Activities at Ouse View Care Home
We understand that the people we will be supporting will have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we won’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our activities team will be dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events will be organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Rachael Turner
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active.
We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities.
Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love. We also enjoy our regular clubs, virtual events and varied life enrichment programme.
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 Ouse View Care Home
Resident receives prestigious award
Local care home delighted as resident is awarded by St Andrews Society a prestigious presidential award in the home accompanied by family, friends and relatives. Ronald Rob, the President of St Andrews Society, 1927 - 1988 was awarded a certificate of recognition from the new president Grant Young, after piper Jim Sharpe with 26-years’ experience played in guests on the pipes.
The prestigious St Andrews Society Award is organised by the society and is very rare to come across. The awards aim to thank and show appreciation and respect for the previous President of the society. Family and friends gathered in the home to pay their respects to Ronald and celebrated with some light refreshments.
Home launch intergenerational initiative
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ouse View care home in Fulford are beginning in a new Intergenerational music making partnership with Thea Jacob, founder of Song Box from York. Many families and their young ones are welcomed into the home to come together for music and singing. The project makes links with the local community through the power of music and song. The aim is to sustain this connection and forge new ones so that care home residents are supported with social stimulation and engagement.
Home supports Mental Health Awareness week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ouse View care home in Fulford observed Mental Health Awareness. Each day our amazing staff were able to select treats of drinks, snacks and small gifts. We were supported in this act of kindness by local business Lush, Nestle and York cocoa works who offered donations.
Residents make beeline for World Bee Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ouse View care home in Fulford were buzzing when they celebrated World Bee Day which was on May 20th.
Created by the UN, World Bee Day is an annual global event raising awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping for the survival of our ecosystems. Three out of four food crops across the globe rely on bees and other pollinators but those pollinators are under threat from human activities.
National Apple Pie Day
Residents at Ouse View had a delightful time celebrating National Apple Pie Day!
Our talented group took charge of the kitchen and embarked on an apple filled culinary adventure. Together, they skilfully crafted delicious apple turnovers, infusing their unique touch into each one. The wonderful aroma of cinnamon and freshly baked apples permeated the hallways, captivating all the senses.
This activity not only brought back cherished memories of baking for many, but it also fostered new friendships and connections within our care home community.
Eurovision Song Contest
At Ouse View we had a fantastic time as we gathered to watch the Eurovision Song Contest and reminisce about the amazing United Kingdom winners throughout the years. We laughed and we sang along with Sandie Shaw the song "Puppet on a String" and with Lulu we sang "Boom Bang-a-Bang". Residents agreed the best one was the song from Brotherhood of Man "Save Your Kisses for Me". The melodies and lyrics transported us back in time, reminding us of treasured memories and the joyous spirit of those moments.
Upcoming events
July
Hello July! We extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we look forward to the month ahead, all welcome.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more infromation why not pop in and see what Ouse View can offer you.
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
A respite break maybe ideal for those looking for a little extra care, for more information get in touch and see what we have to offer.
Calling all Emergency Services - take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Dementia Cafe - 1st Wednesday of the month
Come along and make new friends, share experiences and enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake.
Coffee Morning - 3rd Wednesday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we host our monthly coffee morning, make new friends and take a tour of our home. All welcome.
