Activities at Ouse View Care Home

Residents at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford York enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local singer Julie Fox  performed her memories in a suitcase show which included songs themed to items e.g. a bucket and spade – I do like to be beside the sea side. She also sung the classic hits including Sweet Caroline, Boom bang a bang and How much is that doggy in the Window.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the band performed their finale song We’ll meet again by Vera Lynn. Julie also did a war time sing along section which got everyone singing and clapping. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for residents to enjoy during the show. The resident also enjoyed a glass of wine.

Ouse View  recently hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community. The event, which took place on 17th June welcomed the group of Mums and their toddlers who live locally to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home. Ouse View had the privilege of welcoming Rhythm Time York into the home to join in activities with the residents. This was the first of many groups, they hope to run this activity every 3rd Monday of the month.

The group of mums and toddlers also enjoyed sing along with residents to their favourite songs such as Head shoulders knees and toes and The grand old duke of York and playing instruments with the residents. The catering team at the care home provide a selection of delicious buns on the day.

Residents and guests enjoyed An afternoon of grins with a live Northumbrian pipes concert performance that took place at the home. Local two piece band performed a selection of summertime sounds including Danny Boy, Loch Lomond and Ilkley more by at in the beautiful lounge area of the home.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the band performed their finale song Danny Boy and a song they wrote called Rainbow over Corsenside.

Activity Coordinator, Rachael Turner said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful afternoon singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Ouse View as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”

Ouse View Care Home in Fulford York marked the 80th anniversary of the D Day Landings by having a D-Day discussion where residents retold their stories of what they can remember about D-Day, an ultimate World War II quiz and then an afternoon to remember by having a indoor picnic with the local community and soldiers from the Queen's Own Yeomanry.

Staff and residents were interested to see memorabilia that the soldiers brought in for the residents to look at, Cpl Hawkins and LCP Dixon brought it two guns, WWII uniform including a jacket, helmet and gas mask, and a grenade. The residents were in awe after seeing these items again and holding guns. The two gentleman even brought in a bottle or port to share with the residents and staff.

Rebekka, General Manager at Ouse View said: “Many of our residents can remember the D Day Landings and we all know what it meant for our country so we wanted to mark the date, with an afternoon to remember, listening to the stories of our residents and enjoying the memorabilia with the local community.

Residents across our services enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of The Deep, an award-winning aquarium in Hull.

Our residents dived into the underwater world of some fascinating creatures such as sharks, turtles and stingrays.

It was a truly immersive and educational experience that brought the wonders of the ocean right to our screens.

Residents and guests enjoyed a night of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local singer John Kellow performed a selection of classic hits including Sweet Caroline, Evis Presley, Buddy Holly and lots lots more.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the band performed their finale song Sweet Caroline. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests including a cheese board and brownies to enjoy during the show.