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
Sunny Day Out
We enjoyed a walk in the local park looking at the space-themed flower beds that we planted by the local schools of Banbury.
Punch & Judy
Punch & Judy came to Chacombe recently, which brought back memories of residents sat on the beach watching similar shows.
Pet Therapy
We have been without a PAT dog for a long time, so it was a great delight to be visited by Nancy, who will be joining us on a fortnightly basis.
Cake Sale
What a fabulous spread! We held a cake sale in aid of Barchester's Charitable Foundation with an aim to raise £100. We reached our target and raised £100.35. We were joined by friends, family, and the community, who helped us with this goal.
Armed Forces Day
In our local town, there was a parade to celebrate Armed Forces Day – a few of us went along and joined the celebrations, sharing and reminiscing about past experiences with the Armed Forces. We were even lucky enough to see the spitfire do a flyby over the town.
Fun in the Sun
We can’t complain about the glorious weather, as we have been out in the garden enjoy ice cream. We love the sunshine!
