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.
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 Drummond Grange Care Home
Delicious treats
We had a lovely time joining Chef Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life for a Valentine’s-inspired virtual cookery demonstration. Chef Alex created some delicious Valentine’s Day-inspired vegetarian desserts, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.
First, our residents sampled a wonderful sticky toffee pudding, which was absolutely heavenly. Then they tried hazelnut truffles which were a huge hit and finally they were treated to a chocolate orange cake which everyone adored.
Community gifts
Amazing donations for our residents from Rosewell Primary. We were overwhelmed by their generosity and we know the residents will love these wee treats! Thank you from all at Drummond!
Smile it's Christmas!
Melville and Buccleuchs Christmas party! Of course we had a sing song and got the Christmas photo booth up. We had a lovely buffet prepared by our head chef Chris Lewis which the residents enjoyed. Lots of fun had by all!
Surprise gifts
Carer Jackie Wilson from our Dalhousie unit surprised us with a amazing donation for our residents. In the past year Jackie has been working with her son, Mark Wilson (pictured) who works at Fordel Service Station and have been fundraising for Drummond Grange Care Home. They held a home baking sale and raffled of a luxuary hamper, proceeds of which Jackie and her son were able to purchase enough items to create a Christmas gift bag for each individual Residents in the care home.
Community gift
Lovely wee gift dropped in by Bonnyrigg Youth Fellowship. They wanted to spread hope throughout there community in these dark times. It will go straight on the Christmas tree to be enjoyed by the residents.
Magic of the Nutcracker
We experienced the magic of the Nutcracker with a special interactive workshop led by English National Ballet Associate Artists.
Our residents were able to take a magical journey thorough Edwardian London and to learn more about the enchanted Nutcracker characters: Clara, the Mouse King, and her valiant Nutcracker doll.
The session included a chair-based dance workshop, clips of the ballet on stage and a Christmas carol sing-along, 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!
