Activities at Drummond Grange Care Home

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Drummond Grange care home in Lasswade were treated to an armchair work out courtesy of the Green Goddess, Diana Moran, and Shackleton’s furniture company, followed by a mindfulness session led by Shackleton’s Emma Raybould.

Shackletons and Diana both celebrate the importance of exercise, a healthy diet and mindfulness, particularly in later living. Diana has been working with Shackletons since 2019 to promote their bespoke seating. She has produced a series of exercise videos extolling the virtues of gentle exercise in a Shackletons chair.

Drummond Grange care home in Lasswade held an Afternoon Tea with quizzes and games along with a lot of laughter to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and support its nurses and care staff who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.

Nurses’ Day is a chance to recognise and reward the important work and dedication of nurses everywhere, who often go above and beyond the call of duty.

It was double celebrations at Drummond Grange as resident, Morag celebrated her birthday, the same day as National Tea Day.  The birthday girl, Morag enjoyed a visit from her family before being presented with a delicious chocolate cake and a selection of cakes, biscuits and teas especially prepared by the homes hospitality team. Everyone joined the birthday girl and it was a wonderful day for all.

Residents and staff at local care home Drummond Grange in Lasswade celebrated the Grand National this weekend by having their own one.

The Grand National which has been running since 1839 (182) years is always celebrated with the residents having a go on the sweepstake.  This year was no exception as they had their own ‘Fun’ Grand National.

Husband and Wife ‘Jockeys’ Sam and Taylor Whiting started the afternoon off with a Race Game, Ladies Day and drinks from the Bar.

General Manager, Eleanor Wilson said: “The people who live and work here at Drummond Grange have really enjoyed today’s festivities. We’ve had everything from our staff dress up in fancy dress for the day to our very own Grand National with staff and residents and everyone has been really keen to get involved.”

Residents enjoyed Home Baking and a drink as part of their Mother’s day celebrations. Everyone loved having a laugh and social time with fellow residents and staff. Our lovely Helen Mackenzie really enjoyed herself  with a cup of tea and reminiscing about her family. consent has been given.

Residents and staff at local care home Drummond Grange in Lasswade celebrated all things Irish for their St Patrick’s Day celebrations this week.

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, ceilidh’s, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.