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
Book Lovers Day
Bookshelves are bulging at Overslade House where book worm residents were keen to get involved in Book Lovers Day.
Staff and residents decided to host a discussion about residents’ favourite books and also took part in a famous books quiz where quotes were given and residents had to guess the book or author, this is supplied by the Oomph Wellness Programme through Barchester Healthcare.
Friendship Day & love of cheesecake!
Overslade House had a blast celebrating Friendship Day on July 30. There were smiles all round as staff and residents reminisced about their friends and some of the wonderful times they had shared over the years.
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between people, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
Home raises funds for local charities
Overslade House staff and residents were in attendance at Draycote Water to raise money for local charities by selling books and knitted toys, bags and purses.
It was a wonderful day at Draycote Water with many families enjoying the sunshine Overslade House were out meeting the local community to raise more money for Children living with cancer and also the Alzheimer’s Association, we are also hoping to donate to local animal charities and will be holding a Christmas Fayre on the 20th December to raise more money and everybody is welcome
Anyone for Tennis?
Residents and staff were at the ready for the start of Wimbledon on July 3rd with delicious strawberries and cream, all washed down with a glass of Pimms.
Tennis fans at Overslade House were delighted to be able to watch this year’s 136th Championships. Residents and staff got together to watch the matches and celebrated by having afternoon tea whipped up by head chef Joanne Kolat-Furca with traditional Wimbledon-inspired strawberry and cream treats.
Resident, Carol, commented: “I absolutely love watching Wimbledon, it is definitely my favourite sporting fixture. It was lovely to celebrate its return with all my friends here and to enjoy all the delicious party food.”
Celebrating 75 Years of NHS
Staff and residents at came together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS which was founded on 5th July 1948. Everyone at the home wanted to mark the occasion and give thanks all the wonderful NHS staff, whose hard work and dedication make our incomparable National Health Service the envy of the world.
Residents wanted to show their appreciation and also gave thanks by creating a wonderful art piece to give to healthcare professionals as a thanks for all that they do.
Edna, a resident at Overslade House commented: “When you think about all the services on offer, the NHS really is a remarkable. They have helped me and my family many times. We’ve all been talking about the times the NHS helped us and everyone has a story to tell.”
Long service celebrated
A Laundry Assistant at Overslade House Care Home in Rugby, Warwickshire has received a prestigious 25 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years. Angela Smith, Laundry Assistant, started at Barchester in July 1998 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
