Activities at Rivermead Care Home
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered programme of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love.
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 Rivermead Care Home
Easter Cake Champions!
Excitement is running high at Rivermead where the talented residents have been named the winners of the annual Barchester Easter Cake competition for the North East & Scotland Division.
Each year residents from Barchester’s care homes and hospitals up and down the country compete for the coveted Easter Cake of the Year title. The competition is run by the central hospitality team and the bar is set very high. Many of Barchester’s residents are very skilled bakers and the Easter cake designs can be very elaborate. Competition is fierce and only the very best recipes and designs will prevail.
Mother's Day
Rivermead celebrated Mother’s Day by doing something really fun and enjoyable. We did some flower bouquet arranging involving all our lovely ladies.
We set the tables out, had some snacks and a tipple of sherry and got to work on our lovely bouquets which turned out better than we could’ve imagine
It’s amazing that something so small can bring so many smiles and enjoyment to our residents faces especially on a day as important as Mother’s Day.
Place your bets!
This month we gathered the resident together in the lounge to enjoy watching the Cheltenham gold cup. We encouraged the residents to get cheering on the jockeys along with some drinks and nibbles whilst guessing who was going to come out on top! After the race, we also organised a horse quiz full of interesting facts. This was a lovely social stimulating activity where the residents can come together and have some fun!
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as they teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Master Florist tutorial
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
GAME ON
This month Memory lane have been practicing their balls skills using pool noodles to support some gentle exercises. This is a fun and active way to keep our residents moving.
Then we have been stimulating their cognitive skills with some friendly competition in snakes and ladders, this little game also provides some nostalgic memories from when the residents have played these games with their own children.
Upcoming events
April
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we look forward to a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.