Activities at Epsom Beaumont Care Home
At Epsom Beaumont, the daily activities always aim to be enjoyable for all. Our Activities Coordinator is constantly working to mentally and physically stimulate each resident and ensuring that our programme is define moulded to the wants and needs of those we support. We host weekly outings to many local coffee shops, and also some bigger trips to Brighton and the Brooklands Museum. Our outings tend to be a new and exciting experience for residents, but are sometimes repeated for those who could not make the trip the first time. The activity schedule changes weekly, but there are some regularities, such as our crossword and bar nights, where families are invited to join their loved ones for a social evening. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home and we are proud to say we have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who is supported by all of the care team to really make it successful. We have received excellent feedback from residents and relatives, which only makes our bond with them stronger.
Louisa Capaldi
I always said when I started working I wanted to have a rewarding job that puts a smile on people’s faces and makes their day just that little bit brighter! I started working in the care sector as a hospitality Assistant, and then became a carer and then the activities coordinator. I really enjoy getting the residents up and moving, and getting active. I enjoy learning new things about the residents and doing meaningful activities with them that they enjoy and benefit from.
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 Epsom Beaumont Care Home
A trip to Epsom Town
We enjoyed a lovely trip to Epsom Town Centre for a bit of shopping followed by coffee and cake at costa coffee.
We enjoyed trying out the new festive drinks such as the caramel Nutcracker latte and the terry's chocolate orange hot chocolate.
Cliff, said I always enjoy our trips out, it was so lovely to go down to the town to do a bit of shopping and enjoy trying Costas new drinks menu, my favourite was the terry's chocolate orange hot chocolate it was delicious”
Long Service Award
One of our nurses at Epsom Beaumont Care Home has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.
Famida Chengun, now Nurse, started at Barchester in October and 2014 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Ellie Lyons, General Manager of Epsom Beaumont Care Home said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Epsom Beaumont Care Home. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Epsom Beaumont when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Famida!”
Bonfire Night Celebrations
Staff and residents at Epsom Beaumont celebrated Bonfire Night with a bang this November 5th when they wrapped up warm to gather around the bonfire to watch a fantastic firework display and enjoy lots of seasonal treats washed down with some mulled wine.
The residents enjoyed traditional bonfire night treats, including jacket potatoes, hot dogs, toffee apples, treacle toffee and parkin beautifully prepared by the head chef Rostom Abidi.
Madge, a resident at Epsom Beaumont said: “I have always loved Bonfire Night, it’s so lovely to celebrate these traditions all together. The fireworks bring back so many memories of Bonfire Nights through the years, these times are so special.”
Badminton
Resident, Audrey, at Epsom Beaumont played badminton for 40 years at her local badminton club and had a wish to be able to play again so staff at the home made her wish a reality proving the old adage, it’s never too late.
Louisa Capaldi, the homes Activity Coordinator knew that Audrey used to love playing badminton and would have love to be able to try play again, so she organised a minibus trip to the rainbow leisure centre in Epsom to attend their senior badminton drop in session, where Audrey had the amazing opportunity to play badminton again!
In response to this wonderful surprise, Audrey, said: “I can’t believe that I was able to play badminton again! It is such an amazing feeling to know that such a loving group of people care so much about me that they helped me to live out a dream – and I didn’t even ask.”
Ellie Lyons, General Manager at the home, said: “We believe that every moment is worth cherishing. We want everyone we care for to know how important they are to us here at Epsom Beaumont. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team here in making our residents’ dreams come true. It was wonderful to see how happy this made Audrey.”
Pumpkin Picking
Residents at Epsom Beaumont care home visited Garson’s Farm to participate in their very own pumpkin parade.
Joined by friends and family, residents and staff enjoyed a minibus trip to Garson’s Farm where they enjoyed pumpkin picking and other attractions. Residents were able to choose their very own pumpkins to carve just in time for their celebrations for Halloween. After the pumpkin picking, the chef made a delicious pumpkin pie, with the personally picked produce. It was delicious and was enjoyed by all. General Manger, Ellie Lyons said: “Our residents loved being able to go to the pumpkin parade at Garson’s farm, they really enjoyed being able to pick their own pumpkin to carve, what a lovely day out everyone had.”
Gentleman’s Club
We enjoy or regular gentleman’s with our Maintenance Manager Robin. Residents enjoyed tasting a variety of different beers and having some nibbles. Cliff, resident at Epsom Beaumont Care Home said “ I always enjoy our gentleman’s club with Robin, it was lovely to enjoy a few beers with the gents at the Beaumont, I am looking forward to the next session”
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
