Activities at Overslade House Care Home
Our activities team is dedicated to organising a variety of events and activities and adapting them to suit the capabilities of those we support. Our goal is to improve quality of life by providing activities that are tailored to residents' own interests.
At Overslade House, we encourage local people and businesses to participate, as well as our staff and relatives, in order to keep them involved as part of a wider community. We strive to enhance the quality of both mental and physical stimulation through weekly minibus excursions, PAT dogs, quizzes, Zumba classes, arm chair line dancing, musical entertainers, pamper sessions and much more.
We definitely have something for everyone!
Julie Bateman
Hi, my name is Julie, and I'm the lead Activities Lead here at Overslade House. I've been an entertainer for over 25 years which has given me a great foundation for meeting people from various backgrounds, and has also helped nurture my social skills.
I love animals, and have two Dachshunds of my own who, like me, love meeting new people. I'm looking forward to bringing them in to meeting all our lovely residents here at Overslade.
I'm a bit of a social butterfly and enjoy visiting National Trust locations, attending the Theatre, singing and dining out. Over the years I've even been an 'extra' on TV!
Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instil this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment. I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01788 522577 or email me direct on overslade.activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.
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 Overslade House Care Home
International Women's Day
Residents marked International Women’s Day by spending the day celebrating the achievements of wonderful trail-blazing women throughout history. Residents took part in discussions about the role of the many different women who have shaped history from Cleopatra and Boudica to Florence Nightingale and Marie Curie right through to the Queen and Mrs Thatcher.
Crufts
Residents and staff are loving the return of the world’s largest dog show, Crufts. Our residents are all keen animal lovers and are delighted that Crufts is back after what felt like a very long wait!
Red Nose Day
Staff and residents have taken part in a sponsored walk to raise money for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. We all donned our red noses and got stuck in to help raise funds for this very important cause.
Cliveden
Staff and residents were treated to the first in a series of live talks and tours of Cliveden, hosted by the house and chapel guides from the National Trust Talks Service. The famous National Trust property has been offering virtual tours throughout the pandemic in order that people could continue to enjoy all the rich history and splendour that Cliveden has to offer
Chinese New Year
Staff and residents at Overslade House welcomed in the Year of the Tiger with a day of celebrations and activities.
Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of the Chinese New Year and enjoyed virtual tours of China and Shanghai. Residents also gave their year of birth on the Chinese calendar and were told which animal they were. Apparently the year of the Tiger will not happen again for another 12 years. Places visited on the tour were the Terracotta Soldiers, the history of the Great Wall, The Forbidden City, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. To finish off residents watched the Chinese New Year fireworks.
Violeta Baesu, General Manager, said: “We have had a brilliant day, the home looks absolutely wonderful decorated all in red and we all had such fun finding out what animal we are, the associated traits and reading each other’s horoscopes. The residents loved watching videos of traditional lion and dragon dances too.''
John Smith a resident at the home said: “I loved the music, the vibrant costumes and learning about the Chinese Zodiac animal traits. A person born in the Year of the Tiger is said to be fiery, passionate, daring and fearless. I find it fascinating to learn all about different traditions.”
Love is in the air at Overslade!
Overslade House was filled with flowers, cards and sweets in celebration of St Valentine’s Day.
Staff, residents and guests celebrated the day of love with, a talk on the origin of St Valentine’s Day, an Arts and Crafts session where we created cards, a game of Play Your Hearts Right (but there were no Brucey Bonus’s!) followed by a Valentine’s Dining Experience. Chocolate Hearts were also handed out to all of our Residents.
General Manager, Violeta Baesu, said: “Today has shown us all that you are never too old for love. We’ve had a whole range of treats and Valentine’s themed fun for the individuals that live here and their guests and we have enjoyed every moment of it!”
John Smith, a resident at Overslade House Care Home said: “It has been a lovely day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get involved with the day’s festivities. I really enjoyed Play Your Hearts Right sadly we didn’t win the star prize”.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
