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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Rachael Turner

Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

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Platinum Jubilee celebrations Part 2

Residents at Ouse View absolutely loved the fantastic food which the Chefs Eve Goodger and Sean Cawker provided for the Jubilee Lunch this week, we just can’t stop talking about it!

Delicious dishes from smoked salmon and cream cheese, fresh from the oven Yorkshire sausage rolls with sweet treats including the famous award winning Pudding. A feast fit for a Queen.

Once again, Happy Jubilee Your Majesty from everyone at our home here at Ouse View, it is now time to plan the next party.

Jubilee Celebrations Part 1

Residents at Ouse View celebrated in style and a sea of red white and blue for our Big Platinum Jubilee Lunch. Our in house Chefs, Eve Goodger and Sean Cawker, conjured up the most fabulous buffet, including the official Platinum Pudding, leaving everyone singing their well-deserved praises. A special guest even popped up to share our day, and posed happily for instant photos with our partygoers.

Happy Jubilee Your Majesty from everyone at our home here at Ouse View.

Creating Jubilee Cupcakes

On Sunday, here at Ouse View, Residents rolled up their sleeves to create fabulous Platinum Jubilee cupcakes. Once ready for the all-important taste-test, they raised a glass of the Queen’s own favourite tipple, Dubonnet-gin-lemon cocktail, to thank her for 70 years of dedicated service, and then tucked into their cakes. Smiles all round.

Carers week

Happy Carers Week! We would like to take this great opportunity to recognise and thank our wonderful carers here at the home.

We are proud of each and every one of our care team for the outstanding care that they provide to our residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this we are truly grateful.

National Trust talk

Our homes had a fantastic time joining National Trust Talks Service team at Cliveden House for an inspirational talk on Nancy Astor – the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons.

Our residents had the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating life of Nancy and her political career. As the first women MP, she experienced both attention and scandal throughout her life, which led to many triumphs and numerous disasters.  The talk was truly enjoyed by all.

Ferndown florist demo

Our homes had a lovely time joining Sue and Nicole from Ferndown Florist for an intriguing flower arrangement workshop in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful virtual demonstration and got inspired to create their own flower posies for our Jubilee displays.  Our home will be specially decorated for the upcoming festivities. Stay tuned.

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.