Activities at Ashchurch View Care Home
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Sarah Walker
Hello, my name is Sarah and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Ashchurch View.
I have always worked within the care sector and also have experience working with older people in the community. I have a particular passion for those living with dementia and enjoy being able to enhance their well-being as well as having as much fun as possible along the way.
I aim to provide a varied and interesting collection of events and activities for all of our residents and welcome new ideas from families and friends.
As a enjoy being part of a team who are committed to Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme, and strive to ensure we work with mind, body and soul.
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 Ashchurch View Care Home
Crafts in our café
We welcomed Rachael and Anja who are currently fundraising for Parkinson’s UK and Heart foundation to hold a variety of Crafts in our café. Residents got very creative and enjoyed trying out all the “fancy machines”; there was choice of making lavender bags, bookmarks or making pompoms to go in small vases. It was lovely to see many residents taking part and enjoying learning new skills.
Animal Therapy
We’ve met the gorgeous and very soft brothers Strawberry and Raspberry who have come to visit all the way from Cheltenham Animal Shelter to spend time with our residents and staff. Residents were thrilled to meet these two lovely rabbits as they went from room to room and in the communal areas, providing companionship and lots of reminisce.
Fun in the Garden
Residents enjoy spending time in the garden in the fresh air. Plenty of refreshments, walks, chats, laugher, making sure the bird feeders are topped up, watering the plants as is so much needed in the warm weather and see one of the team’s and residents achievements… the beautiful sunflowers that everyone has been taking care of; they look gorgeous!
Summer Fete
Thanks to everyone who have supported our summer fete, as it was a great success! To all volunteers, staff, residents, relatives and friends! It was lovely to see so many families, visitors and residents coming together for the very first summer fete in the last 3 years. There was many stall holders from the local community, cakes, face painting, games, a BBQ, a variety of entertainment, refreshments and a raffle. So much fun and a great day for everyone.
Boat trip with The Willow Trust
We’ve had an amazing time relaxing on the Willow Trust Boat with all the amazing volunteers. The weather was just perfect and everyone enjoyed a picnic, fresh air and purely relax. Residents commented “it felt so good that it was like having a holiday!”
Barber Service
We were delighted to be invited by Badgeworth Court Care Home – Barchester Healthcare team for agents afternoon out and take part in the Dementia Barber service held in their home. While waiting for their hair cut, the gents enjoyed a cup of tea, catch up and meet other residents; and there was a lot to talk about, but the main subject was football. Just before we left, a few ladies also joined us in the lounge and enjoyed a chat. It was certainly an enjoyable afternoon and a nice treat and pampering time to our gentleman residents.
