Activities at Rivermead Care Home
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered programme of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love.
Nicola Bedford
Hi, My name is Nicola and I am the activity coordinator for Rivermead. I plan and deliver a range of interactive and stimulating activities throughout the week for all the residents.
We focus our planning through person centred care, meaning the activities we deliver are tailored to each of the residents individual choice and interests.
It’s a very rewarding job role to be in, seeing the residents enjoy their lives to the best of their abilities and enhancing their experiences, building and maintaining friendships and supporting their wellbeing.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Rivermead Care Home
Dementia Café Morning
Staff at Rivermead Care Home in Malton have opened up their doors to welcome the Malton Fire Team to the first Dementia Cafe breakfast launch this morning.
The experienced responders treated visitors to hints and tips on fire safety and opened the doors for our residents to explore the back of the fire truck, the team will be back in the home later in the year to give short talks on being ‘Safe and well’ within the local community.
Sarah Jackson, the General Manager of Rivermead has extended her thank you to the team and will look forward to seeing the team at the next event. "We want to thank all of the great work our emergency services do for us, members of the police, ambulance and especially fire services, thank you for today. You are more than welcome to pop in anytime, we would be delighted to see you!”
Flippin' fun for Pancake Day
The staff and residents at Rivermead care home in Malton have been flipping and turning pancakes all morning in preparation for their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day celebrations.
Rivermead has marked this year’s Pancake Day with flipping fresh pancakes and of course, tasting lots of pancakes! Sarah Lightfoot, Head Chef at the home, flipped more than 60 pancakes, serving them up with sweet and savoury fillings for all the eager staff and residents.
Valentines Day
At Rivermead Michael, Husband to Christine asked the staff at the home to nip out for some lovely flowers and a card to surprise Christine.
Christine said she was very surprised and grateful for the beautiful flowers and thoughtful card.
Many of the other residents spent their day with their loved ones giving out cards and flowers to spread the love on Valentines day.
National Opera Day
National Opera Day at Rivermead
Today we celebrated National Opera Day here at Rivermead by starting off the day in a rather creative style by making our own Phantom of the Opera masks and Colouring in/painting all things Opera!
We ended the day by watching the well known Opera ’The Barber of Seville’ in the afternoon!
Bowls Club Lunch
Saturday Afternoon we were invited to the Bowls Club in Malton for a tasty late Lunch and entertainment.
Residents said they had a wonderful afternoon and would love to come again in the years to come.
Thank you for having us, we were definitely all tired after having such an amazing time.
International Flower Day
Here at Rivermead we celebrated International Flower Day last week by creating our own colourful bouquets with some paint and pencils. The residents enjoyed this morning of creativity while having a lovely chat.
It was beautiful to see what everyone had created at the end of the activity and we are proud to show off our residents talents with everyone around. All of our residents went away with their pictures to put up in their rooms with pride.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you help make a difference to someones day to day life? For more information on volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe - Every Tuesday from 10.30 am
We extend a warm invitation to community friends to join us at our popular Community Cafe - all welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel, come and take a break with us! There may be a cake or two.....
