wellbeing and residents have a fabulous time at the songbook cafe, were we listen to war time songs and pub singalongs, whilst making lots of noise with our musical instruments and being expressive through music!
VE Day
We celebrated this historic day with a garden party, residents enjoyed live music thanks to the wonderful Bill James and a delicious spread of cakes followed by strawberries and cream
