Activities at Bushey House Beaumont Care Home

Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.

Enriching life
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Tina Stovey

Activities Lead /Diversity Champion

I started working at Bushey House Beaumont in 2022 in an activities role that I absolutely love. There are very few jobs that offer the daily satisfaction and fulfilment that mine does. I am delighted to be able to play my part in helping to bring joy and laughter into our residents’ daily lives and offer them an interesting choice of events to do just that.

Life-encriching activities booklet Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.

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 Bushey House Beaumont Care Home

Chinese New Year Arts and Crafts

Residents enjoyed an art activity last week to celebrate the Chinese year of the snake. Each resident painted their own unique style onto a template which, once dry, we cut out and made into a mobile for them to hang in their rooms. Our residents enjoy lots of different arts and crafts classes suitable for all and find the classes very relaxing and therapeutic .

Scam prevention talk

Local PCSO, Steven Querns, and his colleague Tommy took time out of their busy schedule to provide expert advice for our residents on how to spot and avoid scams. Our residents shared stories of experiences they have had of being targeted. Everyone found the session helpful and informative and we look forward to seeing Steven and his colleagues regularly at Bushey House to help keep our residents vigilant.

 

Resident Ambassador enjoys trip to model railway club

Our Resident Ambassador, Jeremy Jacobs, enjoyed a visit to the South West Herts model railway club . Jeremy is 87 and a long time fan of model railways. He was thrilled to meet the club members and see their amazing intricate railway models. Jeremy shared his thoughts saying "I've had a passion for model railways for many years but it's difficult for me to build my own now that I have a disability. It made my day to visit the club and meet everyone. I'm looking forward to seeing their exhibition in May!"

Christmas party celebrations

Residents and their family and friends enjoyed our annual Christmas party at Bushey House. There was live music and a fantastic hot buffet prepared by our in house chef Avni and his team. Our staff joined in the festivities with our residents and their guests and everyone agreed it was a fantastic afternoon.

Miniature horse and lamb visit Bushey House

Bushey House residents were delighted to meet Grayson the miniature horse and Luna the lamb, all dressed up in their Christmas costumes. Everyone enjoyed getting the chance to stroke them and, in some cases, hold the lamb.  We were joined by some of the pupils from St Hilda’s school who also loved meeting and learning about the animals. We have monthly visits from Performing Pets who surprise residents with the different animals they bring.

Residents and staff decorate Christmas trees

Residents and staff enjoyed working together to adorn our beautiful Grade Two listed home with seasonal decorations. Residents had fun getting in touch with their creative side as they helped adorn our Christmas trees and making Bushey House even more beautiful.

Upcoming events

Cognitive Therapy Session

Residents of Bushey House will have fun training their brains during this interactive session with Cognitive Therapist Lisa.

Valentine's Community Afternoon Tea

Come to Bushey House for our next Community Afternoon Tea on Valentine's Day. Enjoy exquisite sandwiches, cakes and live music. Booking required.

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Valentine's Concert: Fiona Harris

One of our favourite singers, Fiona Harris, will be sharing the love at Bushey House Beaumont this month when she comes to sing some romantic oldies.

February activities at Bushey House Beaumont

Check out some of our activities taking place in Bushey House this February. From performing pets and live music to an art school excursion, there is something for everyone!

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U3A Philosophy Group (monthly)

Explore deep philosophical questions with the U3A every month. Email philip.amos@barchester.com for further information. 

Holocaust Survivor to share story

Come to Bushey House on 10th March to hear John Fieldsend share his moving story of survival through the Holocaust.Email philip.amos@barchester.com to book. 

U3A World Religion Group (monthly)

Learn about the major world religions with the U3A every month. Email philip.amos@barchester.com for information.

Bushey Festival Opening Day at Bushey House

Come to Bushey House on 4th July for the Bushey Festival opening day. Enjoy live entertainment, fun and games and cream teas. Tickets on entrance.