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.

Enriching life
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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. 

Life-encriching activities booklet

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 Southgate Beaumont Care Community

Birthday Celebrations at Southgate Beaumont.

Today we celebrated Jackie's birthday. Jackie and her loved one's gathered in our beautiful lounge with residents and team members to wish Jackie a very happy 80th birthday and toast her with a glass on fizz.

Our chef made a delicious cake and we all sang happy birthday.

Happy Birthday Jackie we hope you had a lovely day.

The Enfield U3A at Southgate Beaumont

We are delighted to be hosting the Enfield U3A at Southgate Beaumont and have a number of groups and talks which our residents also attend. 

We had a very interesting Science talk with a guest speaker from the Natural History Museum, London
We host History talk, a science club and numerous book club meetings. 

It’s lovely to be inviting members of the community into our home, whilst giving our residents new opportunities to learn and develop new interests.

A trip out to the golf club,

A glorious morning trip out in our mini bus to Grange Park Golf course.

Just a short journey from our home, its a perfect location to take in the stunning grounds and enjoy some delicious home made pastry’s.

All the ladies who came along used to all play golf, so it was lovely for them to reminisce and share stories in the sunshine.

The staff really looked after us and we will definitely be returning soon.

The London Children's Ballet perform at Southgate Beaumont

It was pliés and pas de deux all the way at Southgate Beaumont care home, in Southgate as residents and staff had the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful performance of Snow White from the London’s Children Ballet.

The history of ballet dates back to the 15th century in Italy and France, the dance was often performed by noblemen and women in the royal courts and was known as ballet de cour.  In the 19th century, ballet gradually evolved to the classical techniques we know today and it was during this period that famous ballets such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker were created.

The London’s children ballet offers a chance for young performers to bring their dancing into a care environment, benefiting people who might not normally get the chance to experience this type of performance. Residents experienced exquisite dancing and stunning costumes in the comfort our beautiful terrace lounge.

General Manager, Beatrice Godfrey said: “We’ve all had a brilliant day today.  Our residents loved watching the ballet with their families and making new memories.” One of our residents, Irene, was so happy and mentioned she had been transported to a different world.

 

Beryl, resident at the home said: “I have always loved ballet, I think it is absolutely magical and beautiful to watch. I love how timeless the famous ballets are, I never tire of them.  If I had my time over, I would love to be a ballet dancer!”

Congratulations to our very own Beatrice who receives 10 year long service award.

Beatrice Godfrey, General Manager and Registered Nurse, started at Barchester in September 2013 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that they receive first class care and support over the years.

Did you know that Beatrice is the longest serving Care Home Manager in the whole of the London Borough of Enfield.

Residents, their loved ones and the team at Southgate Beaumont arranged a surprise party for Beatrice to celebrate this achievement and show their appreciation.

Wayne Hughes, Regional Director of The London Region at Barchester Healthcare said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Beatrice Godfrey. Beatrice has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Barchester Healthcare, when I say that we are so very proud of our colleague and Southgate Beaumont and the fantastic environment Beatrice and her team have created. I’m looking forward to many more years of working with her!”

Cheese and wine event hosted by our Head Chef Daniel.

A lovely afternoon spent together with a delicious selection of cheese, biscuits! and wine It’s certainly popular with all of our residents and their loved ones. 

Thank you to our wonderful chef Dan who always brings us tasty treats.