Five Rivers Living

04/03/2026

🌷 Our spring activities programme is underway! Residents enjoy crafts, light exercise, quizzes, and social activities designed to lift mood and encourage connection as the days brighten. 🎨☀️
📍 12 Sangha Close, Leicester LE3 9SW
📞 0116 2353806 | 📧 enquiries@fiveriversliving.co.uk
🌐 www.fiveriversliving.co.uk

02/03/2026

Last Thursday, our residents enjoyed a wonderful Mobility to Music session filled with laughter, movement, and plenty of smiles! 🎶

We took part in a variety of fun activities including ball games, balloon tennis, and gentle stretches using our resident bands, all whilst listening to uplifting music. The music truly set the tone, and some of our residents even showed off their fantastic dance moves, which brought so much joy and energy to the room!

Sessions like these provide so many important benefits. The gentle physical exercises help to maintain mobility, improve strength, coordination, and flexibility, supporting residents to stay active and independent. Socially, coming together as a group encourages conversation, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. Emotionally, music and movement can lift mood, boost confidence, and promote overall wellbeing.

It was a lovely, uplifting session, and we are so proud of everyone who joined in and gave it a go. We are already looking forward to the next one! 💙

02/03/2026

Come and join us this Thursday 🩵

We’re so excited for this week’s SPECIAL World Book Day themed Sidney Shakers sessions! 🎶📚

We can’t wait to head back into our lovely care homes for more music, movement and magical moments together and this week every child will get a free book to take home!! ✨

Our special interactive toys for this fortnight are the xylophone 🎹, egg shakers 🥚, and pom poms 🎊!

Get ready for some musical mayhem while we shake our sillies. Each session is sure to bring joy to all ages 🥰

Don't forget to dress up as your favourite book character for a chance to WIN either a small prize or your very own mini Sidney teddy 😍 We can't wait to see what everyone comes along as!

There are still some limited spaces available, so if you’d like to join us this week, pop us a message to book. Sidney and I would love to see you there! 💙🦘

Dates and times listed in the image are:

• Tuesday 3rd March 10:30-11:30 at Highbury Residential in Sileby.

• Thursday 5th March 10:30-11:30 at Five Rivers Living in Beaumont Leys.

• Friday 6th March 10:45-11:45 at Aylesham Court in Kirby Muxloe (Leicester Forest East).

For more info feel free to drop us a message anytime! 🪇

02/03/2026

🌼 As we move into spring, we gently adjust routines to suit lighter days and changing weather. From refreshed activities to seasonal meals, we help residents feel comfortable and energised during the transition.
📍 12 Sangha Close, Leicester LE3 9SW
📞 0116 2353806 | 📧 enquiries@fiveriversliving.co.uk
🌐 www.fiveriversliving.co.uk

27/02/2026

💐 Thank you to our entire Five Rivers community for supporting us through the winter months. Here’s to brighter days ahead! 🌞
📍 12 Sangha Close, Leicester LE3 9SW
📞 0116 2353806 | 📧 enquiries@fiveriversliving.co.uk
🌐 www.fiveriversliving.co.uk

25/02/2026

What a wonderful day we’ve had here at the home!

Our early risers started their morning with a lively game of dominoes. It was lovely to see residents gathered around the table, chatting, laughing and supporting one another. Games like dominoes are fantastic for encouraging social interaction, promoting concentration and giving that all-important boost to self-esteem. There’s nothing better than the smile on someone’s face when they place the winning tile! It’s also a great way to build confidence, decision-making skills and maintain those fine motor movements.

Later in the day, we enjoyed not one but TWO rounds of prize bingo – and what a turnout we had! 🎉 So many residents joined in, filling the room with excitement and friendly competition. Bingo has always been a firm favourite, with many of our residents sharing how much they used to love playing it over the years. Because it brings back such fond memories and creates so much joy, we’ve made it a weekly feature in our activity plan.

Bingo supports number recognition, concentration and listening skills, while also encouraging social engagement and a real sense of achievement – especially when someone calls out “House!” The prizes are always a lovely bonus too!

A day full of laughter, connection and happy memories made 💛

25/02/2026

🌷 With spring just around the corner, we’re preparing gardening sessions, nature crafts, and seasonal celebrations to welcome brighter days ahead. 🌼☀️
📍 12 Sangha Close, Leicester LE3 9SW
📞 0116 2353806 | 📧 enquiries@fiveriversliving.co.uk
🌐 www.fiveriversliving.co.uk

24/02/2026

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked sausage rolls filling the home! 🧑‍🍳✨

Our residents recently enjoyed a wonderful baking activity making their very own sausage rolls, which we later enjoyed together as part of our tea. Everyone got involved in their own way — from rolling the pastry, adding the filling, and carefully shaping their creations. It was fantastic to see residents expressing their independence and making their own choices throughout the activity.

Baking is such a creative and sensory experience. Residents enjoyed the different textures of the pastry, the delicious smells as they baked, and of course the wonderful taste when it was time to eat them! Activities like this help to stimulate the senses, encourage creativity, and provide a great sense of achievement.

It was also a lovely social activity, with residents chatting, laughing, and sharing stories with one another. Many reminisced about the different things they used to bake at home for their families, bringing back fond memories and meaningful conversations. ❤️

Moments like these are about so much more than food — they help build confidence, promote independence, encourage social connection, and create joyful, meaningful experiences for everyone involved.

23/02/2026

🥞 Pancake Day Fun at Our Home! 🥞

We had a fantastic time celebrating Pancake Day here at our home! Our residents began by reading and reminding ourselves what Pancake Day is all about, sharing memories and stories from years gone by. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, reflect, and enjoy meaningful conversations together.

Creativity was in full swing as residents decorated their own pancake crafts, choosing colours, textures, and designs that reflected their personalities. Craft activities like these are a brilliant way to support fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, and provide sensory stimulation.

Of course, no Pancake Day would be complete without the real thing! Residents enjoyed flipping pancakes and choosing from a range of delicious toppings. From sweet treats to classic favourites, everyone had the chance to make their pancake just the way they like it, promoting independence and choice.

The activity brought lots of smiles, laughter, and a lovely sense of togetherness. Celebrating special occasions like Pancake Day helps support emotional wellbeing, spark memories, and create joyful moments for all.
Well done to everyone for their fantastic flipping skills! 🥞✨

23/02/2026

🌿☀️ Out and About in Our Local Community ☀️🌿

There’s nothing quite like a breath of fresh air to lift the spirits! Our wonderful residents have been enjoying gentle walks out in the community – taking in the sights, sounds and beauty right on our doorstep.

From bird spotting in the trees 🐦 to seeing (and even feeding!) the lovely local horses 🐴, every outing brings smiles, conversation and special moments to treasure. For some, it’s a peaceful stroll enjoying nature; for others, it’s simply sitting outside and feeling the fresh air on their face.

We are proud to make these outings accessible for all residents, no matter their mobility. Whether walking independently, using mobility aids or enjoying a wheelchair stroll, everyone has the opportunity to get outside and be part of the experience. 💚

Getting outdoors has so many wonderful benefits:
✨ Social – Encourages conversation, connection and shared experiences.
✨ Sensory – Feeling the breeze, hearing birdsong, smelling fresh air and flowers – stimulating the senses in the most natural way.
✨ Physical – Supporting gentle exercise, mobility and overall wellbeing.
✨ Emotional – Boosting mood, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm.

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the greatest joy. We’re so lucky to have such a beautiful community to explore together! 🌼🌳

23/02/2026

Another amazing session with Sidney Shakers🥳♥️

23/02/2026

Five Rivers valentines photo booth♥️
Thankyou to all families for attending we hope you had a lovely valentine's day!