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
Nescafe virtual experience
We had a fabulous time joining NESCAFÉ’s virtual coffee experience. We were able to look into how they sustainably farm their coffee beans, as well as, to have a virtual tour of one of their factories all from the comfort of our home.
To make things even more interesting, our residents had the chance to test their knowledge with an interactive quiz, and to the delight of all to taste the signature Sweet Cinnamon Shaken Iced Coffee cocktail.
Is it Spring yet?
Residents here at Ouse View had a happy afternoon potting summer-flowering bulbs. They may not bloom until later in the year, but we already have a friendly competition in progress to see who has planted the best Freesias and Crocosmias. A little light rain and plenty of sunshine would be welcome please!
PAT Dog Visit
A firm favourite here at Ouse View is our beautiful PAT Dog Bruno, who again popped by this afternoon to delight our Residents. It’s wonderful to see how everyone lights up when Bruno is around, and how much love and attention one young Chocolate Labrador receives from his doting fans. We can’t wait until his next visit!
Crafty Dreams
This afternoon Residents at Ouse View enjoyed crafting with their friends, as they came together to make their very own dream catchers.
Residents took the time while delicately decorating their dream catchers and discuss their own dreams. Happiness and good health was wished by all, the ladies hung the dream catchers by their bedside to keep wonderful dreams coming.
Valentine's celebrations
Residents at Ouse view enjoyed a heart-felt valentines lunch today as they celebrated Valentine’s day in style.
Residents started the lunch discussing what things we love about our lives and our families, and how grateful we are to be surrounded by love.
Our hospitality team then served up a fantastic lunch of Roast beef with wonderfully tasty strawberry shortcake biscuits for dessert. On each table was a Lindor chocolate to set the taste buds tingling, and the heart shaped balloons and confetti.
For all the tea in China!
Residents at Ouse View have been trying out a variety of different teas in our Tea Tasting Activity this morning.
Armed with copies of simple tasting notes, the aim of the game was for participants to match the tastes and smells of a variety of teas to their written descriptions. It’s an easy way to keep our senses sharp, and looking at those lovely smiles it’s also fun!
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.
