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
Tewkesbury's Big Weekend
Ashchurch View’s Deputy Manager Lumi, and our new Senior Carer Simona, were at Tewkesbury's Big Weekend!
They spent the morning in the gorgeous sunshine, handing out goody bags and cupcakes which were freshly baked in our kitchen at Ashchurch View by our talented hospitality team.
Meet our Wellbeing Champion, Pat Maddox!
Pat is our Head of Housekeeping team at Ashchurch View Care Home and also our newly nominated as the Wellbeing Champion!
Pat has been nominated because of the integrity and respect values she demonstrates to everyone!
Well done Pat!
World Ukulele Day
Any excuse for some fun and a bit of entertainment! ... Staff and residents celebrated “World Ukulele Day”
We welcomed Cheltenham Ukulele band for an afternoon of fun, singing, laughter and overall, a wonderful time together!
Promoting Our Dementia Cafe
We are very pleased to announce that on Wednesday, 22nd February from 2pm, in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council and Tewkesbury Day Centre, we will be launching a Dementia Café at Ashchurch View Care Home!
Join us for a talk from Barchester Dementia Specialist Mary-Joy, and discover the great work that our Mindsong volunteers do when they sing with people living with dementia.
Refreshments and lots of cake will be available.
The second event will be on Wednesday 29th March at the Tewkesbury Day Centre, 2pm.
Falls Fighters Come To Ashchurch View
Sadly, falls are the single biggest cause of accidental injuries in the home, and the largest cause of accidental death among the over-65s in the UK.
Team Ashchurch View Care Home, will be holding an afternoon tea on Friday, 3rd February from 2:30pm, with a small presentation from Barchester’s Fall Fighters campaign in association with RoSPA – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Why do falls happen?
How can you help to prevent falls?
What impact can falls have?
Hoping to engage local teams in the community to become a Falls Prevention Community Champions and lower falls incidences.
If you want more information on becoming a Community Falls Fighter, contact Ashchurch View Care Home on 01684 858 900 or email ashchurchview@barchester.com
Monthly Quizzes
Residents enjoy the monthly quizzes at Ashchurch View with volunteer John from Tewkesbury Rotary Club. Delicious biscuits were given to resident Pat as a prize for being the winner and scoring 17 out of 20 questions! Well done!
