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.
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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
Dogs Trust
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.
Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.
Celebrating 10 Years
A Carer at Overslade House has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.
Karen Arthur, now Senior Carer, started at Barchester in 2013 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Violeta Baesu, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Karen. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Overslade House when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Karen!”
International Picnic Week
Overslade House went all out for International Picnic Week which is celebrated this year from June 17-25.
Residents and their visitors were invited to take a trip to Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire for afternoon tea and ice creams in this beautiful park surrounded by Deer. Bradgate House is cloaked in this wonderful landscape, the birth place of Lady Jane Grey a Queen only 16 years of age and who only reigned for 9 days. Residents had a wonderful backdrop of the grounds and the reservoir sparkling from the sunlight bouncing off it.
Chippy Teas all round
Staff and residents at Overslade House had a fantastic time celebrating National Fish & Chip Day on Fryday 2nd June, surely one of the best days of the year!
Residents went on an outing to Stratford upon Avon for a fish & chip lunch by the river, soaking up the sunshine, listening to local artists performing Shakespeare and Opera and admiring the beautiful carousel. This was followed by a compulsory ice cream for dessert.
Dot, a resident at Overslade House commented: “We’ve all had such a lovely day. It just doesn’t get any better than fish and chips by the river, it couldn’t have been a more perfect day, it’s always been my favourite – you can’t beat fish & chips as far as I’m concerned!”
Happy Fathers Day
Residents at Overslade House enjoyed receiving crafted cards and a free drinks trolley in celebration of Father’s Day on June 18.
With the lovely warm weather residents were able to enjoy meeting up with loved ones in the home’s garden and enjoy Irish Mules made from whiskey and ginger beer, Cider and various beers including non-alcoholic beers.
Staff and residents enjoyed a special homemade cake with lots of tasty treats prepared by the home’s talented head chef, Joanne Kolat-Furca.
John, resident at Overslade House said: “I’ve had a great time celebrating with my family, it has been so lovely to see them and spend some quality time together. Father’s Day is such a special day, I’m so pleased we were all able to celebrate together.”
RAF Hendon
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Rhiannon Watkinson from the RAF Museum London for an interactive talk exploring the exciting and innovative aviation history of Hendon.
Our residents were able to learn about the first flights from the fields at Hendon, the creation of the London Aerodrome and Battle of Britain pilots who flew from RAF Hendon.
The talk also included photographic and film material from the Museum’s archive. Residents across our homes had a fantastic time and we truly enjoyed the virtual experience.
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