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
Gilbert and Sullivan Society Visit
Today at Ouse view we are delighted to receive a tongue twisting performance by “ The Gilbert and Sullivan society” from York university. Among the cast is one of our very own carer Luke Siever. Gerald our new resident recalls himself playing in the orchestra in the original performances of Gilbert and Sullivan in York theatres Residents roar with laughter and enjoy the enunciated singing by this talented group.
Gingerbread House Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ouse View care home in Fulford love any excuse to get creative so when they found out it was Gingerbread House Day on December 12, they didn’t need any persuading to get cracking! The staff and residents asked head chef Sean to whip up a big batch of gingerbread for them and then got busy decorating with icing, buttercream, marshmallows, dolly mixture, candy canes and edible glitter to make some of the glitziest gingerbread houses in town.
Stargazing!
Residents at Ouse View spent the afternoon stargazing under an improvised ceiling of stars. Virtually, we observed and learnt about the wonders of the night sky. Admiring the stunning lights. Resident Betty gushed; “It is so marvellous”.
Other residents were asking about the many constellations that fill the sky at night and enjoyed spending time with the group of fellow stargazers.
International Men's Day
To recognise our gentlemen on International Men's Day, we treated them to a trip to one of our local pubs. We were given a very warm welcome by the lovely Donna from the “Bay Horse” in Fulford. Our residents sat by a roaring fire whilst enjoying a drink, some sandwiches and reminiscing of old times.
Concentration and Recognition
Today at Ouse View. Our residents tested their powers of concentration and recognition using a fun and innovative memory card game.
Using bright and interesting images of animals. Our residents and visitors take turns to match the cards in pairs.
We were all so preoccupied, that before we realised it, it was time for our lunch.
Armistice Day
This morning at Ouse View we reflected and remembered our fallen heroes and loved ones during Armistice Day.
Residents came together in the lounge to watch the moving coverage provided by the BBC.
Some do this in the quiet of their own rooms.
Harry stands to attention and recites a famous poem.
Throughout the foyer poppies hand made by our residents are put on display.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Christmas Fayre
Our Christmas Fayre has something for everyone. Come along and join us!
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead - all welcome. Merry Christmas!
Fancy a festive break?
Book a respite stay at Ouse View to take advantage of our Christmas festivities. A festive break in a place where your loved one matters.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more infromation why not pop in and see what Ouse View can offer you.
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.
Don't Dine Alone - Every Friday
We know mealtimes can be lonely for older members of our community and we extend a warm invitation for those to join us at our weekly - Don't Dine Alone, Fridays from 12.15pm.
