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
Pet therapy visit during Alzheimer's month
To mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, our residents were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them.
Our home was visited by pet therapy dog who caused a great deal of excitement. Our residents truly enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed the animals who seemed to appreciate meeting their new friends. All our residents are fascinated by animals, so we were delighted to organise this lovely experience for them.
Buon Ferragosto
Buon Ferragosto! Residents in all areas of the home celebrated Italian Style. Residents watched a video on the best 100 places to visit in Italy and sampled some Italian wines. Ferragosto is a public holiday celebrated on August 15th in all of Italy. It originates from Feriae Augusti, the festival of Emperor Augustus, who made the 1st of August a day of rest after weeks of hard work on the agricultural sector. It became a custom for the workers to wish their employers "buon ferragosto" and receive a monetary bonus in return
Relaxation day
Staff and residents at Overslade House chilled out and celebrated National Relaxation Day, August 15th by doing their favourite pastimes.
Invented in 1985 by Sean Moeller, who was in the Fourth Grade at the time, National Relaxation Day is an annual event to encourage us to slow down, unwind and focus on taking care of ourselves. It is a day to take a break from our hectic lifestyles and do the things we really love to do in order to relax.
Sing to feel good!
Staff and residents at were treated to a fun-packed hour in the company of choir leader and vocal coach to the stars, Dan Cooper, who taught them to sing two feel-good summer classics: ‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry and ‘Summer Nights’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John from the hit movie, Grease.
In partnership with Biiah, Dan delivers regular singing events through their virtual platform which encourages people to sing for their wellbeing. A professional choir leader and vocal coach with over 10 years’ experience, Dan runs a successful choir; Love Soul Choir, and is co-director of a children’s group; Sound Pop Academy
Book Lovers Day
Bookshelves are bulging at Overslade House where book worm residents were keen to get involved in Book Lovers Day.
Staff and residents decided to host a discussion about residents’ favourite books and also took part in a famous books quiz where quotes were given and residents had to guess the book or author, this is supplied by the Oomph Wellness Programme through Barchester Healthcare.
Friendship Day & love of cheesecake!
Overslade House had a blast celebrating Friendship Day on July 30. There were smiles all round as staff and residents reminisced about their friends and some of the wonderful times they had shared over the years.
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between people, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
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.
