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
Hand and Nail Pampers
Our residents just love a little pamper; today Alma offered hand and nail care throughout Memory Lane, whether in the lounge or in your room, Alma offered massages with essential oils, nail shaping and polish. Our ladies and gents really appreciate these 121 moments.
Bird Feeders
We can't keep Doreen and Robert indoors whilst the sun is out! Today they enjoyed filling the loose seed feeders across all community gardens for their feathered friends... and no doubt those greedy squirrals.
Exploring the Gardens
Today's changeable weather didn't stop us wrapping up warm and exploring the gardens. Our intrepid group wandered through the pergolas, checked the raised beds and took tea in the sun. It was just delightful.
Jigsaws and Interactive Storytelling
The simple act of doing a jigsaw together is a gentle and fun way to start a conversation. Our large piece jigsaws are bright and picturesque brining scenes of the fairground and countryside to life.
We have many easy to handle magnetic storyboards with tactile pieces depicting garden, needlecraft and mechanical items that help our residents’ reminisce and create pictures of meaning to them.
Our ladies on memory lane really enjoyed placing the pieces today, and chatting to our care team.
Floral Teacup Arrangements
Tender moments on Memory Lane as our ladies joined together to create some beautiful 'teacup' flower arrangements for display and all to enjoy!
Card Games & Chats
Card shark 'Barbara' loves nothing more than running rings around Fiona during several hands of Rummy luckily no bets were placed! Playing cards is a lovely 121 activity which helps promote good hand-eye coordination, mental arithmetic and an opportunity to chat.
Upcoming events
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