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.
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 Reigate Beaumont Care Home
Picnics & Outings
Not only do our residents enjoy going on outings and having a lovely picnic but it is also the perfect time for staff and residents to get to know one another even better! There’s just something about being outdoors enjoying a delicious picnic prepared by our Head Chef Roman. The basket is full of savoury muffins, finger sandwiches and cake slices alongside a lovely cup of tea or coffee. The conversation is always good and we often learn new things about one another which is really engaging. On the trip back to the care home, there is always a keen interest in ‘I wonder where we will go to next’.
Summer BBQ
What a fantastic afternoon we had here at Reigate Beaumont! We were thrilled to host our annual big event with a summer BBQ for all our wonderful residents and friends in our glorious gardens. The event was also open to the community and it was lovely to meet so many people. The kids were so excited to see a real tractor and goats, a special visit by the Reigate and Banstead Beat (Surrey Police), Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, a slip n slide, toddler paddling pool, decadent Summer Sundaes ice cream and Kingswood Shetlands & Friends - Community Interest Not for Profit. Burgers, hotdogs and refreshments were enjoyed by everyone.
Garden Ambassador
Tony, is our resident bingo caller and Garden Ambassador at Reigate Beaumont. He is excited about his role and is passionate about gardening and sharing his expertise with fellow residents and their relatives. When he’s not feeding the birds or watering the patio gardens you can find him socialising with residents or hosting our weekly bingo on a Sunday morning. Tony was also a musician in the past and played the drums in a band. Whenever there are musicians entertaining our residents, either guitarists or singers, Tony can be found accompanying them with his percussion instruments.
Barchester Care Awards 2023 - Divisional Winner!
We're so happy to announce that John Page has been crowned Maintenance Champion for the Central Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
60 Years of Married Bliss
One of our lovely couples in our home, celebrated 60 years of marriage. Vivien and Richard met through school and university in Bristol and later on when they both moved to London, they fell in love! Their first ‘child’ together was their beloved corgi dog Sam, but they are fortunate to have two daughters and three grandchildren that reside in Reigate and are always spending time together. Family and staff here at the home all celebrated the couple’s special anniversary together. Head Chef Roman baked a delicious two tier cake for everyone to enjoy. Sharing this momentous anniversary with them is really special. It’s so wonderful to see two people still very much in love after all these years!
101st Birthday Celebrations for our Mary
Celebrations have been in full swing here at our home as one of our residents turned 101 years in style. Mary was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she celebrated this incredible milestone. It was a glorious day to celebrate and everyone enjoyed a special birthday cake made by our home’s Head Chef Roman.
The birthday girl said: “Can you believe it, it’s pretty special, and what a beautiful cake.” As she gave a little giggle. Staff were delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reached this amazing milestone. Mary is such a popular resident who is much loved by all that get to know her. We look forward to sharing many more birthdays with her.
