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
Spooky!
Chacombe Park residents are getting ready for a spooky time this weekend. Residents made themed bunting in readiness for lots of entertaining tricks and treats during Halloween.
Celebrating National Poetry Day
We had a lot of fun celebrating National Poetry Day by creating our own limericks with lots of strange words being made up to try and rhyme with Chacombe.
We eventually came up with these two poems - both food related.
Limerick 1
There was a young lady from Chacombe,
Who certainly knew how to bake'em,
the Yorkshire puds were ever so good,
they raided the pantry to make'em,
and that’s why she came to Chacombe.
Limerick 2
Set in the acres of Oxfordshire
Lays a sweet little village called Chacombe,
Where we live in a home,
from which we can roam,
to discover the best eggs and bacon.
I think it's fair to say that we won't be famous poets any time soon.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Resident, Howard, was shown the deliciously decorated cupcakes that were provided by staff and residents to support this fantastic charity day for Macmillan Cancer Support. Howard was clearly spoilt for choice and followed the Activity Coordinator, Hannah Bascott’s, advice and had two!
Hannah’s Chocolate Brownies became the favourite and she was awarded the Best Baker prize.
We are pleased to say that Chacombe Park raised over a hundred pounds and thousands of calories for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Banbury Food Fair
Our amazing staff managed to scoop up nineteen different prizes at the Banbury Food Fair - well done to everyone!
Harvest Festival Sing Along
Residents, visitors and staff at Chacombe Park enjoyed a Saturday afternoon sing along with traditional harvest hymns and musician, Tristan Pate, providing jolly tunes for all to enjoy. This was followed by a delicious afternoon tea served by hospitality.
Scarecrow Fun
Residents at Chacombe Park really enjoyed making a couple of brilliant scarecrows, which certainly brought smiles to all who visited!
