The Wimbledon Beaumont

Residents’ Newsletter November 2014 News from Manager Mr. Paul Hart

By the time you receive this newsletter we will be into November but as I sit

here at my desk writing this introduction with the sun streaming through the

window glass and a clear blue sky, it is difficult to believe this (27th October -

in case the weather takes a drastic turn for the worse and you all think I have

lost it)!

With Christmas approaching I always take this opportunity to reflect on the

many residents who have sadly passed away this year. Each of our residents is

very unique to us and when I read the life stories and hear from family and

relatives on the many fascinating and poignant events and occasions that they

have experienced and lived through in their lives I am mindful of the trust that

family place in us to make Wimbledon Beaumont a safe, comfortable, respectful

and compassionate place to live.

Now I am not that naïve to think that we get it right all the time and I am

mindful that family are empowered to tell me when they feel we should be doing

better and for my part that dialogue is absolutely essential. My door and that

of Matron’s is always open and you can also always contact me by telephone 020

8944 8299 or email; paul.hart@barchester.com if there are any matters you

want to discuss.

You will all no doubt have noticed that we are refurbishing many communal areas

and rooms in the home. The lower dining room is next on the agenda. The

program is a 5 year plan so there will more projects to enhance our facilities in

2015.

We have now established a committee for dining and I will be scheduling our

first meeting in November but I will give sufficient notice so you can get any

agenda items to committee members before the meeting. I also want to consult

with you all as to whether you would like to have a resident committee chaired

and comprised of just residents and relatives that would meet and make

recommendations to management. If you feel the need for such a committee let

me have your thoughts in writing or email.

I look forward to welcoming many of you at our Christmas Parties on 16th and

17th December and wish you all a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

My best wishes,

Paul Hart

A triple ‘10 year service’ Celebration!

We are proud to announce that

three members of our staff are

each celebrating having worked

at The Wimbledon Beaumont

for ten years.

Pictured with Manager Mr. Paul

Hart (Centre) they are (from

left) Mr. Paul Christopher,

Activities Organiser; Miss Alma

Algodon, Senior Carer and

Home Trainer; and Mr. Danny

Arquelada, Head of Housekeeping.

Mr Paul Hart and Miss Anne-Marie

Brown-O’Connor, receiving an

Award from the Mitcham and

Morden Work Experience Scheme,

presented by local MP Siobhain

McDonagh (Centre).

Welcome to all new staff members…and sshhh…we are also delighted to announce that 2 of our members of staff are expecting the patter of tiny feet!

Welcome to new Residents

Silver Surfing We asked Wimbledon Beaumont Resident Mrs. Mary

Reynolds how she is getting on with her new Kindle, one

of the gifts she received for her 95th Birthday in July

this year.

“I thought I was too old to learn”, she told us, “but

Paul (Activities Organiser Paul Christopher) has a lot

of patience. I keep in touch with all my grandchildren all over the world –

including Bahrain, Florida, Ireland and the UK.”

Mrs. Reynolds enjoys emailing family and friends, using ‘Apps for Maps’ and

looking up information. “I’ve learned so much on the Internet. It’s like being able

to go to school again - I can look up anything that interests me.

And”, she adds with a smile, “I love Facebook.”

Here are some photographs from our recent activities.

Some brave residents and staff got up close and personal with

creepy crawlies!

Here are some of

our Residents

relaxing with a cuppa

after a wander

round the garden

centre.

A late summer

barbecue

Birthday Celebrations and a very funny Entertainer

Upcoming event: Halloween fun!

Mrs. Marjorie Britten

will be celebrating her

106th Birthday this

December!

Christmas Parties The festive season is fast approaching and we have

set two dates, 16th and 17th December, for Christmas celebrations

for our residents, relatives, friends and professional colleagues.

The evenings will commence with a buffet served at around 6pm and

are a great opportunity to get to know people.

Entertainment will be provided on both evenings by popular and

talented violinist Victoria. Please let Reception know when and how many guests are coming.

p.s. On 17th December we will be having a staff meeting. We get a very high turnout

at staff meetings and we also give all staff attending a raffle ticket with a

chance to win a variety of prizes with a top prize of cash or a plasma flat screen

television. We had thought that it would be a great idea if more staff could go

away with a present and asked residents and family if they would like to donate

a prize for the raffle. We were overwhelmed at your generosity and as a result,

last year all our staff received a gift! So if you would like to donate a prize this

year, we would be delighted to accept.

As many of you know we also have a staff fund that receives donations

throughout the year and we then buy staff store vouchers at Christmas with

the proceeds but for those who like to see our staff put on weight, a tin of

celebrations always goes down well!