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.
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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
A Very Chocolaty Afternoon!
Chacombe Park held a delicious chocolate afternoon, where residents enjoyed the delights of a chocolate fountain with lots of fresh fruit, marshmallows, miniature shortbreads and cookies to dip in and devour!
Chacombe Park's Divisional Winners
Congratulations to Hannah Boscott and Siobhan Dobbs, who have been named as Divisional Winners in the Activities Coordinator of the Year and Home Administration categories at this year's Barchester Care Awards.
Open Day at Chacombe Park
Chacombe Park took part in National Care Home Open day and held their annual fete on Saturday 18th June. Lots of fun was had as the youngsters visiting practiced their aim on willing participants! The rain held off and we raised just over £250 for the residents to enjoy.
100th Birthday Celebrations
Chacombe Park has a centenarian living in its midst.
We had a lovely afternoon celebrating resident May's 100th birthday. The sun shone while families and friends raised their glasses to the lovely May.
Art & Soul
Chacombe Park were blessed to have the wonderful Annie from Art & Soul come and do a creative art afternoon with residents. They all had a great time and cannot wait for her to return!
An Adorable Guest at Chacombe Park
Tory, a long serving member of the housekeeping staff, who is currently on maternity leave, brought delight to the residents as she introduced two week old William to the Chacombe family. Resident, Judy, loved holding William.
