Activities at Overslade House 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.
Our activities team is dedicated to organising a variety of events and activities and adapting them to suit the capabilities of those we support. Our goal is to improve quality of life by providing activities that are tailored to residents' own interests.
At Overslade House, we encourage local people and businesses to participate, as well as our staff and relatives, in order to keep them involved as part of a wider community. We strive to enhance the quality of both mental and physical stimulation through weekly minibus excursions, PAT dogs, quizzes, Zumba classes, arm chair line dancing, musical entertainers, pamper sessions and much more.
We definitely have something for everyone!
Julie Bateman
Hi, my name is Julie, and I'm the lead Activities Lead here at Overslade House. I've been an entertainer for over 25 years which has given me a great foundation for meeting people from various backgrounds, and has also helped nurture my social skills.
I love animals, and have two Dachshunds of my own who, like me, love meeting new people. I'm looking forward to bringing them in to meeting all our lovely residents here at Overslade.
I'm a bit of a social butterfly and enjoy visiting National Trust locations, attending the Theatre, singing and dining out. Over the years I've even been an 'extra' on TV!
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 01788 522577 or email me direct on overslade.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 Overslade House Care Home
International Day Of Charity
The International Day of Charity was established to mobilise people to volunteer to help others through philanthropic acts. The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."
Staff and residents spent time discussing the various charities they had been involved with over the years and the work they had done to raise funds for causes close to their hearts. Residents were also very happy to meet Louise and her dog Reenie who is a Guide Dog. Louise gave a talk on how Guide Dogs are chosen and trained to become an assistance dog for visually impaired people. Louise and Reenie then visited residents in their rooms. Overslade House residents also made a donation to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Dressed to Impress
The Historic Royal Palaces are a charity who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world so that we can all enjoy them. They tell the stories of monarchs we know, and the lives we don’t, letting us explore these wonderful properties and setting our minds racing.
In his virtual Royal tea party sensory session, art historian and Georgian gentleman, Jon Sleigh, shared secrets from the collection at Hampton Court Palace about Georgian fashion, beauty and palace life. Residents were invited to sip their tea or hot chocolate and indulge in a sweet treat or two while Jon spilt the beans on what fashion plate courtiers got up to centuries ago.
Jon said: “It was an absolute pleasure to talk to the residents today about life in Hampton Court palace in Georgian times and what fashions royal courtiers wore and how they did their hair and make-up. I really enjoyed getting the residents to taste along with me – it was a great session!"
Pet therapy visit during Alzheimer's month
To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, our residents were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them.
Our home was visited by pet therapy dog who caused a great deal of excitement. Our residents truly enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed the animals who seemed to appreciate meeting their new friends. All our residents are fascinated by animals, so we were delighted to organise this lovely experience for them.
Buon Ferragosto
Buon Ferragosto! Residents in all areas of the home celebrated Italian Style. Residents watched a video on the best 100 places to visit in Italy and sampled some Italian wines. Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated on August 15th in all of Italy. It originates from Feriae Augusti, the festival of Emperor Augustus, who made the 1st of August a day of rest after weeks of hard work on the agricultural sector. It became a custom for the workers to wish their employers "buon ferragosto" and receive a monetary bonus in return
Relaxation day
Staff and residents at Overslade House chilled out and celebrated National Relaxation Day, August 15th by doing their favourite pastimes.
Invented in 1985 by Sean Moeller, who was in the Fourth Grade at the time, National Relaxation Day is an annual event to encourage us to slow down, unwind and focus on taking care of ourselves. It is a day to take a break from our hectic lifestyles and do the things we really love to do in order to relax.
Sing to feel good!
Staff and residents at were treated to a fun-packed hour in the company of choir leader and vocal coach to the stars, Dan Cooper, who taught them to sing two feel-good summer classics: ‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry and ‘Summer Nights’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John from the hit movie, Grease.
In partnership with Biiah, Dan delivers regular singing events through their virtual platform which encourages people to sing for their wellbeing. A professional choir leader and vocal coach with over 10 years’ experience, Dan runs a successful choir; Love Soul Choir, and is co-director of a children’s group; Sound Pop Academy
