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
'Latte' fun for Residents at Macmillan Coffee Morning
Friday 25 September is Macmillan Cancer Support's Coffee Morning, and to support this wonderful cause, Ouse View held its very first Bake Off to help raise funds and awareness for the charity's invaluable work.
In the run up to the day, cook books were dusted off, techniques honed, equipment tested, and recipes pored over and meticulously fine-tuned. Things soon became very competitive!
The event raised £70 (and counting) and was a great opportunity for residents to sample some fabulous culinary creations whilst chatting to staff. The eventual Bake Off winner was Head of Housekeeping, Sharon Ward, who is proudly pictured with her winning cupcake entry.”
Home links with community group
As part of Ouse View's ongoing desire to provide the very best life enrichment programme to its residents, we have partnered with nearby Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Under 'normal' circumstances its Bielby-base provides tours of the centre between 2-4pm on Thursdays, which include a tour of the training facilities + tea and a cake. Virtual sessions are also available, and these include a talk from a trainer (in the presence of a hearing dog) providing insight into how its dogs are trained and the practical applications of that training for deaf people. We're sure that our residents - many of whom will be hard of hearing themselves - will thoroughly enjoy watching the dogs in virtual action, and will find the talks both educational and heartwarming.”
A meal with a view
A meal with a view, courtesy of alfresco dining at Ouse View.
After a gloriously sunny autumn day, what better way to enjoy a freshly prepared evening meal than sat out on the balcony of one of the home's three dining rooms. There's definitely nothing half-baked about this fine dining experience!”
Residents enjoy pet therapy
Margery is relaxing on a rainy autumn afternoon with one of Ouse View's popular pet companions - lifelike cats and dogs that look, feel and sound just like the real thing. Tea, cake and engaging time spent with staff who simply love to make residents smile. 'Purrfect'!
Chef serves sumptious cake to 1st Resident
Head chef, Eve Goodger, prepares to cut the sumptuous coffee and walnut cake she baked to celebrate with Ouse View's first resident, Margery. Mary Berry would be proud of you Eve!
Ouse View is officially OPEN!
Tuesday 1 September saw Ouse View welcome its very first resident, Margery. The ‘First Lady’ of Ouse View can be seen playfully clapping along with activities coordinator, Richard Sweeting and other members of staff, including general manager, Pauline Hodgson. It was a busy first day for Margery, and we are delighted that she is settling in and feeling at home so quickly.
Ouse View has a wonderful team of experienced staff who are looking forward to welcoming lots of new residents over the coming weeks and months, all of whom will soon be made to feel at home-from-home.
For enquiries regarding the home please contact Home Services Advisor, Adam Pope on 01904 615117 or email at adam.pope@barchester.com
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.
