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.
Read our brochure
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
Spring Fair
Overslade House care home marked Dementia Action Week by holding a Spring Fair at Overslade House Care Home Gardens. There were many stalls and also a live entertainer and a book stall from donated books that were sold on the day and raised £30 towards Dementia UK.
International Nurses Day
Coinciding with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, International Nurses Day, is a day to celebrate nurses and care staff around the world. Residents and staff at Overslade House were happy to get involved by creating lovely bouquets of yellow friendship Roses to give to all 15 nurses at Overslade House Care Home, who also received chocolate favours. Head Chef Joanne Kolat-Furca also created a beautiful cake.
International Firefighters Day
Residents and staff at Overslade House honoured their local firefighters by inviting their local fire crew to the home for Blue Light Breakfasts and also delivered delicious home-baked goodies prepared by the Residents to thank the firefighters stationed there for their selfless service keeping the community safe.
Easter
Staff and residents celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including a Church Service with Lifting the Spirits and Gifts of Years, on Maundy Thursday, Easter Arts and Crafts and card creating, on Good Friday, residents have been putting together their own table decorations with flower arranging and egg decorating, and Easter Bonnet Competition, Residents also took to doing a bit of Art recreating the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper paintings to commemorate World Art Day and also Leonardo Da Vinci”s birthday. Easter Saturday the home was alive with Family visits. Easter Sunday residents viewed Services in their rooms and on Easter Monday residents had an Easter Hymns session and also a game of Easter Bingo. Residents also tucked in to a delicious Easter meal of Roast Lamb and Hot Cross Buns for Afternoon Tea.
National Tea Day
Residents took part in royal and tea-themed sessions including, virtual tours of royal palaces, watching old clips of royal tours and occasions, learning facts about tea growing and production, virtual tours of tea plantations and a virtual visit to a tea factory. Residents sang the National Anthem waving their flags to thank the Queen for her dedication and service and were also treated to a YouTube video of the D Day Darlings.
St Patrick's Day
To celebrate St Patrick's Day our home was decorated with shamrocks and everyone dressed in green to mark the day. We had lots of fun games, listened to Irish music and even went of a virtual tour of Ireland!
Upcoming events
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