Activities at Ottley House Care Home
At Ottley House, we offer a person-centred activities programme, and aim to match residents' abilities and interests with meaningful activities of the correct degree of challenge that promotes their health and well-being. We also provide visual, tactile, audible and olfactory sensory experiences. There are weekly music/movement therapy sessions, 'Oomph' sessions, and arts & crafts classes to help improve, maintain and refine motor skills. We enjoy regular visits from entertainers, musicians and animal therapists, as well as pub nights, 'food from around the world' days, and minibus outings to places of interest.
Alex Evans
My name is Alex and I am the Activities Co-ordinator at Ottley house care home.
I am passionate about enhancing the lives of our residents the home and aim to bring a smile to their faces through different types of activities. My personality is warm, enthusiastic, bright and bubbly and i aim to share this each day at work. I am keen to involve the residents in the decision making within the home to enhance their experience through gathering their likes and dislikes. Come and join us for our life enrichment programmes which promote social interaction, mental stimulation and physical well-being.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Ottley House Care Home
Celebrating 15 Years
Congratulations to Laundry Assistant, Melissa Smallman, who recently received her 15 year Long Service Award from General Manager, Davina McLoughlin. Incredibly, Mel has been with us ever since she left school.
Pet Therapy
Everyone enjoys seeing Murphy every time he comes to say hello – and he likes the attention too!
Murphy makes sure that all residents, staff and visitors that want to say hello get to see him – he won’t leave until everyone is happy!
Murphy makes regular visits to the home and we look forward to seeing him again soon.
Teapot Tuesday
Our local fire service popped in during Teapot Tuesday for a chat over a cuppa and a piece of cake. We hold Teapot Tuesday every week for residents and guests to get together for a chat, followed by either a singalong or a quiz.
Christmas Day at Ottley House
Everyone was full of Christmas cheer on Christmas Day as we celebrated by giving out presents to the residents that had been left for them by 'Santa'! We wish you all a happy New Year.
10 Years of Service
General Manager, Davina McLoughlin, presented Care Assistant, Angela Hadlington, with her flowers, pin and voucher in recognition of her 10th year at Ottley House.
Angela is a credit to the home and her dedication shows, as she is loved by all staff, residents and visitors.
Christmas Baking
This is our stunning cake that was made by our Head Chef, Katrina Lynch, which won the Barchester Christmas Cake Competition for the central division.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
