Activities at Overslade House Care Home

Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event in celebration on National Ice Cream Day. Wall’s team took us on a great journey through history, sharing fascinating details about the brand since its launch in 1922. We learned about major innovations such as the introduction of Mr Whippy, Cornetto, Viennetta, Twister, and Carte d'Or.

Residents were treated to a singalong to Cornetto classic ads, an interactive quiz about fun Wall’s facts and best-of-all, an ice-cream tasting session. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our ice-cream lovers.

Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Jennifer and Emily from Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Jennifer and Emily took us on a journey to discover the rich history of Dogs Trust and their facilities.

Using captivating video and photo footage, our residents were able to explore rehoming centres and learn more about the highest level of welfare offered there. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our dog lovers.

A Carer at Overslade House has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.

Karen Arthur, now Senior Carer, started at Barchester in 2013 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Violeta Baesu, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Karen. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Overslade House when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Karen!”

Overslade House went all out for International Picnic Week which is celebrated this year from June 17-25.

Residents and their visitors were invited to take a trip to Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire for afternoon tea and ice creams in this beautiful park surrounded by Deer. Bradgate House is cloaked in this wonderful landscape, the birth place of Lady Jane Grey a Queen only 16 years of age and who only reigned for 9 days. Residents had a wonderful backdrop of the grounds and the reservoir sparkling from the sunlight bouncing off it.

Staff and residents at Overslade House had a fantastic time celebrating National Fish & Chip Day on Fryday 2nd June, surely one of the best days of the year!

Residents went on an outing to Stratford upon Avon for a fish & chip lunch by the river, soaking up the sunshine, listening to local artists performing Shakespeare and Opera and admiring the beautiful carousel.  This was followed by a compulsory ice cream for dessert.

Dot, a resident at Overslade House commented: “We’ve all had such a lovely day.  It just doesn’t get any better than fish and chips by the river, it couldn’t have been a more perfect day, it’s always been my favourite – you can’t beat fish & chips as far as I’m concerned!”

Residents at Overslade House enjoyed receiving crafted cards and a free drinks trolley in celebration of Father’s Day on June 18.

With the lovely warm weather residents were able to enjoy meeting up with loved ones in the home’s garden and enjoy Irish Mules made from whiskey and ginger beer, Cider and various beers including non-alcoholic beers.

Staff and residents enjoyed a special homemade cake with lots of tasty treats  prepared by the home’s talented head chef, Joanne Kolat-Furca.

John, resident at Overslade House said:  “I’ve had a great time celebrating with my family, it has been so lovely to see them and spend some quality time together.  Father’s Day is such a special day, I’m so pleased we were all able to celebrate together.”