Activities at Southgate Beaumont Care Community
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Zoe Grindley
Hello My name is Zoe, I have been in the life enrichment team at Southgate Beaumont since December 2021.
I am originally from Liverpool and moved to London in 1997 after being accepted at Mountview Theatre school. After graduating I worked as an actress and accomplished voiceover artist for many years. I also have a vast amount customer service experience, working in many West End Theatres, as Cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic and at Claridges hotel in Mayfair.
Zoe has a passion for making strong connections with people and creating lasting memorable experiences.
My role here at Southgate Beaumont is to ensure our residents lives are packed full of enriching and interesting activity. We provide a wide range of both home led and community led activity for all residents as well as personalised and individual hobby and interest focused events. Our programme ranges from cocktail making, to art history talks, exercise sessions as well as fine dining dinner parties catered for by our chefs
I have made lots of lovely new friends at Southgate Beaumont care home and look forward to making many more.
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 Southgate Beaumont Care Community
A Packed House
We had a packed house at Dr. Banting's lecture about Gerard Lanscroon on Saturday 16th September.
Many residents attended the lecture and enjoyed Dr Banting's unique and engaging style of presentation.
Lanscroon, with a team of itinerant painters, completed the murals in the reception hall in 1723, shortly after James Colebrooke built the house. The mural shows Colebrooke, depicted as Julius Caesar, returning from battle being greeted by his wife (Mrs Colebrooke). Unfortunately, one of the occupiers of the house decided to replace Caesar with a door – a really first class bit of vandalism.
Visitors had the opportunity to have a wander around and take photos and refreshments were kindly provided by Mark and Laura; and of course Jim, in his role as the official photographer, recorded the event.
Middleton House Gardens
We had a little picnic in Middleton House Gardens, followed by visit to the coffee shop, where we had a cup of tea and Victoria sponge cake.
Another Success at Southgate
Our Summer Garden Party proved to be a huge success. Thank you Iva, Laura, Mark, Steve, Joanna and all staff for helping out; and to all relatives, the community and everyone else who turned up to have fun with us.
The raffle's 1st prize went to Renee and 2nd prize went to Philip. Congratulations to the winners!
All of us enjoyed the sun, tasty food and entertainment.
Teddy Bear's Picnic
We had a teddy bear's picnic in the garden. It was nice to feel like a child again. Thank you, June, for the idea and the bears for hugging and eating!
Care Home Open Day
Here at Southgate Beaumont, we had one of our music therapists come in to entertain residents with his wonderful voice and music from his piano. We also had a quiz that residents take part in every Friday afternoon with some light refreshments.
Group Outing
We had a group outing to The Crown pub on the River Lee at Broxbourne. All residents had a lovely time and want to thank Laura, Iva and Mark for taking them. Also, thank you, Jim, for driving everyone there.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
