Activities at Prestbury Beaumont Care Community
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Ellie Rattue
My name is Ellie and I am Head of Activities here at Prestbury Beaumont. I completed my studies in Sociology at the University of Sheffield last year and recently joined this wonderful team at the beginning of 2024. As part of my role, I am responsible for planning enjoyable and engaging activities that foster a happy and joyful environment for the residents. I dedicate myself to ensure that the residents feel fulfilled and enthusiastic about participating in the wide array of diverse and person-centred activities I organise for them. I am deeply passionate about my role as I derive great joy from assisting others and strive to uphold Barchester’s high standards.
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 Prestbury Beaumont Care Community
Residents enjoy virtual cruise
We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Lisa Richards from Unilever for an exciting Virtual Cruise experience.
Our residents were welcomed with mocktails as Lisa and Paul took them on a magical journey to 3 mystery destinations, which were uncovered after a few clues.
Paul demonstrated how to create a few of the local traditional dishes, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.
The event evoked lots of great memories and it was truly enjoyed by all.
Latte fun for Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff and residents at Prestbury Beaumont Care Community in Prestbury held a charity coffee morning and bake sale in their garden on 24the September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Having a coffee morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. The money raised helps everyone with cancer to live life as fully as they can.
Residents enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Head chef, Nicky Barnard, had baked lots of lovely cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample and for guests to buy to take home. Some residents had baked cakes and biscuits for the occasion too along with their visitors and members of the community, everyone was spoilt for choice!
Wine not? Residents join virtual tasting
We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.
Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats.
It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.
English National Ballet - Last night of the Proms
We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.
We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!
It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.
V&A Dundee
We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.
We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.
And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.
It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.
35-years long service celebrated!
A Home administrator at Prestbury Beaumont Care Community in Prestbury has received a prestigious 35 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 35 years.
Tanya Stubbs, now home administrator, started at Barchester in September 1986, originally working in the kitchen as a chef, before moving to the admin team in 2000.
Cath Richie, General Manager of Prestbury Beaumont said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 35 years of loyal service with Tanya. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Prestbury Beaumont when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Tanya!”
