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
Visit from the Guide Dogs
Overslade House recently had a visit from our local Guide Dogs Association, throughout the day our residents and their families got to meet and cuddle 6 amazing dogs with all different personalities. The guide dogs walked around our home greeting all of our residents, relatives and staff they had a wonderful time. We also had a pop up shop in our Coffee shop were we could purchase gifts with all proceedings going to the Guide Dogs Association. We hope to see the Guide Dogs again very soon!
Our Tribute
Our residents and staff together are paying their tributes to Remembrance Sunday by creating their unique memorial that has been displayed in the reception area for everyone to see. Residents spent time making hundreds of poppies for their memorial, which they felt was a perfect way to mark their respect.
Halloween Party
We hosted a spooky Halloween party for residents and the local community. It was a very busy and frightful afternoon, with music, spooky games, quizzes, and treats on offer throughout the event.
Halloween Preparations
Staff and residents at Overslade House got into the Halloween spirit preparing for our party. It was a spooky sight indeed!
Remembrance Day Preparations
Overslade House is preparing to commemorate Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 11th November, and to do so we hosted an arts & crafts session, where we made lots of themed decorations.
Residents hand-made poppies and painted RAF planes whilst reminiscing. Residents will also be attending a remembrance service in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, in addition to hosting a party here at the home.
Some residents have very close ties to the military and we will be making it a special day for all to enjoy.
Pumpkin Fun
To get into the spooky spirit, residents at Overslade House put their art skills to the test with some pumpkin carving. All of the residents did a brilliant job and a variety of pumpkins were made just in time for the day!
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.
