Activities at Ouse View Care Home

Ouse View was full of animal mischief when their special guests, the owls paid a visit to the home. Residents were pleasantly surprised to see owls and a hawk roaming around their lounge supported by their owners 'Owl Adventures'.

Owl Adventures brought with them four birds: Diego a 6-year-old Northern White-Faced Owl, Fudge the one-year-old Barn Owl, Eva the 12-year-old Canadian Great Horned Owl and Maverick the Harris Hawk. Every resident got the chance to hold Diego, and they had flying demonstrations from Eva, Fudge and Maverick. 

We were delighted to host a professional event with many local professionals and businesses joining us for a very special lunch. The event was a chance for professionals from various organisations within the community to have a chance to meet and network over lunch provided by the home.

Guests also had a chance to take a tour of the home. The home was also thrilled to welcome some VIP guests, The Lord Mayor and High Sheriff of York. Thank you to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you all again!

Residents recently enjoyed an intergenerational games night with a local Fulford Beaver Scout group. The event to celebrate Lord Baden Powell’s upcoming birthday anniversary took place on 27th February and the home welcomed a local scout group to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home. The group, aged from 5 to 8 years, played a variety of games, from giant snakes and ladders, connect 4 and balloon tennis!

The homes hospitality team provided a selection of delicious cakes and sweet treats for all to enjoy. To celebrate Lord Baden Powell’s Birthday, each group member took home a speciallybaked bun. 
 

Staff and residents welcomed in the Year of the Snake with a day of celebrations and activities. Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, the home was decorated with hanging homemade lanterns. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year.  Head chef Luke cooked up an oriental feast for lunch and residents enjoyed the delicious food washed down with pots of Chinese tea.

Residents were also treated to an amazing afternoon filled with traditional Chinese music and singing, the residents were lucky enough to have three talented students from the University of York join them to perform traditional Chinese music, including some mesmerizing Guzheng (21-string instrument) melodies. 

Ouse View prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of Northumbrian Pipes and the fun continued well into the night.

Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities e.g. listening to Northumbrian Pipes that played traditional Scottish tunes and a Burns Night quiz to mark the Scottish institution. The residents also enjoyed haggis neeps and tatties for lunch. 
 

Residents and guests at Ouse View enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local singer Amanda performed a selection of classic hits including The Way You Look Tonight, Can't Help Falling in Love, Run Rabbit, New York, New York, Cockles and Mussels. Her act is called Singalong Days and all the residents were definitely singing along.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the Amanda performed her finale song a lively rendition Hey Baby! The residents truly embraced the fun and sang their hearts out.