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
Cuddle Therapy from Puppies
Here at Rivermead one of our Care Assistants, Alex came in with her sweat puppy Olive!
Lots of residents and staff enjoyed cuddles with Olive throughout the morning. Jean, on memory lane said it was a pleasent suprise and that Olive was very well behaved for a puppy!
The Arctic Airship Italia
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Mark Piesing for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘N-4 Down: The Hunt for The Arctic Airship Italia’.
Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fascinating story of the world-famous exploring airship Italia, returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928. The airship was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history.
The virtual book club experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Dementia Café Morning
Staff at Rivermead Care Home in Malton have opened up their doors to welcome the Malton Fire Team to the first Dementia Cafe breakfast launch this morning.
The experienced responders treated visitors to hints and tips on fire safety and opened the doors for our residents to explore the back of the fire truck, the team will be back in the home later in the year to give short talks on being ‘Safe and well’ within the local community.
Sarah Jackson, the General Manager of Rivermead has extended her thank you to the team and will look forward to seeing the team at the next event. "We want to thank all of the great work our emergency services do for us, members of the police, ambulance and especially fire services, thank you for today. You are more than welcome to pop in anytime, we would be delighted to see you!”
Flippin' fun for Pancake Day
The staff and residents at Rivermead care home in Malton have been flipping and turning pancakes all morning in preparation for their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day celebrations.
Rivermead has marked this year’s Pancake Day with flipping fresh pancakes and of course, tasting lots of pancakes! Sarah Lightfoot, Head Chef at the home, flipped more than 60 pancakes, serving them up with sweet and savoury fillings for all the eager staff and residents.
Valentines Day
At Rivermead Michael, Husband to Christine asked the staff at the home to nip out for some lovely flowers and a card to surprise Christine.
Christine said she was very surprised and grateful for the beautiful flowers and thoughtful card.
Many of the other residents spent their day with their loved ones giving out cards and flowers to spread the love on Valentines day.
National Opera Day
National Opera Day at Rivermead
Today we celebrated National Opera Day here at Rivermead by starting off the day in a rather creative style by making our own Phantom of the Opera masks and Colouring in/painting all things Opera!
We ended the day by watching the well known Opera ’The Barber of Seville’ in the afternoon!
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.
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
