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
The Animal Man
On the 3rd March our residents really enjoyed afternoon visit from 'John the animal man' with his variety of animals, such as turtles, snakes, spiders and bearded dragon! What an amazing day, we can't wait till he returns.
Pancake Flippin' Fun
What a wonderful Pancake Day at Overslade House. Home-cooked pancakes with a selection of delicious toppings were on the menu throughout the day and served around the home. Chef also provided the 'willing to cook' residents with the ingredients needed to make and flip their own!
Pat Dog Therapy
Our residents had a visit from John and his pat dog 'Radley' she was loved by all our guests and they are looking forward to her next visit.
Love is all around at Overslade House
The residents and guests visiting Overslade House we greeted with a single red rose for the lady’s and heart shaped chocolates for all gentleman, handed out by our wonderful volunteers from Rugby College; Molly & Lauren.
After dinner the singer/songwriter; Francis Mallon entertained everyone with well-known singalong songs from the 40s to 70s putting a smile on everyone’s face. Love was truly 'all around' the home as captured in this precious moment between one of our loving couples shows. Happy Valentine’s Day to all.
Valentine’s Day Baking Fun
The romantic residents of Overslade House have been preparing for the 'day of love' by baking and decorating heart shaped cookies to give to friends, family and loved one as valentine’s gifts. A few samples needed testing of course - absolutely delicious!
Alpaca Therapy
Overlade House received a welcome visit from @thealpacapals this afternoon.
Following such a successful visit before Christmas, our residents were pleased to see the Alpacas once again. As they wondered through the home our residents were happy to stroke and lose their hands in their fluffy coats.
These visits are a fun yet therapeutic activity; very soothing and calming for all involved. It was a particularly wonderful surprise for one resident who celebrated her birthday earlier this week.
We look forward to their return later this year.
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