Activities at Canmore Lodge Care Home

We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.

Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats. 

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.   

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.

A senior carer and carer at Canmore Lodge have received a prestigious 25-years and 10-years’ Service Award.

Karen and Deepa have worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Jane McFarlane, Employee Services Director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted [insert name] has achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”

The ladies have used their creative flair to create wonderful displays to decorate their rooms and communal areas of the home for all to see during their popular flower arranging club.  It was a colourful session and conversation flowed as they talked about their favourite plants and flowers.

Keeping active, having social interactions and being mentally stimulated is very important to Residents at Canmore.   Today was a fun-filled session of armchair aerobics with their music to movement session!

Every got really competitive, everyone wanted to beat each other and Residents really got into the event.