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Activities at Southgate Beaumont Care Community

Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.

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Zoe Grindley

Activities Coordinator

Hello My name is Zoe, I have been in the life enrichment team at Southgate Beaumont since December 2021.

I am originally from Liverpool and moved to London in 1997 after being accepted at Mountview Theatre school. After graduating I worked as an actress and accomplished voiceover artist for many years. I also have a vast amount customer service experience, working in many West End Theatres, as Cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic and at Claridges hotel in Mayfair.

Zoe has a passion for making strong connections with people and creating lasting memorable experiences.

My role here at Southgate Beaumont is to ensure our residents lives are packed full of enriching and interesting activity. We provide a wide range of both home led and community led activity for all residents as well as personalised and individual hobby and interest focused events. Our programme ranges from cocktail making, to art history talks, exercise sessions as well as fine dining dinner parties catered for by our chefs

I have made lots of lovely new friends at Southgate Beaumont care home and look forward to making many more.

Celebrating life at Southgate Beaumont Care Community

Summer Garden Party at Southgate Beaumont

Our Annual Summer Garden Party was a great success! With the rain luckily staying away for a few hours, we danced, sang and enjoyed a delicious BBQ, prepared by our wonderful head chef.

These bigger events are a lovely opportunity for our residents to come together, enjoy time with others and celebrate life.
It's also a great opportunity for us to invite families and friends from our local area, to showcase our lovely home. This also helps our residents feel connected socially to the people in their community.

With great music from Morris, who always creates a wonderful party atmosphere, we made lots more memories to treasure.

A lovely Birthday surprise for Irene

Irene had the most wonderful birthday treat, when one of her favourite entertainers popped in to wish her a Happy Birthday and sing some lively songs.

Irene is a much-loved resident here at the home, and is a real fan of music. Irene used to always go out dancing when she was younger, and music is the thing that definitely brings her the most joy. She is always looking forward to musical events within the home, and waits eagerly to be collected!

When she saw Morris at the door, her whole face lit up into a huge smile. Morris is the most wonderful entertainer, making residents feel special, singing individual requests and even singing in over 44 languages. Morris, as well as singing Happy Birthday also sang 'Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner', much to Irene's delight. She is a true Cockney lady!

Irene's friends who were visiting also got to join in the fun, and we all sang and danced together in her room. They were delighted to see how special Irene was made to feel on her birthday.

Amazing Volunteers at Southgate

We have been so lucky to have such amazing volunteers here at Southgate Beaumont.

Our good friends from Latymer School in Enfield have been amazing, and have brought so much joy to our residents over the last few months. Often, students who are looking to embark on a career in the medical profession will want to gain experience in a facility where they can learn about different generations. It's been a real privilege to see these boys grow and develop in confidence every time they come in to visit.

Intergenerational relationships have proven to help bring happiness to the elderly generation, and we hope these relationships continue. We wish the boys an amazing and restful summer and look forward to welcoming them back in September.

The magic of music.

Another glorious afternoon here at Southgate Beaumont, with the brilliant singer Victoria. Always bringing her smiles, beautiful singing and magic into the room. It’s wonderful to see our residents up on their feet and dancing along to her music. Music continues to bring us all together

Pop up shop at Southgate Beaumont.

An opportunity for our residents to enjoy some morning retail therapy, with Debbie’s Pop Up Shop!

A shopping experience from the comfort of our own lounge. For those who are less able, we took items into rooms for residents to choose if they wished.

We love to shop and looking through the colourful clothes made us happy. You can never have too many clothes!

Celebrating our amazing Volunteers.

Volunteers Week, is a chance for us to celebrate and say thank you, to all our amazing volunteers that help within the home. From our wonderful friends from the local schools, who spend time chatting and socialising with residents, to Volunteers like Mark, who gives up so much of his time, to help things run smoothly.

We are so grateful for all the kindness, help and support you give us and our residents are extremely grateful for the extra fun you bring to the home. Thank you

Musical reminiscence and art therapy.

As part of Dementia Awareness week, we were delighted to welcome Jenny Newland into our home.

Jenny runs a wonderful memory club each Monday at St Andrews Church in Southgate, and today brought along her fantastic session to Southgate Beaumont.

With a fun musical reminiscence quiz, Pictionary, bingo and some lovely prizes. A lively and enjoyable afternoon for all.

We love yoga!

Southgate Beaumont has an amazing Yoga teacher Dai, that visits us at our wonderful home. Dai is here every two weeks, and her chair based yoga and positivity are just what we need. Her classes are a huge hit with our residents.
Its a time to breathe, laugh and keep ourselves moving. Great for the mind, body and soul.
It’s always a fun morning and everyone looks forward to Dai’s huge smile to brighten our day!

Spending time in nature.

A trip out to our local park.

We are so very lucky living so close to a number of beautiful parks. Today we took a trip in our mini bus to Grovelands Park, and it was so therapeutic being in nature and taking time to enjoy the tranquility of the water.

We all felt so happy and relaxed and enjoyed the sunshine.

Summer Garden Party at Southgate Beaumont

Our Annual Summer Garden Party was a great success! With the rain luckily staying away for a few hours, we danced, sang and enjoyed a delicious BBQ, prepared by our wonderful head chef.

With great music from Morris, who always creates a wonderful party atmosphere, we made lots more memories to treasure.