Retired teacher takes a trip down memory lane

A care home resident in Bath was delighted to be back in the classroom after years.

When the team at Care UK’s Rush Hill Mews, on Clarks Way, learned that resident and retired music teacher Roger Tobin, aged 83, was keen to go back to the school where he used to teach, they were determined to make it happen.

Roger attended Beechen Cliff School in Bath as a young boy, and it was also where he started his teaching career in. He worked his way up to become the Head of Music, a position he held until his retirement.

Keen to organise a special day for Roger, the team organised a trip back to the school where Roger spent so much of his life. He was reunited with Paul Calvert, who is now the Head of Music, and worked alongside Roger during his time at the school. He gave Roger a tour of the new music building and surprised him with a performance from some of the 6^th form students. Later, Roger was also able to play on the piano he used to teach students.

Caroline Carter, General Manager at Rush Hill Mews, said: “It was great to see Roger reconnect with not only his childhood but his successful career as a music teacher.

“At Rush Hill Mews, we love to support residents’ wellbeing with activities and trips that are important to them, especially those that encourage reminiscence. Activities that bring back happy memories are incredibly important for older people, as they can help maintain a sense of purpose and identity through reconnecting with their past achievements and experiences. 

“I’d like to extend a big thank you to the team and everyone at Beechen Cliff School for welcoming Roger back, he was truly in his element.”

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Rush Hill Mews incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The home has been configured to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.