Activities at Overslade House Care Home

Overslade House staff and residents were in attendance at Draycote Water to raise money for local charities by selling books and knitted toys, bags and purses.

It was a wonderful day at Draycote Water with many families enjoying the sunshine Overslade House were out meeting the local community to raise more money for Children living with cancer and also the Alzheimer’s Association, we are also hoping to donate to local animal charities and will be holding a Christmas Fayre on the 20th December to raise more money and everybody is welcome

Residents and staff were at the ready for the start of Wimbledon on July 3rd with delicious strawberries and cream, all washed down with a glass of Pimms.

Tennis fans at Overslade House were delighted to be able to watch this year’s 136th Championships.  Residents and staff got together to watch the matches and celebrated by having afternoon tea whipped up by head chef Joanne Kolat-Furca with traditional Wimbledon-inspired strawberry and cream treats.

Resident, Carol, commented: “I absolutely love watching Wimbledon, it is definitely my favourite sporting fixture.  It was lovely to celebrate its return with all my friends here and to enjoy all the delicious party food.”

Staff and residents at came together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS which was founded on 5th July 1948. Everyone at the home wanted to mark the occasion and give thanks all the wonderful NHS staff, whose hard work and dedication make our incomparable National Health Service the envy of the world.

Residents wanted to show their appreciation and also gave thanks by creating a wonderful art piece to give to healthcare professionals as a thanks for all that they do.

Edna, a resident at Overslade House commented: “When you think about all the services on offer, the NHS really is a remarkable.  They have helped me and my family many times.  We’ve all been talking about the times the NHS helped us and everyone has a story to tell.”

A Laundry Assistant at Overslade House Care Home in Rugby, Warwickshire has received a prestigious 25 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.  Angela Smith, Laundry Assistant, started at Barchester in July 1998 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Overslade House Care Home in Rugby, Warwickshire, decided to celebrate 200 Years of the game Rugby. In 2023 it is 200 years since William Webb Ellis took the ball in his arms and ran with it on The Close at Rugby School with total disregard to the rules of the game.

To commemorate this historical occasion, Overslade House held a Summer Fete within the home due to adverse weather conditions. Overslade House sold donated books and hand knitted items to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research and Children with Cancer UK and raised over £200 for these charities.   Lady Mayor, Maggie O’Rourke joined the celebrations, and said “It is wonderful what you do for your residents holding events like these and you have a beautiful home”   The Alpaca Pals also paid us a visit and behaved impeccably as they went from room to room, all 90 of them, meeting our residents who commented how soft and cute they were. They truly lifted everybody’s spirits. Entertainment was provided by Simon Coates who is through to the final of Rugby’s Got Talent.

Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair.  The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.

We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas.  The experience was truly enjoyed by all.