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
Yolanda's Dancing Troupe
We arranged for The Diddie Dancers from Shrewsbury to come along to Ottley House to surprise one of our residents who used to teach dance. Yolande Laurens was born in 1931 in Greenfields, Shrewsbury, along with her one sister and brother. Her father was in the navy but was killed In the 2nd World War. She married Frank when she was 21 and they bought a caravan and lived behind The woodman Pub in Coton Hill where she started a small dance club. A dance troupe was formed along with some of her friends. Yo went on to have 3 children where her daughter also danced. "Ladies called Grace Phillips and Eileen Welsby made the costumes. We used to visit different places in the country doing Pantomines, Nursing Homes, Fetes and Carnivals", Yo told us. Ottley House decided to surprise Yo with a dance troupe and she thoroughly enjoyed it along with some of our other residents.
International Women's Day
Residents at Ottley House marked International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th by spending the day celebrating the achievements of wonderful trail-blazing women throughout history.
Residents took part in discussions about the role of the many different women who have shaped history from Cleopatra and Boudica to Florence Nightingale and Marie Curie right through to the Queen and Mrs Thatcher. They talked about the important women in their own lives and celebrated the achievements of their fellow residents.
Resident Gwen commented: “It is amazing to think how much things have changed just in my lifetime, when I was younger there were so many things it was deemed inappropriate for women to do. It is wonderful that women have so many more opportunities these days and days like this are so important to make sure we keep going in the right direction.”
Valentine's Day at Ottley House
It was Valentines Day on Tuesday 14th Feb. The Head Chef laid on a super 3 course meal for our residents and roses were handed out to them all. We had a sing song in our café lounge which they really enjoyed.
A visit from Shrewsbury School Pupils
Shrewsbury School pupils visited us on Thursday 16th Feb. They pupils who were practising with their instruments and singing. Our residents loved it.
Happy Birthday Mary!
We celebrated Marys birthday on Sunday 19th Feb. Her birthday was actually on Thursday 16th Feb. Her family came together and we put on a small buffet and a cake for them. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Chinese new year celebrations
Staff and residents at Ottley House welcomed in the Year of the Rabbit with a day of celebrations and activities.
Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year. Head chef Kat cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed the delicious food.
David a resident at Ottley House said: “I loved the music, the vibrant costumes and learning about the Chinese Zodiac animal traits. A person born in the Year of the Rabbit is said to be kind, confident and strong. I find it fascinating to learn all about different traditions.”
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!
