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
The Feeding of the Lambs
Residents living at Chacombe Park had a lovely afternoon saying hello and assisting the lambs at Limes Farm with their milk supply. Residents then really enjoyed consuming some afternoon tea in Limes Farm's café.
Party at Chacombe!
Chacombe Park held a wonderful launch party to celebrate the start of a new era, following significant investment to the home.
Visitors were welcomed to view the home’s stylish new interior and take a tour of the it on Friday 20th May.
Champagne glasses were raised as resident, Captain Charles Vyvyan Howard, DSC, took up the honour of officially cutting the red ribbon and declaring that Chacombe Park's new refurbishment was open.
With the refurbishment now offering additional luxurious social areas, guests enjoyed traditional afternoon tea listening to Ariella Strings playing live.
The home’s General Manager was available to answer any questions guests had about finding the right home and about the services offered at Chacombe Park.
Sally Matthews, Home Services Advisor, said: “The home is looking better than ever after the recent investment and it was a pleasure to showcase the elegant new interior at the launch party. My door is always open, and anyone who couldn’t make the Open Day is very welcome to drop by for a cup of tea any other day instead.”
Celebrating the Queen's Birthday
Here at Chacombe Park, we celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday with good old fashioned Victoria sponge and a performance from Richard Deveraux, which was enjoyed by all around the home!
National Nutrition and Hydration Week
Chacombe Park Care Home near Banbury is celebrating winning the Barchester National Nutrition and Hydration Week (14th – 20th March) with wholesome food and thirst quenching beverages.
During this week Barchester Healthcare ran a creative challenge for the Chefs of Barchester homes to provide the best nutritional fine dining experience and the winners will be awarded £500 of kitchen equipment.
We are delighted to announce that Chacombe Park’s Head Chef Paul Ganea won the Barchester competition for the region with his delightfully presented, nationally packed fine dining meals.
David Groves General Manager at the home, said “Chefs are trained to meet the resident's specific dietary requirements as well as all their likes and dislikes. In addition to being trained in how to cook delicious and well prepared food, the chefs are trained in nutritional balance and special diets with lots of thought going into menu planning. "Well done Paul".
Quick, the Sun is Out!
A lovely stroll around the beautiful grounds at Chacombe Park for the lovely ladies, just in time before the sun shot in and so they did… for yummy homemade tea and cake!
St Patrick's Day
Residents enjoyed their Irish stew with the offer of a spot of Guinness if desired. An afternoon of Irish singing with homemade cakes and Bailey’s Irish cream at the ready. A great day was had by all!
