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
Cheese and wine evening
Residents and their families enjoyed a fantastic Cheese and wine evening recently, there was a live performance from a local classical music duo. It was an event enjoyed by all, and it is something we will arrange again for the Summer time.
Easter Celebrations
Staff, residents and their guests at Barchester’s Overslade House care home, in Rugby, celebrated Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt and tea party for everyone to enjoy. The home also had a visit from a group of baby chicks from a nearby farm. Overslade House enjoyed eggs-tensive range of Easter activities, including an Easter Bonnet parade, and egg painting, to homemade Easter treats and a visit from the Easter bunny. Residents also tucked in to a delicious Easter meal prepared by hand by the hospitality team at the home consisting of a classic roast lamb meal with traditional sides, followed by Easter cake.
Gardening activity at Overslade House
Residents at Overslade House enjoyed their flower arranging class recently, they planted Daffodils to be displayed in their rooms and the lounge area. This is an activity the residents loved to be involved in as they are all keen gardeners
Music lesson at Overslade House
Residents at Overslade House enjoy a musical lesson from one of our relatives recently, the residents loved putting what they had learnt to practice. The activity was very popular and the relative has kindly offered to continue the activity on a regular basis.
Overslade opens their doors to the community
Overslade House in Rugby will be opening its doors to elderly people from the community to help tackle loneliness in the area. Open for elderly people who might usually eat on their own, guests have been invited to join the residents and teams at the home for a 3 course meal provided by the hospitality team. Available each day for lunch or dinner, guests only need to phone ahead to book their place. Guests will also have a chance to enjoy live musical entertainment on the day, and get a chance to chat to the home’s staff and residents while enjoying their food. Guests will also be invited to partake in friendly games and activities taking place at the home after their meals.
Pancake Day
There were lots of pancakes eaten at Overslade House this year, residents and staff had a tasting session with all different tops, sugar and lemon juice was the winner. We even had time for a pancake flipping competition at the end!
Upcoming events
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