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
Pub Lunch
We always love going to our local pub for lunch and afternoons of fun and laughter. We always enjoy the delicious food and, best of all, it's right on our doorstep!
Scarecrow Hunt
We went out on a scarecrow hunt around the local village and stopped off for afternoon tea in the gardens. There were some brilliant displays to look at.
St George's Day
Adderbury Village morris dancers came and joined us for our St George’s Day celebrations. Great fun was had by all and residents were up dancing alongside the men.
Natural History Museum
We enjoyed a cultural day out to the Oxford Natural History Museum. It was a lot of fun looking back through time and a very enjoyable day out.
Bowling for Chacombe
We went bowling one afternoon at our local bowling alley. The competition was on from the outset and the ladies and gentlemen were all ready to give it their best shot. There were a few foul shots, plenty of spares, some great strikes and lots of fun!
Curling at Chacombe
In keeping with the Winter Olympics theme, we got out our curling set and had some friendly competition. Everyone was trying their best to be the closest to the middle and be the overall winner.
