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
Cinema club opens to 'West Side Story'
This afternoon, residents in our Memory Lane Community were treated to a cinema style afternoon showing of the latest version of ‘A West Side Story’
The residents all made their way over to the viewing screen in anticipation of watching the film. They enjoyed the all singing, all dancing film with Norman even regularly clapping along in between his fix of popcorn, chocolate and fizzy Coca Cola.
It was a joyous afternoon spent by those who came, with Brenda and Pamela both saying ‘I’m glad I came to watch as I remember watching the first one but this is just as good!’
Home welcomes Swinton’s big Brass Band
Today at Rivermead, as the glorious sun shone down on us, residents and staff welcomed The Swinton Brass Band to Rivermead.
The residents rushed to get front row seats to enjoy the fabulous music that the band had to offer. The residents were treated to a variety of songs ranging from ‘Danny Boy’ to ‘Scotland the Brave’ to ‘Blaydon Races’, with Vivien doing her best to conduct the band from afar.
It was a lovely afternoon for everybody, with Joan, Pam and Maureen each expressing how much they enjoyed it, as well as a fond reunion for Ted and the conductor of the band as they both knew each other prior to the performance. Joan, however, was shocked that the band didn’t do a rendition of ‘The Dambusters’!
Virtual event with Dr Tim Howard
Residents across our homes had a lovely time joining Dr Tim Howard, 4th generation GP, whose whole life has been about patient care, for an exciting virtual event to discuss his novel ‘Let’s Kill All The Lawyers’.
The novel is a medical fiction thriller that explores the impact of life and death events, mistakes and forgiveness, and the impact of law and justice on the day- to-day lives of ordinary people doing their best in difficult circumstances.
Residents had the chance to ask their own questions once the discussion was over and a great time was had by all.
Just passing through
Our residents across our homes had a lovely time joining Daniel Snowman, for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘Just Passing Through’.
Author of over a dozen books, Daniel Snowman’s long and active life has led him to interact in countless ways with the wider world and with some of its most famous inhabitants. His memoir evokes these experiences via a series of vivid literary vignettes.
Our residents found the talk very intriguing and informative, and were happy to learn more about Daniel’s experiences around the world. A great time was had by all.
Come sing!
Our homes had a fantastic time with vocal coach Mark De-Lisser as he led an amazing virtual singing session for our residents to enjoy.
Our residents were able to learn different techniques as they sang the famous ‘I’m a Believer’ by The Monkees.
There were smiles and laugher all around. The session was such a success and was great for the mind, body and soul.
Carers week
Happy Carers Week! We would like to take this great opportunity to recognise and thank our wonderful carers here at the home.
We are proud of each and every one of our care team for the outstanding care that they provide to our residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this we are truly grateful.
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.
