Activities at Ouse View Care Home

Residents and staff marked Dementia Action Week which took place from 13 – 19 May. Dementia Action Week kicked off to a great start with a Therapy dog Ted, the residents enjoyed lots of singing throughout the week with their very own dementia friendly choir and the lovely Dunnington choir came to visit on world cocktail day. The residents enjoyed a Bellini or two. The residents enjoyed a laughter with yoga session and of course the live Barchester event to Cadbury world where we reminisce with the memory boxes given by Cadburys, they enjoyed lots of chocolate. Half way through the week they had a morning full of games and a very entertaining dog show by the Star Paws Training Company who brought 3 dogs it to show them tricks. Towards the back of the week residents were entertained by making puff paint rainbows. What a week they have had

Residents across our services had a wonderful time joining Cadbury for an interactive virtual talk on their fascinating 200-year history.

Residents joining learnt interesting facts about the chocolate giant, shared memories, and reminisced about their favourite sweet treats.

It was a heartwarming experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of chocolatey goodness!

Ouse View marked the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s day to remember.  The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents and staff dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed a day of singalongs in the morning and in the afternoon were visited by soldiers from the The Queen’s Own Yeomanry Company in York

Chef Lynn whipped up a delicious selection of freshly-baked biscuits, cakes and biscuits for the occasion, all washed down with pots of tea and coffee to mark the occasion. 

Residents enjoyed a singalong in the morning and in the afternoon, they talked to the soldiers for over 2 hours. The residents and soldiers also took part in a VE Day quiz. They reminisced about their memories of VE Day while having delicious cakes.

The home was was full of animal mischief on Monday when the lambs came to visit the home. Residents were pleasantly surprised to see two baby two week old lambs roaming around their lounge as Ryedale Animal Group paid a visit.

Activity coordinator Rachael Turner said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.  We knew that having the lambs here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.  We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

It was all dragons and roses all round at Ouse View care home, in York, as residents and staff celebrated St George’s Day.  Legend has it St George was a soldier in the Roman army who slayed a dragon and saved a princess, the anniversary of his death is celebrated as England’s national day.

In honour of the patron saint of England, staff and residents at the home marked the day with a St George’s Day quiz and a virtual tours of traditional English landmarks. Giving the celebrations a gourmet twist, the head chef at the home Luke traditional scones for the residents to have while enjoying the morning.

An afternoon of sheer delight unfolded at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford, as residents and guests immersed themselves in live musical entertainment within the comfort of their home. The esteemed Gilbert and Sullivan Society graced the occasion with an enchanting performance, featuring a medley of timeless hits, including songs from their last production, Princess Ida.

The atmosphere buzzed with joy as residents joined in with enthusiastic applause and shared moments of laughter and song with the talented performers. It was a heartwarming experience for all involved, fostering a beautiful connection with the revered Gilbert and Sullivan tradition.