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
Amy’s Baby shower
It was a week for celebrations as a few days after the care awards we celebrated activity assistant/physio assistant Amy as she headed of on her maternity leave. Residents and staff all gathered together to wish her well. It was a relaxed affair with lots of tea and prosecco’s as well as a lovely spread put on by chef Yacup. Residents put together a alphabet name board to give new parents Amy and Jed some inspiration. Staff also done a collection to get Amy, Jed and Baby Smith a special treat. Another surprise was when activity coordination Katie snuck Amy’s mum and sister into the party using the rues of pin the dummy on the baby to get Amy Blind folded however Amy wasn’t fooled for long as she pretty much instantly guessed there was someone there!
Barchester Care Awards
We may not have been winners here at Drummond Grange but we love a party and are so so proud of our guys for getting as far as they did!
On the Tuesday morning we all gathered to cheer our team! Susanne Watson (Resident Ambassador of the year) Chris Lewis (Chef of the Year) our Vent team, (team of the year) and Laura Mcneish (Carer of the year) along with home manager Alina Brehar and Physiotherapist/minibus driver Gerard Fox all set off early for the long trip down to Manchester.
On the morning of the awards the team were up early for a quick gym and swim session before the mad rush to get everyone looking glam for the event! To be nominated for 4 categories we are so proud of everyone
The whole home was decorated for the Barchester care awards on the 11th of October and everyone gathered in the lounges (some camped out all day) to cheer on not only our team but all the amazing nominations across the company.
What a fantastic day hearing such inspiring stories!
Physio through to award finals
Local care home physiotherapist is through to the final of Queen Margaret University Outstanding practice educators awards. Along with many other educators all who had been nominated by their students, Gerard attended the awards virtually along with Home Manager Alina Brehar and other Drummond Staff and residents who were all so pleased when Gerard won the award!
Gerard Fox, Physiotherapist at Drummond grange Care Home has been selected for his achievements in his work supporting physio students as they attended their university placements at Drummond Grange care home.
National Housekeeping Week
Residents at Drummond Grange care home in Lasswade, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrating Housekeeping Week, which takes place from September 3-9. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful housekeeping staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living there.
Housekeeping Week is an annual event held every year during September. The week is dedicated to recognising the efforts of hard-working housekeeping staff around the world.
Fringe Cares Festival
Residents of 4 Barchester Care Homes in Edinburgh are first to take part in the “Fringe Cares Festival” – a new project aimed at maintaining community links and enriching residents within the Edinburgh area. For many senior adults who live in care homes it is often impossible to attend the world’s largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Therefore, this year, Edinburgh Festival Fringe performers are bringing music from the 76 year old arts festival to four care homes in the city of Edinburgh – Queens Manor Care Home, Archview Lodge Care Home, Drummond Grange Care Home and Strachan House Care Home.
The initial idea was thought, planned and scheduled in 2022, with the final concept and performance being launched at the founding home – Queens Manor. From the amazing feedback received by residents, staff, relatives and visitors it was then decided to open up the event to the other three homes in 2023 & what a success it has been.
Mayfair of Nightingales
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
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!
