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
Handbell Ringers
Along with the glorious weather we enjoyed an outdoor afternoon concert in our beautiful grounds from the local Handbell Ringers.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Chacombe Primary School joined our residents for a Teddy bear picnic afternoon. Residents managed to build wonderful relationships with the children. They enjoyed a picnic lunch out in the the garden, followed by a bear hunt on the lawn. One of the residents, Robert, shared the story of his 80 years old teddy bear, which also joined them on the day.
Outdoor Cinema
Chacombe Park hosted its community outdoor cinema and what a success it was. Residens and staff enjoyed fish and chips, ice creams and a glass of Prosecco while watching the Greatest Showman on big screen.
Our Divisional Winners
Well done to Dean Richards and Bose Jose, who were named as Divisional Winners in the 'Carer of the Year' category and 'Chef of the Year' category, respectively, for the 2019 Barchester Care Awards.
The Magic Table
We are delighted to announce that we have just had a Magic Table installed, which is an interactive light projector, designed to support residents living with dementia by keeping them engaged through specialised games.
The light projections respond to hand and arm movement, allowing residents to stay stimulated and, most of all, have fun!
You can read more about it on this page.
Afternoon Tea & Music
We were joined by Bill James for a sunny afternoon in the garden with delicious scones, jam tarts, ice creams and music.
