Activities at Chacombe Park Care Home

Another wonderful morning with our monthly Baby & Toddler group!

The little ones had a fun time with the lovely Philippa who kept them engaged throughout the session. Many of our residents got involved too, seeing the youngsters always gives them so much joy.

At Chacombe Park Care home we know that intergenerational activity is hugely beneficial to all involved as it encourages communication and social skills. Intergenerational contact also helps to develop language and reading confidence through shared activities, as well as increasing confidence and self-esteem. Lastly it helps children to develop empathy, care and kindness, helping them to understand and talk more positively about ageing and older people.

We had a great reason to celebrate this day as we have such a multicultural team with members originating from all parts of the world! We have staff from Britain, India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Jamaica! Many staff members dressed up in honour of their traditional attire and bought in some food for everyone to try.

Many of the residents enjoyed the food and loved seeing everyone looking so colourful!

National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at Chacombe Park Care home remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community. 

This afternoon our residents indulged in a tasty treat with some cheese and wine, this was thoroughly enjoyed and was a fantastic sociable occasion!

We also wished one of our residents, Ian, a heartfelt goodbye as he has recovered his mobility and has now gone back home.

We love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.

Happy Birthday to our wonderful resident Jean!

Jean lights up every room she enters, always wanting to put a smile on your face, she's such a giggle and everyones friend. Her family came and celebrated the big occasion with her along with our team members. Her beautiful cake was made by our own talented chef Sumith!

We were delighted to welcome ZooLab to Chacombe Park, providing a wonderful opportunity for an ethical and engaging animal encounter.

Our residents, families, and team members embraced the experience with great enthusiasm - showing both curiosity and bravery as they met and held the animals.
From moments of excitement to a touch of nervous laughter, the session brought smiles, conversation, and meaningful enrichment to all involved.

A truly memorable day showcasing the vibrant life enrichment we are proud to offer. 

Yesterday it was World cocktail day. So of course we had to celebrate!
The residents got involved in the creation of several cocktails, including a Rum punch. They enjoyed making them, then thoroughly enjoyed drinking them! 

National celebrations events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at remain connected with the wider Barchester community.

We celebrated VE day in our home today with afternoon tea and iconic songs sung by our residents Ambassador Janet, who also played the piano as she sang!

Also we raised funds for our Barchester charity in aid of supporting adults with mental health condition and disabilities.

We had a raffle to win a lovely hamper full of goodies to raise funds and we made made  £281.50!

Our Activities Team is dedicated to ensuring that we organise events that encourage our residents to host their families and friends at Chacombe Park Care home. Our home is always to open to loved ones who wish to take part in our life enrichment program. 

It was a lovely afternoon for the residents on our Birch Lane community, playing skittles and catch! The skittles became quite a competitive game and residents had a real giggle trying to beat each other. Games like these are a perfect way to introduce fun to their continued hand-eye coordination skills.

A few of the residents enjoyed a trip out to Barn Grove Coffee Shop this morning to enjoy their lovely home-made brownies and fabulous selection of hot drinks. The staff were lovely and welcoming to the residents who all enjoyed their treats.

Jean made friends with a little toddler and was over the moon!

In the afternoon back at home some of the residents enjoyed a walk around the beautiful grounds at Chacombe Park, they were admiring the seasonal display of Blue bells and Rhododendrons.

Its Hot, Hot, Hot! Some of the residents and staff had an enjoyable walk to our local pub and had a lovely time together enjoying a few drinks in the sun.

The Residents very much enjoyed the hot weather and as usual the staff at the pub were very accommodating to us all!

At Chacombe Park Care home we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures. 

We celebrate the true heroes at the heart of Chacombe - our incredible nursing team.

Day and night, 24/7, they go above and beyond to provide not only exceptional clinical and nursing care, but also comfort, compassion, reassurance, and love to our residents and their families.

Their dedication changes lives every single day. Whether it’s a comforting hand to hold, a reassuring smile, or expert care during difficult moments, our nurses are always there when they are needed most.
We could not be prouder of the passion, strength, kindness, and professionalism they bring to Chacombe each and every day. Thank you for everything you do - you truly make our home a special place

Another wonderful morning at the dementia friendly choir in the town of Brackley, which residents look forward to each week!  

Also it was absolutely fantastic seeing members of our sister home Juniper there, everyone had a good sing song and enjoyed catching up!

Regular trips to local attractions, areas of natural beauty and other excursions are important parts of our life enrichment program and feature often on our resident-led activity planners. 

Our trip to the dementia friendly choir in Brackley was great fun and the first since the Easter holidays.

Everyone had a nice time catching up with each other, and of course enjoyed the singing!

Our employee of the month award goes our fabulous Admin Assistant Janine!

She does outstanding work here at Chacombe Park and is recognised by her colleagues and residents for her efforts. Nothing is too much trouble for Janine. She's the first person you meet at our reception and always willing to help where it's required around the home.  Congratulations Janine, its so very well deserved.