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
Easter celebrations at Drummond
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Drummond Grange care home, in Lasswade, celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including Easter arts and crafts, baking, making bonnets with their friends from Hopefield Nursery as well as a community Easter egg hunt and fun day .
St. Patrick's Day
In honour of the patron saint of Ireland, staff, residents and guests at the home marked the day by getting dressed up in Green clothing and holding a St Paddy’s Day Party, including a St Patricks Day game of bingo, roll a rainbow game and cocktails then ending the party with a good Old Irish singalong. Residents also filled the home with their lucky wishes of what they would do if they found a pot of gold. Giving the celebrations a gourmet twist, the chef at the home prepared a themed menu of Irish treats.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
Starting on the Monday the residents were treated to some brilliant breakfasts of a choice of Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royal to start their day right full of high protein and healthy fats. Next on the Tuesday residents discovered the importance of healthy suppers with High protein supper suppers. The Wednesday brought a taste of Europe with their Global tea party where residents enjoyed backed goods from across Europe. On Thursdays the residents learned all about the importance of staying hydrated with the help of the homes new hydration station. Friday residents discovered fabulous fruity Fridays with a fruit tasting. The left over fruit was them put to good use with Simple smoothies Saturdays where residents were able to make their own smoothies. And the week ended on a treat on Sunday with a make your own Sundae bar, residents were able to pick from a whole range of toppings and sauces, a perfect way to end the week.
Chef Masterclass with Head Chef Chris Lewis
To mark Great British Pie Week head chef put on a master class in pie making for all the residents
Residents enjoyed seeing how the pastry was made, decorating the pies with their own designs of tops and of course tasting them!
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!
