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
Starlings virtual talk
Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.
Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.
The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Virtual trip to the Donkey Sanctuary
Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester. Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care. They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Residents go into the woods!
This winter in far off lands atop the Howardian Hills a fairytale Castle (Howard) is brimming with myths and legends! In the great halls, winding corridors and eerie quarters, whispers are mistaken for spells! Glass slippers echo on ballroom floors and fantasy and reality are interwoven. Rosie, Pam and Brian, accompanied by Karlen, Bernie and James, enjoyed a wonderland of fair maidens, happily ever afters and magic. All were careful to return to their carriage before it turned back into a pumpkin!
Thank you #CastleHoward you never fail to delight us.
Did someone say cocktail?
Activities co-ordinator Beth has recently spent time converting this old medication trolley into a drinks trolley and we think the results are amazing!
This afternoon we got to use this wonderful creation for the first time and it certainly went down a great treat with all the residents.
We cannot wait to use this trolley over the upcoming festive period.
Autumn leaves
This morning we headed out to the Rivermead minibus and we were swiftly off on an adventure to Dalby Forest. On board were residents Chas, Vivien and Brian.
We arrived in beautiful sunshine with autumn leaves whirling and gliding past us. ‘Isn’t it a privilege to be able to come and see this beautiful landscape!’ Enthused Vivien. We all agreed.
We lunched on an excellent picnic, provided by the Rivermead kitchen, and then gently meandered back home, enjoying all the autumnal colours.
Halloween at Rivermead
Today we celebrated Halloween, in a rather grown-up way! We made some pumpkin and orange muffins, and we are delighted to say they were very tasty. While waiting for them to cook, we painted some pumpkins to decorate the dining tables with. This afternoon we did a Halloween quiz, and enjoyed more muffins.
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.....
