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
St Patricks day
The Guinness was flowing and the house full of Irish songs and music. Tony Allgood entertained in the lounge with lots of energy and serenaded the ladies……and the men!! A trolley of Guinness visited all rooms so everyone could join in the celebrations.
101st Celebrations
Resident Lilian celebrated her 101st Birthday with us, the day was tailor made for Lilian with all her favourite things to do. Family attended a buffet lunch followed by Birthday Bingo in the lounge. Lilian shared her secret for a long happy life and that was “to just get on with it!” A wonderful day for a wonderful lady.
Cuddly Capers
Residents loved having the Guinea Pigs Visit, brushing and feeding them. We learnt all about their habitat and lifestyle along with what makes them happy. Feeding time was a frenzy they are definitely piggy by name and by nature!! The Guinea pigs also made room visits to ensure everyone got to meet them. It Was a wonderful afternoon with lots of cuddles and we can’t wait to have them back.
Abracadabra
Mr Magic hat treated residents and staff to an afternoon of trickery and slight of hand. Residents were involved in the magic but Thankfully no one was sawn in half!
Pancake Day
Chef Symon stole the show for his pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, residents enjoyed a variety of toppings, fresh fruits, cream, chocolate, golden syrup to name just a few. It was the traditional lemon & Sugar coming out on top as the favourite!
Love is in the Air!
Residents enjoyed spreading the love for valentine’s day, with a themed lunch and live singing performance from Terry James.
Terry serenaded the ladies and even stole a cheeky kiss from one of them.
