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
Vera Lynn Tribute!
Tracy Lea entertained our residents to commemorate the late Dame Vera Lynn. Born on 20th March 1917. Tracy met and entertained dear Vera Lynn. Tracy said Vera was a National Treasure.
A genuine beautiful kind lady who brought comfort to many during the 40’s. She entertained millions during her life. Tracy visited the Vera Lynn exhibition after her passing and was amazed that Vera documented very performance, noting her costings in small books, obviously keeping her accounts up to date. Her clothes and personal items were of great interest. Even her cardboard wedding cake.
Tracy started singing at the age of three, singing in her father’s band. Proudly performing “We’ll meet again” every Saturday night. On one particular night, Tracy sang "We’ll meet again" and took home £27 for it. In those days, the audience would throw coins on stage in appreciation. That was the rough equivalent of 3 weeks' average wage.
Tracy was on TV as a Stars in their Eyes winner singing the songs of Connie Francis. Tracy regularly visits Ashlar house and always enjoys meeting and spending time with our residents. Tracy is looking forward to returning on 21st April - Easter Monday - again to entertain our wonderful residents once more.
St Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Evening at Ashlar House is truly a night to remember! The fabulous dancers from The Maguire O’Shea Academy took centre stage, delivering a spectacular performance that captivated everyone in attendance. Their energy, skill, and passion for Irish dance brought a real sense of celebration to the occasion.
As residents and loved ones savoured their Guinness, the lively rhythms and mesmerising footwork created an atmosphere of joy and festivity. It was the perfect way to wrap up a day filled with Irish spirit, laughter, and togetherness. A huge thank you to the dancers for making the evening so special!
Live Virtual Sing-along!
We’re back with Dan and the team at Biiah for another uplifting sing-along session! This time, we brought the joy of music to life with Dancing Queen by ABBA and I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles—two classics guaranteed to lift spirits and bring smiles all around.
Residents and staff embraced the moment, singing their hearts out and feeling the music in their souls. With fun props in hand, everyone got into the groove, making it a truly joyful and memorable experience. Here’s to more music, laughter, and connection!
International Women's Day!
The sun shone brightly as we celebrated International Women’s Day at Ashlar House Care Home, bringing smiles and laughter to the wonderful women in our home and community. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and joy, setting the perfect tone for a day dedicated to honouring and appreciating them.
Our live engagement activities uplifted spirits, creating moments of happiness and connection. As requested, a delightful lunch was served in the garden, allowing everyone to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. The combination of good food, great company, and a lively mood made the celebration truly special.
It was a day filled with love, laughter, and appreciation—one that reflected the strength, kindness, and resilience of the incredible women we are privileged to celebrate.
Pots of Kindness!
This evening, our new friends from the Rainbow Group brought warmth and kindness to Ashlar House with their thoughtful “Pots of Kindness” for our residents.
Their generosity and care were truly heart warming, bringing smiles and joy to everyone.
As a wonderful reward for their kindness, the Rainbows will earn their well-deserved badges. We are so grateful for their thoughtfulness and the beautiful connections we are building together!
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!
