Activities at Reigate Beaumont Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising and delivering a fun mix of activities and events chosen by the residents here at Reigate Beaumont. We work closely with the local community who get involved in all kinds of activities within the home. We enjoy all kinds of events which could be anything from trips out to local places of interest in our minibus or visits from entertainers and musicians, spending time in our beautiful gardens, or providing great activities for the mind body and soul. We liaise with local churches and regularly hold multi-congregational services at the home.
It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and invite them to our regular events. We also have a variety of volunteers who really enjoy spending time within the home too.
Vanessa W
Hi, my name is Vanessa, and I am proud to be the Activities Coordinator here at Reigate Beaumont. My role is not just about planning activities and enhancing the lives of our residents and creating a vibrant, engaging environment for them.
Every day, I strive to ensure that our residents feel valued and included. I organise a variety of activities ranging from arts and crafts to music therapy, and connecting with the local community.
These activities are designed to promote physical health, social interaction, emotional wellbeing. What I love about most is witnessing the joy and connection that these activities bring. With our wonderful staff, families and volunteers is essential in tailoring activities to meet unique needs and desires of each resident. Together, we build a sense of community and belonging.
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 Reigate Beaumont Care Home
Always Teaching
One of our residents had a successful career as a teacher in a college. But being passionate about teaching and having to retire, doesn’t mean your passion has to retire as well. Being able to interact with students from Reigate Grammar School and Reigate College is so beneficial for residents that still have so much to give – and teach. These activities allow for meaningful conversations and benefits residents and students alike. Being able to feel as if they are still contributing to society. Especially when a subject like history and the Coronation is involved!
VE Day Memories
The month of May was full of celebrations for The Coronation, but some residents still felt it was still important to reflect on VE Day. One resident in particular, shared with residents and staff her memories of being a child during the war. She showed a photo of herself and two other children, which was taken the day the war ended and where the children in the area were given a street party. She also shared a letter which she received at school a month later, on 8th June 1946. It was a letter from King George VI, addressed to all the boys and girls at school and spoke about celebrating a victory.
Outing to the Mayor's Office
Residents were invited by the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead for a visit recently to their offices. Residents were able to learn about the heritage of the Grade II listed building, including about how procedures have changed over the years for the Mayor. We were all in awe of the beautiful architecture. Residents had a lovely time and enjoyed a warm cup of tea and delicious cake with the Mayor.
Age & Dancing has no limits
All we need is a little bit of music, and our fantastic staff turn our lounge into a dance floor! This is a common sight when residents and staff are together in the lounge and there is a musician around. We notice the tapping of feet and that is the sign to get up and dance!!! It is so lovely to see happy faces from residents and staff alike.
Working together as a team!
Residents had a busy morning in the lounge before the community egg hunt. All the 80 plastic eggs either had a little yellow chick in, or an Easter sticker which the children were able to keep for themselves. Also, the party packs needed filling up. So many hands make light work and staff and residents working together as a team is a great thing to witness!
