Activities at Oxford Beaumont Care Community
Our Activities Coordinators are committed to organising a mix of activities and events that cater to all tastes, which includes minibus outings to nearby places of interest and visits from animal trusts, local school choirs, musicians and entertainers. We also undertake one-to-one activities for residents who are unable to participate in group sessions, and encourage loved ones to join in whenever they can.
Alice and Sarah
Hi, I'm Alice (left) and I've been working in activities since 2019. I absolutely love my role, and I'm passionate about providing meaningful and life enriching activities for all our residents. My aim is to make them smile everyday!
Hi I’m Sarah (right), I’ve been a member if the Oxford Beaumont team since January 2020. Starting as an Activities assistant on a part time basis, I enjoyed the role so much I'm now one the the full time coordinators.
It’s an absolute pleasure working here, being able to provide life enriching activities that make our residents happy and smile. We have so much fun together, and learn something new everyday from these incredible ladies and gentlemen.
Making links with local groups and organisations to ensure our residents remain part of the local community is a key part of the activities team role, if you would like to make contact with me or my colleague Sarah, please feel free to call us on 01865 730990 or drop us an email OxfordBeaumont.Activities@barchester.com
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 Oxford Beaumont Care Community
Taking Time to Remember; Winnie
Following a week of remembrance, staff and residents at Oxford Beaumont Care Community in Boars Hill, Oxford have been raising a glass, and briefly resting their feet, after receiving the gift of a garden bench from the family of one of their former residents.
The surprise donation, which stands at the entrance of the home, was a gift from the family of Winnie Young.
Winnie was a loving and sociable resident, who would always be dressed for an occasion, with a set of beads around her neck, just in case she had visitors. Winnie passed away peacefully in January 2021, and as the family came to terms with her loss they were sadly faced with the sudden passing of her daughter, Lorraine the same year.
The family wished to remember Winnie and her daughters togetherness by providing a memorial bench and donating it to Oxford Beaumont. They wanted to provide something that was not only useful for everyone at Oxford Beaumont but a memorial to Winnie and Lorraine.
The final piece was a beautifully crafted wooden bench created by the Oxfordshire based; RAW Workshop. Handmade from softwood with rounded front panels for comfort when seated and beautifully engraved in memory of Winnie and Lorraine.
Yolande, Winnie’s daughter and Lorraine’s sister along with her husband, and Barry, Lorraine’s husband and several of Winnies great-grandchildren joined our home manager; Nicoleta to the front of the home where the bench has been placed.
The benches location is just perfect for our residents who wish to sit outside, as it’s sheltered from the elements and only a few steps from the foyer. It’s also ideal for our many visitors to take a seat whilst waiting to be seen.
Our home manager, Nicoleta confirmed “the bench is not only a lovely gift its and long-lasting memory we can treasure. We cannot thank the family enough, it was a pleasure to care for Winnie, and she and her daughter will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever.”
Remembrance Day
Residents this week have been reflecting and sharing stories of those that died and the sacrifices made in both World Wars. To express our commemoration we created a beautiful poppy display to hang in our reception, decorated cupcakes and listened to a reading of ‘Flanders Fields’ by John McCrea, which inspired residents to write their own poems.
This week has also involved a virtual National Ballet Remembrance Day workshop and a Church Service in our lounge this afternoon.
‘We should always remember they gave their lives up so we can live today. Must never forget they shed their blood for us’ - written by Janet in our poetry session.
Fun Times for All
Domino’s, board game’s, creativity and fun interactions between staff and fellow residents is a great way to lift everyone's mood and for continued well-being. One to one or in a group, its a great way to learn more about one another.
Bonfire Night Fun
Our residents have had a fun-filled, busy day celebrating Bonfire Night. We started our morning with seated ribbon dance, enhancing mood and mobility, followed by group discussions on Guy Fawkes. This afternoon we shared our creative flair by decorating and eating bonfire inspired cupcakes.
Festival Of Lights - Diwali
Today the residents made some wonderful paper lanterns for the celebration of Diwali.
The Festival of Lights, which has been celebrated for over 2,500yrs!
The residents made their lanterns from card and added some flowers on them to make it pretty and colourful. After some cutting, bending and gluing together they created some magnificent lanterns, which are now on display in the lounge and as night time falls the candles glow inside.
Happy Halloween Everyone
Our residents and staff had a very happy Halloween yesterday!
The day was filled with fancy dress and spooky treats whilst being entertained by the wonderful Fiona Harrison. Residents enjoyed singing and dancing along to old favourites accompanied by a glass of bubbly.
The residents had such a memorable afternoon they asked if we could do it again today! Happy Halloween from us all.
