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Beeston Rise, Ellis Grove, Beeston, Nottinghamshire (2026)

12/06/2026

🌻 Our Scarecrow Project at Beeston Rise 🌻

Here at Beeston Rise, we have been busy making our very own scarecrow! Our residents thoroughly enjoyed getting involved in the creative process, helping to design and put together our fantastic creation.

Unfortunately, due to the terrible weather we have been experiencing, we have had to hold off putting our scarecrow outside for the time being. However, keep an eye out—we will be displaying it very soon!

Activities such as making a scarecrow provide many benefits for our residents. Creative projects encourage teamwork, communication, and social interaction while giving everyone a shared goal to work towards. They also help to stimulate cognitive skills, promote a sense of achievement, and provide opportunities for residents to express their creativity and individuality.

For those living with dementia, hands-on activities can be particularly beneficial, helping to maintain fine motor skills, encourage reminiscence through discussions about gardening and the countryside, and provide meaningful engagement in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work that has gone into our scarecrow and cannot wait to show it off once the weather improves! 🌦️🌻😊

11/06/2026

Here at Beeston Rise, we love a pamper session with our ladies! Whether it's having their nails painted, enjoying a hand massage, or simply spending time chatting and relaxing together, our pamper sessions are always a favourite.

Pamper sessions offer many benefits, particularly for those living with dementia. They can help boost self-esteem and confidence, allowing residents to feel valued, cared for, and proud of their appearance. The gentle touch involved in hand massages and skincare can be incredibly calming, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

These sessions also provide wonderful opportunities for social interaction, encouraging conversation, laughter, and reminiscence. Many residents enjoy sharing stories about their favourite beauty products, special occasions, and memories from years gone by.

Most importantly, pamper sessions are a chance for our ladies to take time for themselves, feel special, and enjoy a little bit of luxury. Seeing the smiles on their faces and the confidence they gain afterwards makes these sessions truly worthwhile. 💅✨💖

11/06/2026

We enjoyed a lovely sensory session with our residents. The session included bubbles, our sensory cats, a variety of different textures to explore, plenty of conversation, and even a little sing-song together.

Sensory activities can be extremely beneficial for people living with dementia. Exploring different textures and sensory items can help stimulate the senses, encourage engagement, and provide comfort and reassurance. The bubbles created a calming and enjoyable atmosphere, while our sensory cats offered companionship and opportunities for nurturing interactions.

Throughout the session, residents were encouraged to talk about their experiences, memories, and feelings, helping to promote communication and social interaction. Singing familiar songs also helped to spark memories, improve mood, and encourage participation from those who may otherwise find communication difficult.

Overall, the session provided meaningful stimulation, encouraged social connections, reduced feelings of anxiety, and brought plenty of smiles and enjoyment to our residents. It was wonderful to see everyone engaging in their own way and sharing such a positive experience together. 🫧🐱🎵💙

09/06/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OUR RELATIVES

Dear Relatives,

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Relatives Meeting here at Beeston Rise Care Home.
This is an opportunity for our team to share updates about the home, upcoming events, and any important information. It is also a valuable chance for us to hear your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions about the care and support we provide, as your views are very important to us.

📅 Wednesday 24th June 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Cinema Room (Downstairs)

We would be delighted if you could join us. 💙

09/06/2026

Have a look at our fantastic community events taking place this month!

We have a busy month ahead with something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for our Father's Day Pub Afternoon, take part in the celebrations during Care Home Open Week, and don't miss what is set to be the party of the year – our World Cup Garden Party!
Whether you're a family member, friend, or local community member, we'd love to welcome you to Beeston Rise Care Home.

Care Home Open Week is a special week where we open our doors to the local community and invite you to see life inside our home.
Visitors are welcome to join in with the activities taking place throughout the week, speak with our different staff members, and take a tour of the home. Whether you're considering care for yourself or a loved one, interested in volunteering, or simply curious to see what we do, we'd be delighted to welcome you.
Our team will be on hand to answer any questions and provide information about the care, support, and activities we offer. We look forward to meeting you and showing you around Beeston Rise Care Home. 😊🏡💙

Our Father’s Day Pub Afternoon is set to bring out everyone’s competitive side! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring a Father’s Day quiz, a few drinks, plenty of laughs, and great company.
Whether you’re joining as a dad, family member, friend, or supporter, it’s the perfect chance to relax, enjoy the pub atmosphere, and see who will be crowned quiz champion. We’re looking forward to an afternoon full of friendly competition and memorable moments at Beeston Rise Care Home. 🍻🏆😊

Our World Cup Garden Party has been planned by our residents alongside our Lifestyle and Catering teams, and we can't wait to welcome you!
We've got something for everyone to enjoy, including a delicious BBQ, fun garden games, the chance to throw wet sponges at staff, and of course a variety of football-themed World Cup activities. It's set to be an afternoon packed with laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit.
Come along and join in the fun with residents, families, friends, and members of the local community. Just one warning – you may get wet! ⚽🌭💦🎉
We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be one of the highlights of the summer! ☀️🏆

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08/06/2026

Take a look at this week’s activities taking place in our home! ☀️

This afternoon, we’ll be kicking off our World Cup Mini Games as we begin preparations for our upcoming World Cup celebrations. Residents will have the chance to take part in friendly competitions, team games, and plenty of sporting fun as we build excitement for the big event!
We also have our monthly Step by Step session taking place, helping residents stay active, maintain mobility, and enjoy gentle exercise in a fun and supportive environment.
Our residents are also looking forward to heading out on a Myley Tours trip to Wollaton Hall, where they can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, local history, and a change of scenery.

Keep an eye on our page to see what we get up to throughout the week! ⚽🏆😊

28/05/2026

We welcomed Creative Pathways into our home for a wonderful watercolour painting session with our residents.

What a talented group we have — the creativity shown throughout each session was amazing to see. Residents were taught different painting techniques, learning how to use a variety of brushes and watercolour styles to create beautiful pieces of art. Each session began by practising a new technique before putting their new skills into creating their own masterpieces. From peaceful landscapes and calming seascapes to detailed portraits, every painting was unique and full of personality.

The sessions were not only creative and fun, but also incredibly meaningful for many of our residents living with dementia. Art activities like these can help encourage self-expression, improve confidence, support concentration and spark memories from the past. Many residents shared stories about painting and drawing at home years ago, bringing back treasured memories and conversations amongst friends.

There was lots of laughter, encouragement and pride throughout the activity, and it was lovely seeing everyone so engaged and enjoying themselves together. We cannot wait to welcome more creative sessions into our home soon.

25/05/2026

Have a look at what’s on this week at Beeston Rise Care Home! ☀️

We have another fun-filled week packed with activities for our residents to enjoy. With the beautiful sunshine still here, we are definitely making the most of getting outdoors, spending time together, and creating more special memories before the weather changes.

Monday 25th - Puzzles & pamper (AM) & Garden & balcony boozers (PM)
Tuesday 26th - Writing letters & 1:1(AM) & Ball / balloon games (PM)
Wednesday 27th - Coffee morning - Residents meeting (AM) & Summer sensory afternoon (PM)
Thursday 28th - Craft morning (AM) & Yoga with julie (PM)
Friday 29th - Painting / coloring club (AM) & Biscuit making / decorating for biscuit day (PM)
Saturday 30th - Cooking back at the past (AM) & Cinema afternoon (PM)
Sunday 31st - Chess club (AM) & CLA (PM)

From games and music to creative sessions and relaxing time in the fresh air, there is something for everyone to look forward to this week. Keep your eyes peeled to see what we get up to! 🌼💛

25/05/2026

BBC Radio Social Care Breakfast Show:

We had the wonderful opportunity to welcome BBC Radio into our home to help celebrate social care. The team spent the morning with us broadcasting their 6am breakfast show live from Beeston Rise, giving listeners a real insight into “a day in the life” of a care home.
Throughout the morning, they interviewed residents, staff members and relatives, asking them about their experiences of living, working and having loved ones in a care home. Residents shared their personal journeys about how they came to live in a care home and what helped them choose the right place for them. It was a lovely opportunity for everyone to speak openly and proudly about life here at Beeston Rise.
The radio team also spoke to a variety of staff members from different departments within the home, asking questions about their individual roles and the importance of the work they do each day. It was a fantastic chance to showcase the dedication, compassion and teamwork that goes into making our home such a welcoming place to live.
It is so important for people to hear about life in a care home, as it helps break down misconceptions and shows the true sense of community, friendship and support that residents experience every day. Many people do not always see the laughter, meaningful activities, companionship and genuine relationships that are built within a care home setting. By sharing the voices and stories of our residents, relatives and staff, it helped listeners gain a better understanding of the positive impact social care has on so many lives.
This was such a special and important day for everyone involved. The residents who took part in the interviews loved participating and sharing their stories, while other residents gathered together in the lounges around the radio to listen to their fellow residents and staff speaking live on air. The morning brought so much excitement, laughter and pride throughout the home, and we feel incredibly privileged to have been part of such a wonderful celebration of social care.

18/05/2026

We are very sad to announce that, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we are having to postpone this experience.

As soon as we have a new date arranged, we will make sure to let everybody know and keep you all updated.

All though this experience has been postponed, we will still be taking part in Dementia Awareness Week activities within our home, so keep an eye on our page to see all of the wonderful things our residents will be getting involved in throughout the week.

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