Old Raven House Care Home

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Old Raven House Care Home

Set in a charming Grade II listed building in Hook, providing quality residential and dementia care.

20/08/2025

Just back from a lovely seaside trip to Bournemouth. A place that many of our residents remember fondly from years gone by. Our driver was able get us right down to the seafront which gave the residents an opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch on the very edge of the sandy beach with views out to sea and in the shadow of the large viewing wheel. After lunch some residents ventured down the pier and into the amusements, whilst other took the opportunity to stroll along the lively sea front before taking a more peaceful walk through the Winter Gardens. And of course no trip to the seaside would be complete without ice cream. On the journey back all the residents agreed that "It had been a good day"

17/08/2025

This weeks outing for the residents at Old Raven House was to Hollycombe Steam. The steam driven fairground is a popular venue for our residents where they are able to enjoy the sights and sounds of years gone by with all the rides and attractions being driven by steam. Everyone took a trip on the scenic railway with its gentle steam train rattle and beautiful views across the south downs. Some of the more adventurous took rides on the carousel and swing boats. Our timing was perfect because as we took a well earn break for afternoon tea before leaving the weather also broke and we avoid a heavy shower.

25/06/2025

Today was the last of our month of picnic trips. This time to the lovely Vaughan Millennium Community Orchard in Hartley Wintney. After a slightly cool start we were not disappointed as the sun broke through and made for idea picnic weather. The Orchard is a lovely peaceful haven on the edge of Hartley Wintney a bit of a hidden gem. The warm weather and the discovery of a discarded football allowed some residents their chance to have a friendly kick around.

23/06/2025

A big thank you to everyone who came along to support our Summer BBQ yesterday. It was lovely to have an event that brought together residents, family and friends and staff members. A big thank you to Justin and his catering team who put together an amazing BBQ feast. Thank you also to everyone who supported our charity raffle which has raised over £200 that will be going to the Sunflower Dementia Cafe in Odiham.

19/06/2025

Who doesn't enjoy a cool ice cream on a hot day. Today residents enjoyed a real summertime treat with a selection of ice cream cones with all the trimmings of sauces, flakes and sprinkles or for those who prefer a refreshing and hydrating ice lollies.

18/06/2025

Today was our second summer outing on the Watercress line. On a very warm day the residents enjoyed the slow trundle of the steam train through the beautiful countryside as it travelled from Alton to Alresford after a short break for some much needed lunch and drinks it was time to swap directions and make our way back to Alton. One resident was heard to say "What a lovely day out "

13/06/2025

Today a small group of residents took a morning stroll through the beautiful forest at Alice Holt. It was certainly warm and as they walked everyone took the opportunity to identify some of the wild flowers and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Even under the cover of the trees it was still very warm so we stuck to one of the shorter trails. We finished the walk and sat for a while in the shade with everyone's efforts being rewarded by a delicious ice cream cone

12/06/2025

June is picnic month at Old Raven House and yesterday saw a a group of residents enjoy the warm sunshine and lunch in the West Green House orchard. It was perfect picnic weather and after lunch some of the residents strolled through the beautiful gardens. Everyone is looking forward to more nice weather and picnic opportunities

11/06/2025

This is one of our most popular events through
out the year. We would love you to come and share an afternoon of delicious BBQ food with the Old Raven Residents and Staff. It’s a great opportunity to share together and enjoy the visiting entertainers.
We will also be holding a prize raffle with funds going to the Sunflower Dementia Cafe in Odiham

During the BBQ there will be an opportunity for everyone who wishes to paint a memory pebble which will once treated be placed into the home’s memory garden area.

If you have not yet done so, please contact Kim on 01256762880 or by e mail on admin@oldravenhouse.co.uk to book your place

23/05/2025

It lovely when we are able to bring people into the home to share a skill or hobby with the residents. Today we were doubly blessed with visits from Charlotte who came to encourage some of our green fingered residents to plant Sunflower seeds in their own individual pots for a friendly sunflower growing competition.

We also had a first visit from Teresa from "Make do and Mend Sewing Club" who came to start what we hope will be a regular sewing group. For some it was a chance to learn a new skill and for others an opportunity to put a skill of a lifetime back into practise. https://www.facebook.com/teresa.pytches

21/05/2025

Nothing brings a home to life like colourful fresh flowers and earlier to day some of the residents enjoyed cutting them and arranging them so they could displayed around the home. A big thank you to Sainsburys in Hook for their kind donation. It brought smiles to a lot of residents faces

15/05/2025

Yesterday a few residents enjoyed a nostalgic return to the days of Steam with a trip on the Watercress Line travelling from Alton. The sun shone and the train rumbled past beautiful countryside and farmland on route to Aylesford. After a short stop in the picturesque station. Our return journey was delayed by a technical issue with the engine but even that didn't dampen our travellers enthusiasm

Address

London Road
Basingstoke
RG279EF

Telephone

01256762880

Website

http://oldravenhouse.co.uk/

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