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.
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
Place your bets!
This month we gathered the resident together in the lounge to enjoy watching the Cheltenham gold cup. We encouraged the residents to get cheering on the jockeys along with some drinks and nibbles whilst guessing who was going to come out on top! After the race, we also organised a horse quiz full of interesting facts. This was a lovely social stimulating activity where the residents can come together and have some fun!
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as they teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Master Florist tutorial
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
GAME ON
This month Memory lane have been practicing their balls skills using pool noodles to support some gentle exercises. This is a fun and active way to keep our residents moving.
Then we have been stimulating their cognitive skills with some friendly competition in snakes and ladders, this little game also provides some nostalgic memories from when the residents have played these games with their own children.
Dominoes Club!
Memory lane have loved a game of dominoes as some of them have reminisced from their domino playing days. Of course a game of dominoes would not be complete without a lovely cup of coffee and some biscuits. These little games provide great nostalgia moments for some of our residents.
Upcoming events
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.....
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for a place to host a meeting? Look no further! For more information contact Rivermead or pop in and see what we have to offer.
