Activities at Rivermead Care Home

Rivermead care home, in Norton, was full of animal mischief this week when a group of alpacas came to visit the home.  Residents at Rivermead care home were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friends roaming around their garden as Butterwick Alpaca Retreat paid a visit.

General Manager Sarah Jackson said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew that having the farm here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.  We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.

Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.  We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.

The annual Christmas fayre has returned to Rivermead. We had several stands and had a wonderful turnout to enjoy all our festivities. Mince pies, mulled wine and homemade cakes went down an absolute treat and we were also joined by Martin and his amazing music.

We would like to thank everybody for their help leading up to today and all the staffs hard work in ensuring this afternoon ran smoothly.

We look forward to the build up to Christmas with our residents and families and celebrating all the festivities with everybody.

Barchester’s Rivermead care home, in Norton got in the Christmas spirit by visiting York Minster for their annual carol concert.  Residents and staff had a brilliant time, Residents - John, Norman, Brenda and Beryl were escorted by members of our care team including General Manager, Sarah Jackson, and also accompanying them on this festive treat was Beryl’s daughter.

The Chapter House Choir first performed Carols by Candlelight in York Minster in 1965, when the choir was formed to raise funds for the York Minster Appeal and this ever popular event held in the nave of the minister was a fulfilling, fun and festive experience for everyone. We sang carols, listened to the wonderful choir and took in all of our surroundings in such a beautiful place. 

Residents and staff at Rivermead care home in Norton are helping to make the world a better place by wearing a festival jumper on in aid of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day Thursday 7th December.

All residents and staff at Rivermead have been encouraged to buy, borrow or decorate their own special Christmas jumpers and donate to Save the Children. Some of the residents have been very creative and decorated their own glitzy knitwear with tinsel, stars, baubles and snowflakes

A care assistant and much valued member of the team at the Rivermead Care Home in Norton has received a prestigious 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years.

 

Cynthia Manaois now a senior night care assistant started at Barchester in November 2003 and has worked with our residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

’re delighted to be celebrating 20 years of loyal service with Cynthia. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Rivermead care Home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Cynthia!”