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
Hot Toddy Day
We had a lovely day here at Ottley House with our residents enjoying Hot Toddy Day. They helped make a chocolate cake and had a sip of Whiskey. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Christmas Outing to Love2Stay
Ottley House residents had a wonderful time at Love2Stay. This local holiday park invited residents to spend the day there with a delicious Christmas lunch and film afternoon. Thank you so much to the staff who made us all so welcome.
Elf Fun!
The Ottley House team were fantastic today as they took part in Elf Day for the Alzheimer’s Society, the home was scattered with elves. What a great fun day we all had while raising funds and awareness for this vital cause.
Community Stand in Shrewsbury
Lynne and Tina were fortunate to have a sunny winter day when they went out into Shrewsbury to promote Ottley House. It was great to talk to so many people about the care and services we offer.
PCSOs Join Teapot Tuesday
Ottley House were delighted to welcomed local PCSOs Lyn and Shaun to Teapot Tuesday. These weekly meet ups for residents are a great opporunity for a chat with tea and cake. Lyn and Shaun spent time with the residents and the team, thank you so much for your time.
All the Fun of the Fair!
Residents had such a fun afternoon with games from the fair ground. There was hook a duck, a coconut shy and ball games all great traditional games greatly enjoyed by all.
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!
