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Activities at Chacombe Park Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Kim Martin

Activities Assistant

Hello, I’m Kim and I work within the activities team here at Chacombe Park. I started in 2017, initially as a Senior Care Assistant before moving into the life enrichment team as an Activities Assistant.

I have a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care and love to spend time with our residents. Having the opportunity to improve their daily wellbeing and enrich their lives whilst in our care means everything to me. Whether that be sitting with someone one on one providing a pamper session, or running a high energy activity session, each day is different and there is never a dull moment!

We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01295 712001 or email me direct on: Chacombe.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.

Celebrating life at Chacombe Park Care Home

Lunch at the Local

The residents enjoyed their trip to the pub today for a fantastic lunch and a bit of a chitchat, always a very welcoming atmosphere at The George and Dragon Chacombe. One resident Peter asked when is the next trip to the pub, he wants to become a regular!

Intergenerational Fun for All Ages

Today we hosted our monthly Baby and Toddler session. In these sessions some of our residents also get involved and really enjoy the interaction with the parents and their little ones, it brings so much joy to the residents.

In the afternoon we held a sensory session, designed to bring back fond memories from their earlier lives by smelling, touching and hearing items that can trigger such memories and emotions.

Weekly Armchair Fitness

The residents had their weekly exercise class with Allyson, which they always look forward to. They enjoy following instruction for the choreography moves, and feel the benefits of a gentle workout, elastic strips are used as an aid for movement and stretching.

One resident, Janet, said it is the highlight of her week!

Grand Prix with Cheese and Wine

On Sunday the residents were treated to a lovely cheese platter with wine while some also enjoyed watching the Grand prix along with some family members. The experience was even more special as it took place in our newly refurbished Activities Room. We look forward to inviting more friends and family and the local community to this amazing communal space.

Join us on the 6^th September when we open our doors for everyone to view the homes completed refurbishment.

Fun Flower Arranging

Today we had another of our very popular flower arranging sessions. Our residents simply love to set up our numerus vases with an array of seasonal blooms. The sweet fragrances flood the communal rooms putting a smile on everyone’s faces.

60's Swing at Chcombe Park

The residents in our home today had a wonderful time with Live Entertainment from the fantastic Fiona Harrison - A Voice in a Million. She sang some lovely 60s musical numbers, and some classic pop tubes including one of the Beatles songs 'Octopuses Garden' which was a big hit with the residents, many got up to dance with a little assistance from our carers!

Barchester Care Awards – Divisional Winner

And our winner is… Gareth Lewis crowned Maintenance Champion of the Year for the Central Division.

Next stop…the nationals!

Over 5,250 incredibly high-standard nominations were received this year. Gareth of Chacombe Park will join winners from across the UK at a special awards event in October to celebrate their outstanding achievements and see if they’ve won a national award.

We are extremely proud to have a colleague of Gareths' qualities working alongside us, and we thank him for all his hard work and dedication. In particular for always going out of his way to help wherever it's needed, whatever the tasks is!

Gareth is truly a Champion of Chacombe Park and of the whole Central Division!

Well done Gareth, thoroughly deserved.

Poetry, Posies and Prosecco

The residents in our home had a wonderful morning listening to poetry from our lovely volunteer Jon. This is something we frequently do and is something the residents really look forward to.

In the afternoon it was our weekly flower arranging session, which is always a hit with the residents. One of the resident's daughter, Karen, also got involved with this activity, which some enjoyed with a cheeky glass of fizz!

Residents Hugh and Pauline who have been married for over 65 years also came and took part in the flower arranging.

Celebrating Our Staff - Employee of the Month

Srilakshmis's colleagues, residents, friends and family members within the home have chosen her to be Chacombe Park Employee of the month for July 2025.

She is an extremely hard working member of the care team who is always willing to help all of her colleagues in a variety of disciplines to keep the home running smoothly and our residents adore her. Congratulations Srilakshmi from us all.