Activities at Ouse View Care Home

Here at Ouse view in Fulford we understand the importance of celebrations big or small. Brenda recently celebrated her birthday here at the home, as always our Chefs crafted and decorated a beautiful cake. Staff and residents sang happy birthday and enjoyed sharing the cake during morning activities.

Another one of our residents Betty is approaching 103rd birthday and can be seen here catching up with her friend Janet and her fury companion. Betty was delighted to see them both, keeping in touch with those loved ones is so important to our residents and this is supported in a variety of ways.

Ouse View is open for visiting, skype calls and community events, feel free to come along and join in with our residents at the events in the home.

Despite the British weather bringing another cold snap, our dreams are of sunnier days in Greece, Santorini and Athens. Residents enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean whilst listening to the sound of Zorba whilst recalling the atmosphere by dancing in their seats as they dip flat breads into tzatziki or hummus and nibbling feta and olives.

These tantalising tastes were new for some but a pleasant reminder for others which encouraged chatting and a relaxed tavern atmosphere on those warm summer days.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ouse View care home have been having fantastic fun hiding Easter bunnies all over the place in Fulford for local children to find.  The staff and residents decided to challenge local children to find 6 Easter bunnies that have been hiding in all kinds of different locations all over town.  The children then had to write down the name of each bunny and where they had been found in order to take part in the Easter Bunny Hunt.

At Ouse view we are keen to support good nutrition and hydration so we put the residents at the heart of the choices and options available. Each resident in the group peeled, chopped and prepared; pineapple, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, mango, apple, pear, melon and pomegranate to make a mouth-watering fresh fruit salad. Of course we want everyone to achieve so support is offered when required in preparation. Next steps are devouring our creations!

Join us at our weekly garden club as residents take time out to enjoy the spring flowers, for those unable to venture out we bring the garden indoors, this brings many a smile of delight.

A group of our residents take responsibility and great pleasure in painting our new bird houses ready to be hung.

Here at Ouse View we are hopeful that some feathery families move into their new homes!

On Mother’s Day, we had a fabulous morning with a delicious strawberry cream tea for everyone to enjoy.

The trolley laden with scones, jam and strawberries made its way around the whole home travelling room to room. Drinks were served in the best china and classical music followed behind from the mobile speaker.

Visitors and residents were encouraged to mark the occasion with their family members by having their picture taken in order to create memento’s at a later date.

Happy Mother’s day from all of us here at Ouse View!