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
Monthly Play Group Wriggles & Giggles
Today's session included a special interactive music class courtesy of Philippa from Rhythm Time Banbury, Buckingham and The Cotswolds who will be returning on the first Wednesday of each month.
These sessions offer a welcoming environment where parents and their young children can engage in music, games and various multi-sensory activities alongside the care home residents.
The Chacombe Park play group is FREE of charge and open to all parents, guardians and carers with babies and small children from the local community.
Refreshments and healthy snacks are provided throughout the sessions to keep us all happy and hydrated.
Our next session will be on 7th May 10am-11:30am and we can't wait to see you all again! Hopefully the lovely weather will hold and your little ones can ventue outside for fun in our beautiful gardens.
Mothering Sunday Celebrations
We celebrated Mother's Day with an elegant afternoon tea party. The special event brought together residents and their loved ones to enjoy a selection of delectable treats crafted by the home's skilled culinary and hospitality team.
This very special day began with a trip to the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Chacombe village for a service celebrating Lent as we get closer to Easter. Then back at the home it was a perfect day to take a walk around the grounds and pick some of our numerous spring blooms for flower arranging.
The care home was transformed for the occasion with fresh floral arrangements and cheerful bunting, creating a warm environment where everyone could celebrate and honour mothers past and present.
"It was truly a wonderful day," said General Manager Shaju Paul. "Seeing our residents enjoying quality time with their families over a delicious afternoon tea prepared by our talented chefs was incredibly heart-warming. These moments of connection are what make our community so special."
Trip to Local Garden Centre Brings Spring Joy
Today two of our lovely residents enjoyed a trip out to Barn Farm Plants garden centre in Wardington. They both had a lovely time chatting and enjoying their coffee and cakes in the cafe, then got out into the spring sunshine to look at the flowers.
Barbara was excited by the different types of flowers on display so we treated her to a lovely plant to put in her room.
Local HSBC Advisor Pop-Up
While more and more people are happy to do their banking online, HSBC recognise that many of us still like to do it face-to-face. Understanding this need, Chacombe Park have teamed up with the local HSBC branch advisors to set up a 'Pop-Up' at our home.
We have plenty of free parking and complimentary refreshments available so you can meet the specialists in comfort to discuss any banking queries you may have.
The first pop-up was a great success, with many of our own staff benefiting from the advice they provided on reducing the risk of fraud, and getting set up with online and mobile banking.
We hope this ease of access to your local branch advisors is of benefit to you. Please feel free to visit the homes' next session on 10th April 2025 between 09.30am – 1pm. See attached poster for details, we look forward to welcoming you.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
This week, we celebrated the importance of healthy eating and staying hydrated with our wonderful residents and their family members! Some things we've done include...Visiting a local coffee shop where residents enjoyed barista-style coffees and chocolate brownies. A refreshing boost of vitamins with homemade fruit and veggie smoothies. Mocktail hour!
Fun, fruity, and alcohol-free cocktails that bring a tropical twist to hydration while arranging flowers around the home. Freshly baked scones with a choice of jams and creams which were very popular among residents and staff. Our residents have loved the delicious and nutritious offerings and we truly appreciate all the hard work and passion chef Stephan has put into making this week so enjoyable!
Another day of birthday celebrations!
The lovely Arthur, and David were join by family and friends for their birthday celebrations. Our wonderful care staff joined them to sing 'Happy Birthday' and present them each with a delicious Chef baked cake for them each.
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.
