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
Fabulous Fireworks!
We had the 17the Reigate (St Joseph’s) Scout Group and the Mayor & Mayoress of the Borough of Reigate & Banstead, Eddy & Sarah Humphreys join us for what was truly an awesome evening of fun, laughter and a brilliant fireworks display. Residents, their families and staff were able to look out onto our main grounds at the breath-taking display lighting up the dark skies. The atmosphere in our patio garden was literally electric with 26 scouts shouting with glee as each firework was set off. Our Head Chef Roman and his team had a variety of hotdogs, cakes and mulled wine for everyone to enjoy! Delicious!
Barchester Care Awards 2023
Reigate Beaumont residents and staff celebrated the Barchester Care Awards 2023, held in Manchester in great style. Our very own team member John was crowned Maintenance Champion for the South Division earlier in the year and travelled to Manchester for the awards ceremony. Residents and staff all got together to watch the award ceremony live in our lounge. There can only be one winner though and although John did not win the National title, residents and staff were very proud of him. Having won the title for the South Division in under a year of being in the role, is beyond impressive! You are our Champion John!
Residents Fashion Show
It was Lights! Camera! and Action! on the red carpet at Reigate Beaumont's Fashion Show! From the perfect outfits, to hairstyles, manicures, and professional makeup - our home was abuzz with activity in preparing for the afternoon event. Residents and staff had been planning this fashion show together over the last month and their excitement was at an all-time high. Getting all our gorgeous residents ready for their red-carpet debut. So many smiles and happy faces. Our three judges unanimously decided that all the models were winners - and participants were awarded flowers, chocolates, and medals! Big thank you to our fantastic Reigate Beaumont team for showcasing this fantastic event for our residents.
Looking forward to Autumn!
With the lounge decorated in an Autumn Harvest theme, residents and staff have been reminiscing, discussing fond memories of warm cosy nights indoors. Walking in parks and recalling many happy memories when leaves change into colours of warm, rich, earthy and golden tones. Even with the days shortening there is so much to look forward to over the next few months. In keeping with an Autumn theme, the Poetry Club celebrated National Poetry Day and recited poems from Robert Frost and William Butler Yeats! Our favourite poem was Emily Bronte: ‘Fall, Leaves, Fall’. The Harvest Festival Cheese & Wine was also a relaxing evening get together with residents, relatives, and staff.
Heritage Open Days 2023
At Reigate Beaumont, it was a glorious sunny day to start our Heritage Open Day 2023!
Residents spent the morning learning about the homes history, reading newspaper articles and looking at electoral registers from the 1930's. It was fascinating to hear how the lawns had been meticulously designed to ensure that throughout the year...'The house, with its tiers of terraces and in all weather's, under different lights, the colours of stone, brick, foliage, and flower are constantly changing, so that at every season of the year there is something to charm the eye.' Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations.
Around The World
Reigate Beaumont enjoyed a spectacular afternoon with our “Around the World” event.
We welcomed the Worshipful, Mayor of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead, Cllr Eddy Humphreys and his Mayoress and wife Mrs Sarah Humphreys on their first official visit to our home. Entertainment was provided by staff members that danced in their traditional national costumes. Head Chef Roman provided culinary treats from several countries around the world. It was great afternoon with residents, relatives, friends and staff chatting on our beautiful patio gardens.
