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
Harvest Festival
Chacombe Park residents kicked of the Harvest Festival week with a spot of traditional bread making. The concentration and attention to detail all paid off, as a fabulous wheat sheaf loaf is now on display in the home.
National Cupcake Week
Lots of creative fun was had at Chacombe Park, as the residents made their own cupcakes for National Cupcake Week. However, these cupcakes were different than most, as they were made, quite literally, in cups!
As you can see, to the delight of the residents, their cupcakes rose to the occasion
It's a Beach Day!
An afternoon of singing on an (almost) sunny day! Chacombe Park put on a beach day afternoon for the residents and families to enjoy. Singer, Tristan Pate, wowed the residents and their families and, after a good old sing-along, many traditional ice creams were consumed.
It's a Beach Day!
An afternoon of singing on an (almost) sunny day! Chacombe Park put on a beach day afternoon for the residents and families to enjoy. Singer, Tristan Pate, wowed the residents and their families and, after a good old sing-along, many traditional ice creams were consumed.
Chacombe Park Goes for Gold!
Chacombe Park won a staggering 19 Rosettes at the Banbury Food Festival; it was such an amazing afternoon, thanks to our amazing team! The sun shone as the residents and staff began to celebrate this amazing achievement.
Carolann Hinson, General Manager, said: “I am immensely proud of the residents and team here at Chacombe Park, bringing home 19 Rosettes. The Banbury Food Festival has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home is always keen to support this fantastic day.”
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Oh, what fun! Say no more when Head of Maintenance, Ian Williams, jumped at the opportunity to be Alice for an afternoon and Ian's assistant, Dylan, became the King. General Manager, Carolann, stepped into the role of playing the Queen. Singing, dancing and karaoke was all supervised by the grinning Cheshire Cat and the team at Chacombe. What a fantastic afternoon; it was all finished off with some delightful tea.
