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.

Enriching life
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Activities Coordinator

Morgan Dowie

Activities Coordinator

Hi, my name is Morgan and I joined the Chacombe Park life enrichment team in January 2025. I love getting to know our residents, and I'm extremely passionate about their continued wellbeing and enjoy providing tailored activities that stimulate happiness, and continued fulfilment. 

Prior to joining Chacombe Park, I worked as a Senior Carer, and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. Outside of work, I’m a wife and mother to our beautiful little girl. Originally from Birmingham our little family has now settled in Banbury. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instil this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment. 

I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. 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.
 

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 Chacombe Park Care Home

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Wine, Cheese and Carols

This week at our home we held a wine and cheese event to introduce our new manager; Shaju Paul to our residents and the local community. We had lovely turn out which was absolutely fantastic followed by a carol service from Diversity Church which the residents loved!

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Carols, Birthdays and a trip to the Local!

What a busy week we've had in the run up to Christmas! On Tuesday the super talented children from Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy visited our residents to perform their Christmas Carol concert. 

We also had birthday celebrations for some of our residents and today, we took a few residents to the local The George and Dragon Chacombe pub for a fantastic lunch with wine and beers all round!

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Christmas Trip to Blenheim

Staff and residents were mesmerised by the lights on a recent visit to the beautiful Blenheim Palace at Christmas.

The Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site has been beautifully decorated for Christmas so that visitors can enjoy all the rich history and splendour that Blenheim Palace has to offer with the added festive fun of the palace ‘Neverland’, Great Court ice-rink and magical Light Trail and Christmas market.

Firmly positioned as one of the UK’s leading illuminated trails, as the residents of Chacombe Park meandered through the trail their faces, and smiles beamed as bright as the lights!  Resident; Barbara was simply blown away with the illuminated displays saying ‘it was a truly wonderful experience’.

General Manager, Shaju Paul, said: “Today’s Christmas minibus trip to Blenheim Palace was an enchanted experience for all involved. Our residents adored the lights and have returned with grand designs planned for our homes extensive gardens next year!”.
 

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Jazz and Christmas Jumpers

The festive season continues at our home with our residents and staff celebrating Christmas jumper day! The residents had an amazing time with festive food and live jazz music from Alan who sang some Christmas classics.

 

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Dementia choir at Winchester House

At Chacombe Park that's what we like to do - create memories, stay connected to the local community and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives. 

Today was the last day of our Dementia choir at Winchester house school until next year. It was a joyful one with lots of wonderful Christmas Carols, lots of festive food and mulled wine! The residents also received a Christmas gift!

 

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Birthday and Boogies

This week at our home, we have been getting into the festive season, we celebrated a residents Birthday and also had live entertainment courtesy of the talented Vintage Ruby who graced us with her soulful melodies.

The live music proved very popular with residents and family members with them dancing around to "Dancing around the Christmas tree" as well as other Christmas classics!

Upcoming events

Wine & Cheese - Charity Quiz Night

Get your team together and join us for our fun Charity Quiz evening on Friday 4th April, doors open at 6pm.

Charity Cake & Bake Sale

Join us at Chacombe Park on 8th April. We will be selling delicious cakes and bakes to raise money for Barchester foundation charity!

Meet your Local HSBC Advisors

Do you have a bank related question? Please join us on 10th April to meet your local HSBC Advisors, simply pop in for a coffee, cake and chat.

Community Games Afternoon

We're welcoming our local community, families and friends for a lovely weekly get-together. Please join us every Friday from 3.30pm for fun and games.

Emergency Services - Take a Break!

Come and take a break on us, relax in the warmth of our home, enjoy a slice of cake and a lovely cuppa or cooling juice.

Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

All local parents and their little ones are invited to join us for a morning of fun with our residents on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10am - 11.30am.

Community Coffee Mornings

Come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats every Monday and Friday 10am-11am.