Activities at Balclutha Court Care Home
At Balclutha Court our resident’s happiness is extremely important to us. We all know that a large part of this is keeping active and continuing to enjoy your interests and hobbies. At Balclutha Court, we have regular activities including arts and crafts, music, entertainment, trips to local attractions such as canal trips, safari parks and many more. Our activities team are always busy organising events, entertainment and excursions with the broadest possible appeal and many of our residents see living at Balclutha Court as an opportunity to develop a new skill or interest. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Karen Dillon
Karen Dillon is our Head of Activities and has worked within the home since 2005, starting out as a Carer. Karen is very outgoing and full of fun. She has many hobbies, with arts & crafts being her favourite, and her passion for this can be seen in our life enrichment programme.
Karen is supported by Kay Millar and Anita Marsh, between them they ensure that residents are happy and have loads of fun.
They are very keen to involve the residents in the decision making within the home to enhance their experience. They take part in the residents' meetings, catering forums and assist the General Manager in interviewing new staff members.
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 Balclutha Court Care Home
Decorating the home
Decorating the home at Christmas is a very special time here at Balclutha. It’s not just one person’s job nor is it one teams reasonability. Decorating the home is something that everyone gets involved in, residents, staff and even visitors! Fiona in particular really enjoyed helping building the trees while betty played Christmas carols on her organ. We just love this time of year.
Nativity
We were so happy and honoured to visit our wee Balclutha Bairns at the Bluebird nursery to see their nativity play. We had so much fun watching our little friends in all their glory on stage. Jackie was over the moon when his wee pal Owen noticed him in the audience and then came down to see him after his performance.
Christmas crafting
Oh we do love to craft here at Balclutha Court so we are always in our element at Christmas time. We have been making snow globes, wreaths and Gingerbread houses to name but a few. Our doors look amazing with our tinsel wreaths and windowsills and sparkling with our snow globes. As for the gingerbread houses all evidence has been eaten.
Meeting the Reindeers
Across our homes we got into the Christmas spirit of things by joining a festive live virtual experience, led by Des and Kelly from Performing Pets.
Our residents were thrilled to meet the charming furry friends and get up close and personal with the reindeers.
We certainly learnt some interesting facts about the animals and had a fantastic time.
Out and About
It’s nice to get out! We do love an outing and try to get out as often as possible.
On this occasion we spent a fantastic day at Braehead shopping centre, where we emptied our pockets and filled our bellies.
Birthdays
I doesn’t matter if you are 1 or 1 hundred.
We just love a birthday party and try our best to make sure everyone celebrates their special day the way they deserve.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit - Merry Christmas!
January
Hello January! As we step into a new year we have lots of exciting plans for the month.
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
We have a meeting room available to local professionals and community groups. For more information contact the home.
Community Cafe - Last Thursday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly Community Cafe, come along and make new friends! All welcome.
Calling all Emergency Services
Calling all emergency services personnel and district nurses, come and take a break with us! There maybe a cake or two available....
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Do you have any spare time? your time could make a difference to someones day! For more information on Volunteering we'd love to hear from you.
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you're caring for someone, a short stay at Balclutha Court coluld provide the rest and relaxation that you need.
