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
Pancake Day
Pancake Day! Today we enjoyed lovely home cooked pancakes. Chef, Sarah Lightfoot is a pro at pancake flipping. We had savoury pancakes and of course sweet pancakes with sugar, syrup and all things nice. Hope you enjoyed yours whatever your preference?
Valentines Day
We celebrated Valentine's Day and love was definitely in the air here at Rivermead. We asked some of our residents to give us their best love and relationship advice – it certainly makes you think! With some of their replies. Happy Valentines from everyone at Rivermead.
Home remember Buddy Holly
Rivermead care home was transformed with a 50s themed day to mark Buddy Holly Day on 3rd February.
General Manager, Sarah Jackson said: “Lots of our residents are big Buddy Holly fans and still love his music. We’ve had a fantastic day listening to all his hits, finding out about his life in 50s America and what influenced him. We watched a documentary about his life, he was such an incredible talent. It is amazing how many songs he recorded. We all surprised ourselves by how many we remembered!”
Care Practitioner celebrates Long Service Award
Congratulations to our Care Practitioner, Pam Rex who is celebrating her 15 years of service at Rivermead Care Home.
Pam started working at Rivermead in February 2006. Pam has been presented with flowers & received her gold pin from General Manager, Sarah Jackson.
Thank you Pam for your continued commitment to our residents, colleagues and Barchester Healthcare
Fish and chip Friday
Today is fish and chip Friday! At Rivermead our residents like to enjoy fish and chips the authentic way out of the paper with a cup of Yorkshire Tea!
A little bit of kitchen magic from our wonderful chefs allows us present them in the most traditional way whilst being safe.
Home embraces flower power
Residents at Rivermead celebrated International Flower Day which took place on 21st January. Residents took part in flower-based activities throughout the day including flower arranging competition, virtual visits to famous gardens on YouTube, which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive.
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.....
