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
Christmas Party and Panto!
Residents and their families got into the festive spirit with a winter wonderland pantomime at Overslade House. It was a brilliant show thoroughly enjoyed by all, with lots of laughter and singing and dancing.
Community Christmas Meal
Residents at Overslade House are invited to a monthly lunch club at a local community centre which is a popular activity within our home. This year their Christmas meal was hosted at a local restaurant, residents enjoyed a lovely meal and were able to socialise with others within the community. It was a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.
Christmas Carols
Residents were getting in the Christmas spirit at Overslade House with an afternoon of Christmas Carols and tree decorating. Our residents and their loved ones were singing along with staff while enjoying a drink from the drinks trolley or a nice cup of tea.
Wreath Making Class
Creative Mojo visited Overslade House to carry out an arts and crafts class, this time our residents made beautiful wreaths for us to display around the home just in time for Christmas.
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Residents and their loved ones at Overslade House enjoyed an afternoon of cheese and wine tasting. There was a variety of difference cheeses and wines to taste with a good selection of crackers too! It was enjoyed by all and our residents have given suggestions of other tasting sessions they would like to have.
Visit from animal party
Residents and relatives were excited to great a variety of animals at Overslade House, Wild Science visited our home with a wide range of animals for our residents, relatives and staff to hold and pet. There were snakes, frogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and much more for all to enjoy. This is a very popular activity at Overslade House, the residents enjoy engaging with all the animals and their handlers.
Upcoming events
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