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.
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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
Belly Dancers at Ottley
Everyone had a great afternoon watching the ladies dancing along to some lovely, lively music.
Remembrance Day
We held a two minute silence in honour of those who have fallen in the line of duty and, afterwards, residents enjoyed a talk from a relative, who came in uniform. Later in the afternoon, we all enjoyed a singing performance by local musician, Max Hixon.
Birthday Treat
Everybody deserves to be spoiled on their birthday. No matter what their dietary requirements are, the kitchen staff at Ottley House will prepare a treat or two for all residents celebrating their birthday.
Light Display
Residents enjoyed a light display recently here at Ottley House, where soft music was played and our activities staff gave gentle hand and back massages to help them relax.
Discovery Centre
Residents had a wonderful time at the local Discovery Centre, and enjoyed seeing the bones of our very own 'Shropshire woolly mammoth'.
Ottley House Awards
Ottley House hosted an awards night to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all our employees. Residents, relatives and staff have spent the last 3 months casting votes for their winners, who are listed below:
Commitment to Learning – Nina Price-Owen & Gemma Roberts
Behind the Scenes – Milan Nikolov
Values Award – Adrian Morris
Outstanding Team/Individual – Ann Carter Unit
Unsung Hero – Claire O’Keefe
Resident Safety – Memory Lane community
Lifetime Achievement Award – Kat Lynch
Ottley Award – Sarah Mitchell
After the winners were announced, everyone enjoyed a fabulous buffet and danced the rest of the night away with local singer, Jemima.
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!
