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
Summer Fair
This month we have hosted our wonderful summer fair, this year was bigger and better than ever! We had craft stalls arranged outside alongside refreshments of tea/coffee/juice and a yummy ice cream stand. We also had a stall of homemade cakes and other sweet treats inside our reception area alongside a fantastic tombola. The residents enjoyed the lovely weather we had as they sat outside with ice creams and sweet treats and we also had a designated area with some fun games for them to enjoy and so did our visitors!
Coffee Mornings
We host weekly community coffee mornings here at Rivermead. The residents really enjoy this social get together, we share stories of different past times, hobbies and interest as well as also putting on some light hearted quizzes and we’ve been learning lots of new interesting facts. This activity reduces social isolation as we bring people together and supports positive wellbeing.
Games Day
This month the residents have enjoyed taking part in some fun gentle physical exercises games. There was a competitive game of balloon tennis; orange verses green! The residents also had a go at our new ring toss and bean bag game. Theses gentle games are a really fun way to keep the body stimulated as well as the mind.
Volunteeer of the Year
Harold Armitage has been crowned Volunteer of the Year for the North NE Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2024 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 261 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Motorbike Event
This month we had an amazing motorbike event held at Rivermead for a resident’s birthday! The community have been so involved and really pushed this event to make it possible. Our resident Gary had an absolutely smashing time seeing some of his old biker friends again after so long and reminiscing on previous races. The biker did a huge drive past the home first, then stopped in for refreshments and to socialise afterwards. All of the residents got involved and really enjoyed this event. Our Sister home, Mallard Court, also joined us for the afternoon!
Horsing Around
Our residents have enjoyed being able to attend our wonderful manager, Sarah’s, riding lesson at Askham Bryan equine this month.
We watched Sarah lesson from inside the arena and what a fantastic job she did as we cheered her on and clapped! Then we had the privilege of being able to walk around the stables and see the rest of the horses they have!
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.....
