Activities at Reigate Beaumont Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising and delivering a fun mix of activities and events chosen by the residents here at Reigate Beaumont. We work closely with the local community who get involved in all kinds of activities within the home. We enjoy all kinds of events which could be anything from trips out to local places of interest in our minibus or visits from entertainers and musicians, spending time in our beautiful gardens, or providing great activities for the mind body and soul. We liaise with local churches and regularly hold multi-congregational services at the home.
It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and invite them to our regular events. We also have a variety of volunteers who really enjoy spending time within the home too.
Karyn Borngräber
Each resident is unique and as an Activity Coordinator, I aim to create meaningful activities whereby residents can feel at home. From quizzes to games, stretch classes to flower arranging, reminiscing to enjoying our beautiful gardens. From musicians to Namaste sessions, outings, intergenerational and community involvement – a balanced activity program of body, mind and soul allows each resident to feel as if they have purpose and meaning in their lives. As well as sitting and having meaningful one to one engaged conversation or holding your loved ones hand – can allow a resident to feel that Reigate Beaumont is their home. With a background as a Healthcare Assistant, we are taught to provide person centred care. This has helped me to provide person centred activities.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Reigate Beaumont Care Home
Knit plain, purl, chat - REPEAT!
Reigate Beaumont's Knit 'n' Natter Club has been in full swing and is growing in members! Family members have been joining in with the group and it is wonderful to hear the stories about how everyone started out knitting. Knitting boosts creativity and can be a very social activity even if you are not knitting yourself. Not only does knitting improve dexterity and hand-eye coordination but it boosts social interaction and brain activity! And of course - who doesn't love a good old natter!
Baby Boppers having a Ball!
Reigate Beaumont residents and staff welcomed Baby Boppers by Bella & Boo into our home for a fun session of baby music and movement class. Meeting mums and their little ones is always heart-warming at any age and being able to interact with the little ones makes every visit a more meaningful one. Sam, the owner of Baby Boppers by Bella & Boo founded the group as a response to the first UK lockdown and now supports over 150 parents with her weekly classes. We are very fortunate to have Sam, her mums and their little ones visit with us. Joy, a resident said: "I could sit for hours just watching the children, it's so therapeutic!" Now that is lovely to hear!
100 Years Young!
Reigate Beaumont celebrated with our lovely resident Annie, on her 100 centenary birthday! Spanning a life time career as a nurse for the NHS, Annie says she never thought she would see the day she turned 100! Our team was thrilled to be able to share in this momentous occasion with Annie. Her family all came to have lunch with her in our Cinema room which was decorated in a colour specifically chosen by Annie – Rose Gold! Our Head Chef Roman prepared a delicious spread of eats for everyone to enjoy. Special thank you to Mayor of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead for coming to wish Annie in the week! Happy 100th Birthday Annie!
Christmas Ball at Reigate Beaumont!
Our Christmas Ball this year, was an afternoon of beautiful melodious music and a spread of delicious refreshments prepared by our Head Chef Roman and his team. But more importantly, it was an afternoon filled with friendships and the making of happy memories! Residents, their families, friends, and our staff celebrated a wonderful Christmas together. The entertainer Oli, a flautist performed in two lounges, and everyone was able to enjoy his brilliant performance. Thank you to the families and friends that attended the event and to a great Reigate Beaumont team!
Reigate Beaumont Choir!
For the last two months, there has been a hub of activity in our cinema room. A few residents, with the guidance of a carer Penny, have secretly practised carols to perform for everyone. As the weeks progressed the choir could be heard down the corridors - one passerby asking where the beautiful music was coming from! Finally, performance day arrived, and the Reigate Beaumont Choir performed a set of seven carols, ending off with 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas', ending with the sounds of rapturous applause! A wonderful afternoon, with a brilliant performance by our residents.
Christmas Shopping Trip
Who doesn’t love a bit of Christmas shopping? We popped down to our local mall, the Belfry Shopping Centre in Redhill during the month, for a bit of Christmas shopping. Residents wanted to purchase some cards and gifts for their loved ones. But no shopping trip is complete without starting off with a delicious cup of tea and cake and it was lovely that some family members joined us on the outing. A great outing and such a great atmosphere with all the Christmas decor in the stores. We can’t wait for the January sale shopping trip!
