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
Everyone loves an outing!
Residents enjoyed an outing on our mini bus to Epsom Downs Racecourse for a lovely morning picnic. Outings are a firm favourite in the home, especially while enjoying a lovely cup of tea or coffee. This particular outing was with a few of our gentleman residents that had fond memories of having visited the racecourse before. Five wise ole men, upon an autumn morn, looked out across a view, where horses had but worn.... What are they thinking...?
Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre Memory Box’s
During the month, we had a steady stream of residents and staff to look at the Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre Memory Box collection. It was interesting to hear from the residents about the wooden darning mushroom, wooden laundry tongs and the Brownie and Instamatic camera. Even Tania our hairdresser inspected a Pin-up Home Cold Perm box with one of our residents and Della our receptionist chatted to a resident about lovely recipes in an old Be-Ro Home Recipes booklet. Staff engaging with our residents is always at the forefront of life here at Reigate Beaumont.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
During the Week of Mourning, The Mayor of Reigate & Banstead spent an afternoon with our residents in the lounge chatting about the Queen and the Royal Family. He brought along the Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Book of Condolence – numerous residents, relatives and staff were able to write in the condolence book for the Queen, which will eventually be sent to Buckingham Palace.
Sunday Morning Bingo!
On Sunday morning’s at Reigate Beaumont, residents gather in the Main Lounge for a game of Bingo. This is a really popular activity with everyone. Tony, one of our residents, is the resident bingo caller and he really enjoys this role.
Lazy Garden Afternoons
Sometimes, it’s just lovely to sit in the garden chatting to friends. Especially new friendships that are made between residents. While sitting enjoying a cup of afternoon tea, two of our residents recently realised that they had served in the same regiment in the army. What are the chances of that happening!
6th Form Students at Reigate Beaumont
This month, we have had numerous students completing their work experience here at Reigate Beaumont. The students and residents alike benefit from this amazing intergenerational activity. One of our residents taught a work experience student how to play pool. It is an activity that the resident enjoyed in his younger days and can now share with young minds.
