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
Pet Therapy
The residents are Chacombe Park have recently enjoyed a spot of Pet Therapy. They absolutely love it when this adorable puppy visits!
Weekly Challenge
Joan, a resident from Chacombe Park has been out on her U-Bike completely her weekly challenge of pedaling for 5 minutes! It's becoming very competitive between all the residents.
Burns Night
Residents at Cheverton Lodge celebrated Burns Night in style on Monday 25th November with a bagpipe performance in the reception and lounges followed by a poetry recital of some of Robert Burns most famous works. This was topped off with a fabulous Scottish Highland Tea prepared by our Head Chef and his team. A lovely experience enjoyed by all!
Owens Animals Visits
Staff and residents enjoyed a visit from Owens Animals, who brought a variation of animals and insects, all of which the residents and staff where able to hold and learn more about!
PAT Dog comes to Chacombe Park
This week we welcomed back the PAT dog around the home and what a delight it was, all the residents loved seeing little Mabel and are looking forward to her visiting regularly!
Ballroom Dancing
We had a performance from the students at Oxford University, who came and did some ballroom dancing for a fellow ballroom dancers birthday here at Chacombe Park, we had a lovely afternoon and got wowed with their dances!
