Activities at Ashlar 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.
Rita Green
As the Community Engagement Lead and Lifestyle Coordinator, I will be spending time with each resident and their loved ones to build a detailed picture of each individual, so that each person’s stay with us is as meaningful as possible. Although I have been working within this field for many years, thanks to the uniqueness of each resident, I am always enjoying new experiences in my role. My goal is to create an activities programme that caters to the capabilities of residents, including, but not limited to, individual and group activity.
I've spent the past few years forging strong relationships within the community and developing a pool of talented individuals that can support our in-house team to bring out the best in those we care for.
As we never stop growing and changing, it is important that we maintain an up-to-date Getting To Know Me booklet. With your help, the activities scheduled for your loved ones will be as relevant and enjoyable as possible.
I’m very much looking forward to working with all of you.
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 Ashlar House Care Home
Morning Multi-Sensory Yoga Experience
Begin the day with tranquillity in our Morning Multi-Sensory Yoga session, a gentle blend of movement, sound, and visual serenity designed to soothe the body and calm the mind. Set against a backdrop of breathtaking waterfall views, residents are invited to flow through peaceful yoga poses as soft, relaxing music envelops the space.
Subtle LED lights flicker like candlelight, creating a warm, meditative atmosphere. With each breath, participants are guided to release pain, tension, and worries, letting them drift away like mist over the falls. This immersive, holistic experience awakens the senses and cultivates inner peace a nourishing start to a new day.
Daphnie the Sensory Dementia Scarecrow
Daphnie the Sensory Dementia Scarecrow is a thoughtful and purposeful creation, designed to raise awareness about dementia while providing comfort and sensory stimulation to those living with the condition. More than just a creative project, Daphnie serves as a symbol of compassion, understanding, and community spirit.
What makes Daphnie truly special is the involvement of our local Knit & Natter group at Ashlar House. Two residents participated in weaving the scarecrow’s arms, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to the project. Their contribution not only enhanced Daphnie’s sensory elements but also fostered meaningful engagement and connection through crafting.
Projects like Daphnie remind us of the power of creativity and community in making a difference one stitch at a time.
A Lovely Friday Evening at Ashlar
What a perfect way to ease into the weekend—an evening filled with fine cheese, a glass of wine, and the warmth of great company. Ashlar residents, families, friends, and staff came together to share laughter, stories, and a few joyful dance moves!
A feel-good playlist set the mood in the background, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and connection. It was truly a lovely night filled with smiles, music, and memories. Thank you to everyone who made it so special!
Ashlar House Carers With heartfelt thanks during Carers Week
To each of you who gives your all, Who lifts us up when we might fall. Your kindness shines, your care runs deep. You soothe our pain, you guard our sleep. You meet each day with strength and grace, a gentle heart, a smiling face. In every task both big and small, you bring such love, you give your all.
At Ashlar House, your light is clear, a steady hand, a voice of cheer.
You go beyond what duty asks, with quiet strength in daily tasks.
Through every shift, through joy and strain, you carry hope, you ease the pain. You are the soul behind the care. A precious gift beyond compare.
Trooping the Colour
Ashlar House was alive with colour and cheer as residents, staff, families, and friends came together to mark Trooping the Colour – a beloved tradition honouring the official birthday of the British Monarch. The celebration was a true reflection of community spirit, royal pride, and unforgettable entertainment.
The star of the afternoon was none other than entertainer Paul Lillie, who delivered a showstopping performance that had everyone singing and smiling. Paul took the stage dressed as some of Britain’s most iconic musical knights, including Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, and Sir Rod Stewart, each costume as dazzling as the last, with matching soundtracks that brought the house down.
But the performance didn’t stop there. With a theatrical twist, Paul also appeared as “King Charlie” a tongue-in-cheek tribute to His Majesty King Charles III, complete with regal attire and royal charm. Needless to say, “King Charlie” was a cut above the rest and left quite the impression!
With flags waving, voices singing, and hearts full of joy, the event was a true celebration of tradition, music, and the magic of shared moments. Ashlar House once again proved that when it comes to bringing people together, they do it in style.
Pilot of Doccla
Ashlar House is now six weeks into the pilot of Doccla, an innovative remote monitoring tool aimed at reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. The initiative supports the concept of a “virtual hospital at home,” enabling patients to be closely monitored in the comfort and familiarity of their own surroundings, while still under the clinical oversight of healthcare professionals.
As part of the project, patients receive a Doccla box, which includes a set of monitoring devices and a mobile phone or tablet. With this equipment, patients can regularly share updates on how they’re feeling and record vital signs such as blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate. This information is then reviewed by clinicians, including doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, who track their progress and intervene if needed.
The Ashlar House team has been actively engaged in the rollout and evaluation of the technology, working closely with the Doccla team to integrate it into day-to-day care. Recently, we were pleased to welcome colleagues from Germany, who visited to observe the system in action and learn from our experience.
A special thank you goes to our resident Gertrude, who generously took part in a live demonstration and helped us showcase the potential of remote monitoring to enhance care and promote independence.
