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
King Pin
Our residents turned back time and enjoyed taking part in our indoor Ten Pin Bowling event at Oversalde. They battled it out until we had a winner. Strike!
Visit to the Garden Centre
Our residents were out and about visiting Dobbie's Garden Centre. They enjoyed shopping and looking at the Christmas lights, followed by a nice cup of tea and cake afterwards.
Prayer and Hymns
Residents gathered their thoughts at Overslade, as they united for our prayer and praise with hymns. This was led by St Marks Father Johnathon.
Cookery Class
Our residents really enjoyed turning back time and making Shortbreads in our cookery class. The proof was in the pudding as they say. Delicious!
Doll Therapy
Overslade House recently introduced Doll Therapy. We found that our residents enjoyed holding and taking care of the dolls. It made them reminiscence about their own childhood and also helped inspire a new sense of purpose for many of them.
Movie Night
Movie Nights come to Overslade! Our residents enjoyed some golden oldies at our weekly movie night. It brought back many fond memories for all and gave eveyone something to talk about.
Upcoming events
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Come and take a break on us! Pop in anytime on your break and enjoy a warming drink and a slice of cake.
