Chacombe ParkBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Chacombe Park Care Home

Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.

We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Kim Martin

Activities Assistant

Hello, I’m Kim and I work within the activities team here at Chacombe Park. I started in 2017, initially as a Senior Care Assistant before moving into the life enrichment team as an Activities Assistant.

I have a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care and love to spend time with our residents. Having the opportunity to improve their daily wellbeing and enrich their lives whilst in our care means everything to me. Whether that be sitting with someone one on one providing a pamper session, or running a high energy activity session, each day is different and there is never a dull moment!

We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01295 712001 or email me direct on: Chacombe.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.

Celebrating life at Chacombe Park Care Home

Boots Banbury - Memory Box

Today we had fun exploring a memory box that was gifted to us by Boots in Banbury!

Inside the box was a variety of items to stimulate the senses; some that made sounds, could be touched or sniffed to trigger memories for those residents living with dementia.

They had a wonderful time connecting with each other and sharing moments and happy memories from the past.

Making Yummy Chocolate Chip Scones

At Chacombe Park care home we support our residents to continue with their favourite hobbies, and encourage them to share and teach others about these too.

Some of our residents had a go at baking today. They created some mouth watering chocolate chip scones!

Once they had cooled down it was time to share them out, and the verdict? . . . very tasty.

Trip to Burton Dassett Hills

We had a wonderful afternoon taking a drive to Burton Dassett hills as requested by some of our residents.

Everyone enjoyed beautiful views, a lovely change of scenery, good company and a delicious picnic of sandwiches, fruit, and cool drinks. A peaceful escape to nature and a wonderful afternoon well spent.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Today we had a Mad hatters themed tea party where by residents, family members and community guests gathered together in the garden to have fun and enjoy the delicious cakes and scones baked by our talented chef Gill.

We were joined by the lovely singer Vintage Ruby who sang a brilliant variety of songs from 'Run rabbit run' and 'All around my hat' and in honour of the party theme, and as it's American Independents day too she sang some classic American tunes including 'Achy breaky heart!

Trip to Local Beauty Spot

Reflecting on Successful Partnership

Today marks the end of our successful 5-year contract with Oxfordshire NHS Trusts and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Chacombe Park. We’re proud of the excellent care standards we maintained, helping patients regain independence and return home with improved quality of life.

Sincere thanks to the Discharge Coordinators Sharon Wells, Fay Kempson and Tima, and the wonderful Physiotherapy Team; Mitali, Bridget, Lesley and Siju their expertise, compassion, and tireless efforts in helping the individuals in our care reach their full potential.

This partnership stands as a testament to what can be achieved when healthcare professionals work together with a shared goal: better outcomes for patients.

Cooling Down and Flower Power!

An amazing summers day at the home today. We got the residents involved in flower arranging, one of the residents; Jean was already a pro at this as she used to enjoy doing the flower arrangements for the church in her earlier years.

In the afternoon the residents enjoyed the summer heatwave by munching on ice lollies or having some wine whilst cooling their feet in the paddling pool!

Picnic in the Garden

We had a lovely afternoon enjoying a garden picnic with our residents and their families.

The sun was out, the food was delicious and residents were tapping along to the tunes. It was wonderful to see conversation flowing and everyone spending time together.

Thankyou to everyone who joined us, it made the day a bit more special.

Happy Gatherings

The residents started the day with a relaxing coffee morning. They enjoyed a selection of cakes and biscuits and chatted amongst themselves.

Following from that was game time! Sami supported our two work experience students Liz and Philana in playing dominoes with our residents, whilst others played connect 4.

Did you know we hold our Community Coffee Mornings every Monday and Friday, they're fully complimentary and we welcome all visitors to the home to join our residents for a chat.

During the Afternoon they were treated with a lovely piano session and singing from two of our talented residents Janet and Mary