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
World Book Day with Bright Horizons Nursery
Yippee! It’s World Book Day!
Our residents had a fantastic time visiting Bright Horizons Nursery Epping for a Gruffalo Hunt in their garden. They loved seeing all the children dressed as their favourite book characters and joining in the fun!
A wonderful day filled with stories, laughter, and joy—thank you to Bright Horizons Nursery for having us!
World Book Day!
Tomorrow is World Book Day, and today we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Year 5 students from Coopersale & Theydon Garnon C of E Primary School. They shared their favourite books with our residents and their loved ones, sparking wonderful conversations across generations.
From the smiles in these photos, you can see the pure joy and fulfilment this special visit brought to both young and old alike.
One particularly touching moment came from our resident Stella, who, despite recently losing her sight, felt deeply inspired by the enthusiasm and ideas of the children. She shared her own memories of boarding school and expressed how uplifting it was to hear about their favourite stories. If she could, she said, she would proudly call them her comrades in the world of literature.
A huge thank you to the students for bringing such warmth, wisdom, and excitement for books into our home today!
Happy Pancake Day!
What a wonderful morning celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a pancake flipping challenge in the garden!
Our head chef kept the fresh pancakes coming while our little friends from the nursery, residents, families, and even the dogs enjoyed the delicious treats.
The warmth of the sun on our skin, the laughter in the air, and the joy of sharing pancakes together made this an unbeatable morning.
Wishing everyone a flippin’ fantastic Pancake Day!
Pen Pal Group!
Our home, Ashlar House, received an unexpected, heart-warming postcard from North Cambridge Academy.
In response, we are excited to announce the formation of a pen pal group to continue this lovely exchange.
Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, we are now reaching out for donations of blank cards and postcards for residents to select and use in their replies.
For more information or to donate, please contact Rita Green.
North Weald Airfield Museum
Residents at Ashlar House were treated to a special visit from Peter C. Gardner, Chairman of North Weald Airfield Museum. Peter shared fascinating stories about his life, his dedication to historical preservation, and his long career in public service. His talk sparked lively discussions, as residents shared their own memories and experiences, creating a wonderful sense of connection and nostalgia.
Before his involvement with the museum in 2003, Peter served as an elected councillor for the London Borough of Havering for 30 and a half years, including a term as Mayor from 2002 to 2003. One of his most treasured memories from this time was meeting the late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and having the honour of hosting her for lunch.
His visit was both inspiring and engaging, leaving a lasting impression on everyone at Ashlar House. Peter’s passion for history and community service continues to bring people together, ensuring that important stories from the past live on for future generations.
Afternoon fun!
This afternoon, our residents enjoyed a variety of activities! Some took part in Barchester Virtual Bingo, where our work experience team felt the pressure, hoping for our home to win a line or even a full house! One resident, despite not being able to see, was full of excitement, enjoying the atmosphere and anticipation.
Meanwhile, in the other lounge, residents stayed active with our weekly Health & Fitness session with Glenn, keeping everyone engaged and moving.
A wonderful afternoon filled with fun, energy, and laughter!
