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
Alpaca Therapy
Overlade House received a welcome visit from @thealpacapals this afternoon.
Following such a successful visit before Christmas, our residents were pleased to see the Alpacas once again. As they wondered through the home our residents were happy to stroke and lose their hands in their fluffy coats.
These visits are a fun yet therapeutic activity; very soothing and calming for all involved. It was a particularly wonderful surprise for one resident who celebrated her birthday earlier this week.
We look forward to their return later this year.
Knit and Natter Dementia Week 2020
The Knit & Natter group at Overslade House settled into our beautiful cafe area to being creating 'blue flowers' in preparation for display during the National Dementia Action Week between Monday 11 - Sunday 17 May 2020.
Overslade House Choir
Following singing around the dining tables during Christmas the residents at Overslade House decided to form a choir. Meeting here for the first time as a group to review preferred music genre and test the vocal chords! led by Mary White.
Presents Galore
Little 2 year old Matilda visited Overslade and gave out Christmas presents to all of our residents. A wonderful gesture appreciated by all. Thank you Matilda!
Rugby Free School Choir
Children from Rugby Free School choir entertained our residents with some lovely carol singing. We look forward to having them back.
Alpacas for Christmas!
Overslade really enjoyed a visit from some friendly Alpacas They visited every single resident!
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.
