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
'Gifts of Years' Choir
Our resident choir have continued to meet for Angela’s Hour weekly, albeit now mostly via zoom although our voluntary chaplain team visits to deliver the song sheets to our residents every Tuesday and Thursday. The group are sounding fabulous, and we hope restrictions are lifted in time for the annual Christmas performance enabling audience participation.
Chocolate Treats!
Residents at Overslade House had an enjoyable morning making a variety of milk, dark and white chocolate cornflake cakes with the activities staff. They soon got to share their chocolate creations with other residents and staff at tea time which went down a treat!
Cream Tea Day
The great British tradition of cream teas is marked every year on the last Friday in June and, this year, our residents indulged in a pot of tea and everyone’s favourite of freshly baked scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Father's Day
Father’s Day is a very special time for families, especially in times like this, so at Overslade House, we spent the day enjoying Skype calls to our families and receiving gifts whilst celebrating with a refreshing drink or two.
Baking at Overslade
Residents at Overslade House baked homemade quiches this week using their skills with preparing pastries and tasty fillings. The quiches were enjoyed with a fresh salad for supper.
Showing Appreciation
Barchester sent our staff a thank you card with a special wristband to show appeciation for all the hard work we have done over the past few months.
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.
