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
Eyes down for a game of bingo
It was all ‘eyes down’ as Residents at Ouse View in York recently enjoyed a friendly game of socially distanced bingo in the homes light and airy dining room to win prizes for the first to call, ‘House’!
As part of the homes life enrichment programme, the team includes firm favourites in the homes calendar with fun filled adapted games that they have played over the years in a safe environment.
Easter craft workshop
It has been a colourful afternoon at Ouse View in York as residents enjoyed an Easter themed arts and crafts workshop. Residents have had a great time as they show their creative flair in making Easter decorations to display around the home.
They are looking forward to having some fun leading up to the homes Easter celebrations, making chocolates, hot cross buns, cards and something a little special – an Easter Bonnet for a parade!
A little flutter at the races!
Our residents at Ouse View recently had a fun day at the races and didn't even have to leave the warm and comfortable lounge to enjoy the thrill of Cheltenham Races, a highlight of the racing social calendar.
They cheered on their favourite horse and enjoyed a cup a tea, cakes and a glass of their favourite tipple, whilst having a little flutter on the gee-gees and the ladies donning their race hats! One resident picked a few favourites and won a tidy sum - shame it wasn't real money!
Home goes green for St Patrick's Day
Residents and staff at Ouse View in Fulford celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks and everyone got dressed up in green to mark the day.
Held on March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day actually observes the death of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but the day has come to be a huge celebration of Irish heritage and culture.
Staff and residents at the home marked the day by all staff wearing green, having Irish music, Irish quiz, virtual tour around Ireland’s beautiful landmarks, and finally watching some Irish dancers in river dance.
Mum's the word at Ouse View
Mum's the word at Ouse View - Residents at Barchester Healthcare’s Ouse View care home, celebrated Mother’s Day with an afternoon tea party and video calls with the family. The home was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers for the occasion.
Staff at Ouse View arranged small gifts for the residents, a delicious afternoon tea was served with the best china, and residents enjoyed a discussion about how the role of the mother has changed, reminiscences about the residents’ childhood too.
General Manager, Pauline Hodgson said: “We’ve all had a really lovely day. Although Mother’s Day has had to be a bit different this year, our mums have had video calls with family to make sure lots of our residents had a visit with their loved ones.”
Preparing for Easter Cake Competition
Ouse View residents are always keen to be part of a competition. The residents have been busy preparing their entry to the Barchester Easter Cake Competition 2021. They have begun their design with the help of the team. Once it is finished for the competition they are looking forward to cutting a slice to enjoy with their Afternoon Tea over the Easter weekend.
To find out more about life at Ouse View visit their website: https://www.barchester.com/home/ouse-view-care-home
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.
