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.
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 Visit From The Farm
Epsom Beaumont care home, was full of animal mischief this month when Browells farm came to visit. Our residents, relatives, friends and staff were pleasantly surprised to see Kevin the pony walk through the door and to have rabbits, chickens and guinea pigs roaming around the lounge. General Manager Ellie Lyons said: “Our residents really enjoyed their unusual visitors. We knew that having the mobile farm here would be a bit of fun for everyone. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and we have seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”
Family Fun Day
Our Family Fun Day at Epsom Beaumont Care Home. Our residents, relatives, friends and staff enjoyed an afternoon full of fun, with a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by our fantastic head chef Rostom Abidi and his team, balloon animals with the fabulous Richard Baxter and children’s entertainment with the amazing Katie Taborn from Pipsqueaks Performing Arts Parties & Classes. Everyone had a lovely day in the sunshine and enjoyed hotdogs, burgers, candyfloss and ice creams, while sipping on pimms and prosecco from the home managers very own ‘Beaumont Bar’ and having a boogie to live musical entertainment from the fantastic Emily. Everyone had such a wonderful day!
Interactive Family Pamper Afternoon
Residents, relatives, friends and staff enjoyed an interactive family pamper afternoon with professional beauty and holistic therapist Elena, from littlelotusbeautyroom. Elena started the session with a skincare demonstration, she taught everyone how to look after their skin and the benefits of having a skincare routine. Elena then taught relatives, friends and staff how to give the residents at Epsom Beaumont a relaxing hand and arm massage. Louisa Capaldi, Activities Coordinator at the home, said: “We all had such a lovely afternoon, the skincare demonstration was very useful and everyone learnt something new in the session! It was so lovely to see our relatives performing relaxing hand and arm massages on their loved one!”
Ice Cream at Epsom Downs Racecourse
Residents at Epsom Beaumont Care Home enjoyed a minibus trip to Epsom Downs Racecourse. They enjoyed a lovely stroll on the downs, followed by a delicious Mr Whippy Ice cream in the sunshine. June, a resident at Epsom Beaumont said “ I was so excited to go out in our brand new minibus, I have so many special memories at the downs and it was so lovely to go and enjoy an afternoon stroll and stop at the ice cream van! We all had such a wonderful afternoon”
Mum and Baby Group
Every month we host an intergenerational movement to music class with Baby Boppers by Bella &Boo. Local Mums, Dads and their babies come along to Epsom Beaumont Care Home to enjoy singing and music with the residents at the home. This month’s session took place on Tuesday 23rd July, The group enjoyed singing along with residents to their favourite songs such as the wheels on the bus and five little ducks. Madge, resident at Epsom Beaumont said “I always look forward to our monthly Mum&Baby group and seeing the babies and having a cuddle. I am looking forward to next months session”
Wimbledon Celebrations
Residents and staff at Epsom Beaumont care home were ready for the start of Wimbledon on July 1st with delicious strawberries and cream, all washed down with a glass of Pimms. Tennis fans got together to watch the matches and celebrated by having afternoon tea whipped up by head chef, Rostom Abidi. Everyone enjoyed traditional Wimbledon-inspired strawberry and cream treats. Ellie Lyons, General Manager at the home, said: “We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating the return of Wimbledon, it is always a firm favourite with our residents. We have all loved every minute!”
