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.
Morgan Dowie
Hi, my name is Morgan and I joined the Chacombe Park life enrichment team in January 2025. I love getting to know our residents, and I'm extremely passionate about their continued wellbeing and enjoy providing tailored activities that stimulate happiness, and continued fulfilment.
Prior to joining Chacombe Park, I worked as a Senior Carer, and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Outside of work, I’m a wife and mother to our beautiful little girl. Originally from Birmingham our little family has now settled in Banbury. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instil this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. 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.
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
Employee of the Month - November
Please join us in congratulating Anjitha on receiving ‘Employee of the Month’ for November 2024.
Anjitha was nominated by our residents, her colleagues and residents’ relatives for always putting the residents first, always smiling and extremely supportive of her fellow colleagues. We all hope she enjoys spending the £25 voucher she will receive for this accolade on something nice for herself.
Christmas Day at Chacombe
Here at Chacombe Park we had a fantastic Christmas Day, with family visits followed by a beautiful festive lunch with turkey, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, puddings and cakes.
In the morning we welcomed Father Christmas and his elves from the North Pole, who brought gifts to all our residents - everyone was busy opening their presents and getting ready before the festive feast, prepared by our talented chef and kitchen team.
After lunch, we tuned in to watch and listen to the King's speech. Our day was filled with joy, smiles, music and laughter.
We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
Wine, Cheese and Carols
This week at our home we held a wine and cheese event to introduce our new manager; Shaju Paul to our residents and the local community. We had lovely turn out which was absolutely fantastic followed by a carol service from Diversity Church which the residents loved!
Carols, Birthdays and a trip to the Local!
What a busy week we've had in the run up to Christmas! On Tuesday the super talented children from Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy visited our residents to perform their Christmas Carol concert.
We also had birthday celebrations for some of our residents and today, we took a few residents to the local The George and Dragon Chacombe pub for a fantastic lunch with wine and beers all round!
Christmas Trip to Blenheim
Staff and residents were mesmerised by the lights on a recent visit to the beautiful Blenheim Palace at Christmas.
The Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site has been beautifully decorated for Christmas so that visitors can enjoy all the rich history and splendour that Blenheim Palace has to offer with the added festive fun of the palace ‘Neverland’, Great Court ice-rink and magical Light Trail and Christmas market.
Firmly positioned as one of the UK’s leading illuminated trails, as the residents of Chacombe Park meandered through the trail their faces, and smiles beamed as bright as the lights! Resident; Barbara was simply blown away with the illuminated displays saying ‘it was a truly wonderful experience’.
General Manager, Shaju Paul, said: “Today’s Christmas minibus trip to Blenheim Palace was an enchanted experience for all involved. Our residents adored the lights and have returned with grand designs planned for our homes extensive gardens next year!”.
Jazz and Christmas Jumpers
The festive season continues at our home with our residents and staff celebrating Christmas jumper day! The residents had an amazing time with festive food and live jazz music from Alan who sang some Christmas classics.
Upcoming events
VE Day Cocktails & Canapes
Join us on 7th May from 2.30pm to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with an early party with a live performance from the Fiona Harrison 'A Voice in a Million'.
VE Day Party in the Park - All Welcome!
Help us celebrate VE Day on 8th May from 12.30pm. We'll be hosting a 'party in the park' for all ages. Bring a picnic or simply enjoy our BBQ with your friends and family.
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families and friends for a lovely weekly get-together. Please join us every Friday from 3.30pm for fun and games.
Community Cafe - All Welcome!
Come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats every Monday and Friday 10am-11am. Complimentary and dementia friendly.
Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Local parents and their little ones are invited to join us for fun with our residents and Philippa from Rhythm Time on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10am - 11.30am.
Emergency Services - Take a Break!
Come and take a break on us, relax in the warmth of our home, enjoy a slice of cake and a lovely cuppa or cooling juice.
