Activities at Ashcombe House 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.
Michelle Martin
I’m a fun, loud and outgoing individual who loves organising fun activities for residents at Ashcombe House (and staff, if possible). I’m very creative and keep the residents very active, both mentally and physically In my spare time, I love doing a lot of fundraising, which usually ends up with me sliding in mud.
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 Ashcombe House Care Home
Boat Trip
Residents took a day trip on the Basingstoke canal thanks to an accessible boat, which has a lift to enable wheelchair users to come aboard. The journey started at Colts Hill Wharf and floated down the canal to take in all the wonderful views and wildlife along the way. We moored up near the Barley Mow and enjoyed a picnic lunch on board with Bucks fizz and chocolate brownies. It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all.
Animal Therapy
Animals really do make for such great company and can also be therapeutic for residents. The dogs enjoy visiting as they are totally pampered and treated to lots of biscuits.
Pub Men
What could be better than enjoying a pint and some crisps at the local pub? Our Gentlemen's Club enjoyed getting together to reminisce over past careers and how much a pint used to cost. It was good company, good beer and good fun!
Rosebourne Garden Centre
A new garden centre has just opened in Aldermaston and we were very excited to go and visit. Everyone enjoyed looking at all the gifts and garden ornaments before stopping in the café for a lovely lunch and well-earned cup of tea.
Games Afternoon
Nobody was 'board' when we held a games afternoon at Ashcombe. Residents played a variety of games, with something for everyone. Scrabble provided some interesting words – some that were definitely made-up) – and Connect 4 became quite competitive. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and they are already planning who and what they want to play next time.
Cake Competition
Barchester hold an annual Christmas cake competition. Our keen baking club designed and baked a cake designed on a traditional Christmas jumper. We were very pleased to be announced winners in the south division for our cake and the keen bakers are already thinking of a theme for next year!
