Activities at Bushey House Beaumont Care Home

Children at local St Hilda's girls school were thrilled to receive prizes from our residents as part of a Barchester Easter bunny colouring competition. It was a difficult job for the judges to choose the two runners up and winner. The winners were presented their tasty prizes of chocolate and other goodies by our two residents Kathy and Kathleen.

Residents and a large number of the local community were privileged to welcome Holocaust survivor, John Fieldsend, to share some of his life story at Bushey House. John and his brother were two of thousands of children rescued from Nazi Europe by the heroic efforts of Sir Nicolas Winton. John's personal account was a moving experience for all present. There were few dry eyes as the Holocaust survivor read out a letter received from his parents shortly before they died in the Nazi gas chambers.

Residents had a fun afternoon celebrating pancake day. With pancakes made by our Head Chef, Avni, each resident created their own design using a selection of fruit chocolate and sauces. To make the afternoon extra special, residents then got to eat their own pancakes with wine, tea and coffee. We also served pancakes to our residents nursed in bed. Everyone agreed it had been good fun made extra special by the lovely spring sun coming into the dining room.

Residents at Bushey House had a taste of spring by enjoying an art class painting some flowers. Each resident chose their own paints to work with and created some lovely spring art for their rooms.

Love was in the air as residents and members of the community celebrated Valentine's Day with live music and exquisite cakes made by our regional head chef, Avni, and his team. We hold Community Afternoon Teas every month including live music.