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.
Vanessa W
Hi, my name is Vanessa, and I am proud to be the Activities Coordinator here at Reigate Beaumont. My role is not just about planning activities and enhancing the lives of our residents and creating a vibrant, engaging environment for them.
Every day, I strive to ensure that our residents feel valued and included. I organise a variety of activities ranging from arts and crafts to music therapy, and connecting with the local community.
These activities are designed to promote physical health, social interaction, emotional wellbeing. What I love about most is witnessing the joy and connection that these activities bring. With our wonderful staff, families and volunteers is essential in tailoring activities to meet unique needs and desires of each resident. Together, we build a sense of community and belonging.
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
Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day was exactly as it was meant to be! We wanted the day to be filled with music, love and laughter - and that is how we spent the day. A morning filled with music and song performed by the pianist Steve Robbins. A delicious lunch prepared by our brilliant team of Senior Head Chef Roman and 2nd Chef Ese. An afternoon of love and laughter between residents, families, friends and staff. Scrumptious cake and cupcakes with a cuppa. Happy faces and comments of what a lovely afternoon that was! Such a perfect day!
Lottie & Emma
Meet Lottie, our therapy dog! Reigate Beaumont is extremely fortunate to have Lottie and Emma visit with us during the month. Lottie is a gorgeous black Labrador who loves life and loves to be around humans. She has a knack of being very calming and affectionate - she also enjoys a treat or two! Emma also loves catching up with residents and seeing the enjoyment on the residents faces when Lottie walks into the room. Thank you Lottie & Emma! Your visits are a highlight on our calendar!
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!
