Activities at Chacombe Park Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Morgan Dowie
Hi, my name is Morgan and I joined the Chacombe Park life enrichment team in January 2025. I love getting to know our residents, and I'm extremely passionate about their continued wellbeing and enjoy providing tailored activities that stimulate happiness, and continued fulfilment.
Prior to joining Chacombe Park, I worked as a Senior Carer, and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Outside of work, I’m a wife and mother to our beautiful little girl. Originally from Birmingham our little family has now settled in Banbury. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instil this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01295 712001 or email me direct on: Chacombe.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.
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
D-Day Commemorative Tree Planting
On D-Day, Chacombe School students, residents family and staff joined Chacombe Park Care Home to plant a tree to remember the lives that were lost on D-Day. To commemorate the 80th anniversary, students sang, shared a beloved story and Janet (one of our residents) played piano beautifully and sang a hymn. The youngest child from the local school and Chacombe’s oldest resident planted an oak tree in remembrance.
Trip to Cotefield Nurseries
We enjoyed a trip to Cotefield Nurseries Garden Centre last week. We had a look around at all the colourful plants in the sunshine and Meg told us all about her love for geraniums. We reminisced about our own gardens and what we enjoyed planting in them.
We also enjoyed a spot of tea and a slice of cake - and some surprise visitors! When I mentioned to Angela’s family that we would be taking her to their local garden centre, they were more than happy to join us there. It was so lovely to be able to support them in a family trip that took place in their local community. We are always happy to welcome family!
Garden Day
Chacombe Park staff and residents (plus some family members!) took full advantage of the sunshine recently and as you can see, all really enjoyed each other’s company! Residents helped staff to tidy up the garden, or just enjoyed some rays of sunshine in the comfort of our grounds. We hope you enjoy some of the pictures of our fun adventures!
VE Day Party
What a wonderful day to celebrate VE Day. Kim held a wonderful reminiscence session in the morning which residents enjoyed - some were so keen to start discussing that they started before they got to the lounge!
So many of our residents came to join us out in the glorious sunshine as we held a delicious BBQ lunch outside, accompanied by some Glenn Miller.
It was a pleasure to sit out in our gorgeous grounds as the sun shone down on us. Cyril commented “It’s lovely to see some sunshine and to be able to appreciate it” whilst Joan said “It’s good to hear this music again”.
We were then joined by Vintage Ruby who sang us some classic wartime songs as we danced along. There isn’t a party quite like a Chacombe party!
Lollipop Ponies visit
It was an absolute honour to see the joy that Lollipop Ponies brought to our residents. There were so many happy faces as Lollipop the miniature pony walked into the room for cuddles!
Anna was especially happy to see Lollipop and couldn’t help but smile as she received multiple cuddles.
Joan asked if we could keep the pony, to which we unfortunately had to decline but we agreed that this visit would certainly need to be repeated.
Thank you Lollipop Ponies for making so many of our days. We look forward to seeing you again!
Decorating our home
Shirley and Bernil have been busy painting! We are so lucky to have such creative people here at Chacombe - we can now enjoy seeing their beautiful artwork as we walk down the corridor.
Shirley commented that she saw Bernil working hard and was only more than happy to help.
Having residents involved in making Chacombe colourful and homely is important to us - and certainly them! It’s also great to see a space where people can stop and read comments from residents about their life here.
Keep up the good work Shirley and Bernil!
Upcoming events
VE Day Cocktails & Canapes
Join us on 7th May from 2.30pm to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with an early party with a live performance from the Fiona Harrison 'A Voice in a Million'.
VE Day Party in the Park - All Welcome!
Help us celebrate VE Day on 8th May from 12.30pm. We'll be hosting a 'party in the park' for all ages. Bring a picnic or simply enjoy our BBQ with your friends and family.
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families and friends for a lovely weekly get-together. Please join us every Friday from 3.30pm for fun and games.
Community Cafe - All Welcome!
Come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats every Monday and Friday 10am-11am. Complimentary and dementia friendly.
Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Local parents and their little ones are invited to join us for fun with our residents and Philippa from Rhythm Time on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10am - 11.30am.
Emergency Services - Take a Break!
Come and take a break on us, relax in the warmth of our home, enjoy a slice of cake and a lovely cuppa or cooling juice.
