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
Warming up to Easter at Ashlar House!
Easter has arrived at Ashlar House!
Our home is looking beautifully with vibrant Easter decorations all around! Residents got creative, making a wonderful Easter poster collage, with a big thank you to Stella from Creative Mojo for the support.
We ended the afternoon on a high with a lovely mini-Easter concert by the fabulous Kitty. She also made her rounds to personally chat with residents, handing out sweet mini Easter eggs and thoughtful cards, such a heart-warming touch!
Springtime joy is definitely in the air at Ashlar House!
EnabLE is live at Ashlar House!
We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for Ashlar House—our transition to digital care planning is complete! As of today, 07/04/2025, our dedicated team is officially live on Enable, marking the end of our journey with paper-based care plans.
This achievement reflects the hard work, adaptability, and forward-thinking mindset of our incredible staff. The move to Enable means faster access to vital information, improved communication, and more time to focus on what truly matters: delivering outstanding care to our residents.
There’s a real sense of excitement in the air as the team celebrates this step into a more efficient and connected future. The light at the end of the tunnel never looked so sweet!
EnabLE Training Nears Completion!
After weeks of training and preparation, the launch of Enable software at Ashlar House is almost here. Managers, nurses, carers, and activists have been actively engaged in learning the new system, ensuring they are well-equipped for the transition.
With the transposing process nearly complete, we are now just days away from going live. Staff have received ongoing support to ensure a smooth implementation, and anticipation is building as we approach this exciting milestone.
Once fully operational, the new system is expected to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve overall efficiency in care delivery. Stay tuned for the official launch—it’s just around the corner!
Mother's Day
To our residents, so wise and true, with hearts of gold and love that grew. Your stories, strength, and gentle grace bring warmth and light to this dear place.
To families who stand so near, with endless love and heartfelt cheer. Through every hug, through every mile, you bring the gift of care and smiles.
To our staff, with hands so kind, compassion deep and hearts aligned. You lift, you guide, you always share,
A touch of love, a world of care.
Today we gather, hearts so bright, with flowers, laughter, pure delight. Live music plays, the sun shines through. A day of joy for all of you.
On this Mother’s Day, we stand as one, celebrating love that won’t be undone. To all who give, to all who stay, we honour you in every way.
Knit and Natter Group
Our latest Knit & Natter at Ashlar House was extra special as we combined our usual stitching and chatting with a lovely birthday celebration! It was a fantastic gathering filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of tea and cake.
We shared knitting tips, worked on our projects, and took time to celebrate our birthday stars with sweet treats and warm wishes. The cosy atmosphere at Ashlar House made it the perfect place to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us – we can’t wait to do it all again next month! See you at the next Knit & Natter at Ashlar House!
Music Quiz!
Residents and families at Ashlar House were eager to put their musical knowledge to the test in the highly anticipated Barchester Grand Music Quiz. The atmosphere was electric, filled with laughter and excitement as everyone worked together to complete their answer sheets. With plenty of familiar tunes and challenging questions, the competition was fierce, but spirits remained high throughout.
Now, the big question remains—did we hit the winning board? Stay tuned to find out!
