Activities at Orchard House 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.
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Katalin Schlepp
Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing lives and creating moments of joy for our residents. It’s a privilege to be a part of this community where we celebrate life in all its richness, from organizing engaging activities to fostering connections and ensuring our residents well-being, I’m dedicated to making every day extraordinary. Our residents happiness and comfort are what drive me, and I’m committed to ensuring that your time at Orchard House is nothing short of wonderful.
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 Orchard House Care Home
Puzzling Times
Here at Orchard House, our residents enjoy nothing more than a puzzle. Puzzles are a great way to test your concentration and attention but also allow hours to pass without even realising. The end result is not only one of a great picture but huge achievement of placing the pieces together, whether its a 500pc or more, it takes a lot of skill and patience to complete. Well done to our resident puzzlers!
Orchard House Summer Fun
Residents and staff took to the gardens at Orchard House for some summer sunshine and music. There were plenty of drinks and nibbles to enjoy whilst toe tapping or even full on dancing the day away. The sunshine made the day an absolute success and made everyone smile, lots of lovely memories were made and even memorable dancing moves too!
Get Barchester Moving!
Foundation Week 2024 from June 17th to June 23rd!
We kicked off the week with an exciting wheelchair race, and we’re thrilled to announce our champion: David! Congratulations!
Throughout the week, it’s all about Move Minutes. Move however you please; it’s your collective ‘move minutes’ that count—not how far you get—and everyone can take part.
Father’s Day
Homemade treats and entertainment from Gary and Laura made it extra special. We got a sneak peek of their upcoming performance at the Isle of Wight Festival next week! Thank you for the wonderful show – our residents thoroughly enjoyed it!
Celebrating D-Day
We recently commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special celebration. Our guest singer, Paulo, provided delightful entertainment, and the residents joined in, singing along and thoroughly enjoying the event. The celebration honored the bravery and sacrifices of those who served during World War II, bringing back memories and fostering a sense of community among the residents.
The event featured a variety of activities, including historical presentations and themed decorations, which created an immersive and educational experience for everyone involved. The residents were deeply moved by the tribute, and their participation made the day even more special.
It was a memorable day filled with music, camaraderie, and reflection, highlighting the importance of remembering and honoring our history.
Big Thanks to Island Riding Center and Embracing Age!
We're overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible day our residents spent in the company of horses. The closeness to nature and the majestic horses at the Island Riding Centre truly made this experience unforgettable. Special thanks to Rebecca for making it all happen! Our residents had an absolute blast during their visit to the Horse Farm. Afterwards, the staff at the Horse Farm treated them to a wonderful coffee.
