Activities at Drummond Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Katie Nicolson
Katie Nicolson is our Head of activities here at Drummond since August 2023 beforehand she worked as an activity assistant in the home for two years. Before coming to Drummond Katie has worked in many care roles over the years and studied Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret’s University and was awarded a Degree of Bachelor of science in Psychology and Sociology at the start of 2022. Katie loves being part of the Activity department here at Drummond Grange and bringing new and exciting opportunities and experiences to the residents. When she’s not at work Katie is a local Girl Guide leader and youth leader for her churches youth group.
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 Drummond Grange Care Home
Shrove Tuesday
Residents enjoyed a sweet and sizzling celebration as they marked Shrove Tuesday with a fun-filled Pancake Party. The event was packed with laughter, delicious treats, and even some friendly competition as residents and staff embraced the tradition of pancake flipping.
Residents had the chance to top their pancakes with a variety of delicious options, from classic sugar and lemon to indulgent chocolate spread, strawberries, and whipped cream.
The highlight of the event was when our friends from Boogie Beats came along for our monthly intergenerational music and movement class, with this month having a pancake theme!
DJ Hilly 8th of February
We welcomed DJ Hilly back to Drummond again for his Friday Funday Karaoke sessions. The residents love the energy that DJ Hilly brings to the home.
They all enjoy having a sing-a-long and a drink from the bar. It really brings everyone together from all the different units to let their hair down at the end of the week.
Boogie Beats 6th of January
We held our monthly intergenerational music and movement class with Boogie Beats. We went on a jungle adventure which ended up with us getting the indoor parachute out and seeing if we could throw all the animals off, which was very much enjoyed.
This project has continued to be very successful and is looked forward to by both the residents and staff but also by the children who attend. There has also been a core of children regularly attending each month, which is lovely to see and watch the relationships develop between the children and residents.
A walk on the wild side!
Residents had an unforgettable afternoon when Cool Creatures, a local animal handling company, brought an array of fascinating animals to meet them up close. From a playful meerkat to slithering snakes and even a bearded dragon, the visit brought joy, laughter, and a sense of adventure to the care home.
The interactive experience gave residents the chance to stroke, hold, and learn about a variety of exotic creatures. The lively meerkats quickly stole the show, scampering around and curiously inspecting their surroundings, much to the delight of the audience. Some residents were brave enough to hold a snake.
Love is in the air for Valentines!
Residents at Drummond Grange were feeling the love as they celebrated Valentine’s Day with a heart-warming party filled with music, laughter, and a special Valentine’s-themed buffet.
The care home’s lounge was transformed into a romantic setting, decorated with red and pink balloons and handcrafted heart-shaped decorations made by residents in the lead-up to the event. The celebration featured a delicious buffet filled with love-themed treats, including heart-shaped pizzas, chocolate-dipped strawberries and pink cupcakes. A special “Love Potion” cocktail added an extra touch of magic to the afternoon.
Virtual Pet Dress Up Competition and Pharmacist Day
As a way of brightening the January blues, we held a virtual pet dress up competition on our Facebook page. Staff and friends sent in photos of which the residents then picked their favourite to win a treat.
We also decided to mark all the hard work that all the pharmacists do over the year. We thought we would mark National Pharmacist day. To celebrate this, we decided to make up some thank you packs filled with treats and sweets to hand in to Bonnyrigg Pharmacy and Musselburgh Pharmacy, the two main pharmacies to serve the home.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome!
