Activities at Ouse View Care Home

Staff and residents at the Barchester’s Ouse View care home in Fulford got up close and personal with their furry friend Bruno the PAT dog, in celebration of National Dog Day. Residents celebrated all the wonderful things about man’s best friend and spent time with the beloved dog Bruno.

National Dog Day is an annual event to raise awareness of the number of dogs in rescue centres and to encourage people to adopt dogs from shelters and dog homes.

Residents had a brilliant time learning about different breeds and their characteristics, reminiscing about pets, and discovering fascinating facts about dogs and puppies. However, nothing could compare to the time the residents were able to spend with Bruno. Seeing Bruno and stroking him brightened the day of residents and staff.

Staff and residents at Ouse View care home in Fulford have been enjoying watching England’s women footballers competing at the FIFA World Cup. There has been high tension in the home. Many staff and residents couldn't watch as the women in white battled it out against their accomplished opponents. Hearts were in mouths, especially during the final match, as everyone wondered if the English side could pull it off against Spain.

Ouse View care home, in Fulford recently hosted an interactive music workshop for residents throughout the home. The event, which took place on Saturday 12th August as we welcomed Maggie Baker from Musical Moments and her trainees Jane, Caroline and Libby. Maggie visits us monthly to the delight of our residents and staff we look forward to each session in anticipation of great enjoyment with musical activities such as singing, dancing, playing of instruments.

Here at Ouse View our residents love to bake both sweet and savoury, it is a fantastic opportunity to reminisce of times gone bye spent with family and friends evoking many positive memories. Residents are encouraged to be as involved as possible so that they feel valued, we chat sharing ideas and skills. Our cooking club can also be a chance to try new tastes and build confidence with support from others. Here you can see some of the fun we had in recent weeks.

In Ouse View care home we were thrilled to share the heart-warming activity and spreading love. Our wonderful residents crafted the most beautiful lavender bouquets, pouring their creativity and care into every delicate petal. Each bouquet was adorned with a ribbon and paired with a friendship quote, radiating warmth and positivity. The best part? Our residents made the sweet choice to either cherish these mini bouquets themselves or gift them to someone dear to their hearts. Let's celebrate the beauty of these gestures that remind us of the power of friendship and the joy in giving.

At Ouse View we celebrate coming together as we are lead in service by our local vicar Sue Sheriff. Each month we are lucky enough to receive her and other members of the church who support our residents in having an opportunity to observe faith. Residents of all denominations embrace this social opportunity joining in hymns as well as time for reflexion.