Activities at Ottley House Care Home
At Ottley House, we offer a person-centred activities programme, and aim to match residents' abilities and interests with meaningful activities of the correct degree of challenge that promotes their health and well-being. We also provide visual, tactile, audible and olfactory sensory experiences. There are weekly music/movement therapy sessions, 'Oomph' sessions, and arts & crafts classes to help improve, maintain and refine motor skills. We enjoy regular visits from entertainers, musicians and animal therapists, as well as pub nights, 'food from around the world' days, and minibus outings to places of interest.
Cath Smallman
Hi, I'm Cath, the Activities Coordinator here at Ottley House. My days are spent making sure that the residents in the home have an interesting and active social programme to enjoy each day. Residents individual preferences are considered all the time in a person centred approach and I welcome feedback from families too.
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 Ottley House Care Home
Chinese new year celebrations
Staff and residents at Ottley House welcomed in the Year of the Rabbit with a day of celebrations and activities.
Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year. Head chef Kat cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed the delicious food.
David a resident at Ottley House said: “I loved the music, the vibrant costumes and learning about the Chinese Zodiac animal traits. A person born in the Year of the Rabbit is said to be kind, confident and strong. I find it fascinating to learn all about different traditions.”
Hot Toddy Day
We had a lovely day here at Ottley House with our residents enjoying Hot Toddy Day. They helped make a chocolate cake and had a sip of Whiskey. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Christmas Outing to Love2Stay
Ottley House residents had a wonderful time at Love2Stay. This local holiday park invited residents to spend the day there with a delicious Christmas lunch and film afternoon. Thank you so much to the staff who made us all so welcome.
Elf Fun!
The Ottley House team were fantastic today as they took part in Elf Day for the Alzheimer’s Society, the home was scattered with elves. What a great fun day we all had while raising funds and awareness for this vital cause.
Community Stand in Shrewsbury
Lynne and Tina were fortunate to have a sunny winter day when they went out into Shrewsbury to promote Ottley House. It was great to talk to so many people about the care and services we offer.
PCSOs Join Teapot Tuesday
Ottley House were delighted to welcomed local PCSOs Lyn and Shaun to Teapot Tuesday. These weekly meet ups for residents are a great opporunity for a chat with tea and cake. Lyn and Shaun spent time with the residents and the team, thank you so much for your time.
