Activities at Overslade House Care Home
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.
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 Overslade House Care Home
Long service celebrated
A Carer at Overslade House Care Home in Rugby, Warwickshire has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years. Rose Bister, now Carer, started at Barchester in December 2013 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Royal Parks London
Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.
Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.
The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
We say 'Goodbye' and 'Good Luck' to our Care Practitioner
After almost 19 years of continuous service at Overslade House, much-loved Care Practitioner, Marie McIvor has decided to move on to pastures new within Barchester.
Staff, residents, family and friends sent Marie off in style with a party and flowers and presents to thank her for many years of dedication. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Marie and she will be sadly missed, but we will see Marie from time to time in her new role at Barchester as Operational Trainer
Marie said: “Although I’m looking forward to a new venture, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much, especially my residents who I have grown to have a special bond with!”
We say 'Goodbye' and 'Good Luck' to a much-loved retiring carer
After almost 12 years of continuous service at Overslade House, much-loved Carer, Linda Hardy has decided to retire.
Staff and residents at the home sent Linda off in style with a party and flowers and presents to thank her for many years of dedication. Linda is an avid collector of Charlie Bears and was thrilled to receive Sticky Toffee bear to add to her huge collection. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Linda and she will be sadly missed.
During her time at Overslade House, Linda has worked as a carer and was also once nominated as Learner of the Year of which Linda is very proud.
Linda said: “Although I’m looking forward to retirement, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much, residents and staff, who I have found to be professional, loyal and helpful!”
Violeta Baesu, General Manager said: “Linda is one of those people who was born to care for others – she has such a huge heart and was greatly loved by the individuals living at Overslade House. She was an inspiration to her colleagues and we will all miss her. We wish her all the best!”
30 Years of Barchester
Excitement levels were through the roof at Overslade House as staff and residents celebrated Barchester's 30th anniversary!
Barchester Healthcare started out in 1992 with just one care home, Moreton Hill, in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Fast forward 30 years and Barchester is now the second largest care home company in the UK with 250 care homes and private hospitals all over the country.
To celebrate, Overslade House Care Home threw open its doors on 9th December from 11am for a fantastic musical event and everyone was invited! The residents, family, staff and local community were entertained by the wonderful Gemma Richen who had everybody up dancing and clapping and playing along with instruments.
'Tis the season to be jolly
Barchester’s Overslade House care home, in Rugby, Warwickshire, got in the Christmas spirit with various events for residents. Overslade House’s Christmas Festivities were in full swing when Residents enjoyed a wonderful visit from Brooke School in Rugby who gave us a Carol concert which was signed for them by their tutors. The students are vulnerable children and teenagers who gave us excellent renditions of Christmas songs, many residents had a lump in their throat and staff too. The students also backed wonderful gingerbread and shortbread biscuits. Thank you Brooke School. This was followed in the evening by a lovely service and music from Rugby Salvation Army everybody thoroughly enjoyed it. Residents also enjoyed festive foods prepared by the home’s chef, Joanna Kolat-Furca. Residents also enjoyed a Carol Service conducted by Rev Alan Hume and also Pam, Cecil and Angela from Gifts of Years. Residents were handed lovely knitted angels at the end of the service. This was followed by a local act The King and Rackham Duo on violin and piano who played some wonderful pieces including Andre Rieu and the Coventry Carol along with many classic Christmas songs.
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