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
Boogie Beats Autumn Adventure
Back again for our monthly Intergenerational Music and Movement Class, Mhari from Boogie Beats always brings lots of fun.
This month we had grown even more in size as we welcomed six children and their families into the home for some sessional fun.
We went on an autumn and harvest adventure which involved lots of throwing autumn leaves and fun songs.
We are really looking forward to out next session in December as there is talk of an indoor snowball fight!
Home celebrate long service milestones
Drummond Grange celebrated the dedication and commitment of four of its outstanding team members, who were recognized for their long service to the facility and its residents.
Ana, the home’s Depute Manager, and Irina, a Staff Nurse, each received a prestigious 10-year long service award for their exceptional contributions to patient care and team leadership. Meanwhile, Julie, the Care Practitioner and Regional Dementia Champion, was honoured with a remarkable 20-year long service award for her enduring commitment to supporting residents and advocating for improved care practices in dementia. The staff members were celebrated in a special ceremony attended by colleagues, residents, and management.
The Wallace Collection
Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.
Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!
Tree of Remembrance
In a heartfelt tribute to those who served in times of conflict, residents, staff, and families at Drummond Grange Care Home have come together to erect a special "Tree of Remembrance" for Remembrance Sunday. The touching display, located in the home's reception, invites everyone to write personal messages honouring fallen soldiers and veterans, creating a meaningful way to reflect and remember.
The initiative was launched earlier this week, with residents encouraged to write or dictate notes of remembrance for the tree. Each note, many of which are adorned with personal stories, thoughts of gratitude, and reflections on the sacrifices made by military personnel, is carefully attached to the tree's branches.
Some Mother's do Ave Em
Residents across our services had a fantastic time enjoying the virtual screening of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer’s comical misadventures had everyone laughing and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds for bringing this stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom to our screens.
Celebrating Onum
At Drummond Grange we have a lot of staff from the Kerala region of India. After a casual conversation between Head of Activities, Katie and a few of the carers about their upcoming Onum plans it sounded so lovely that Katie supported the carers to host our own Onum celebration here at Drummond Grange.
Katie went out and bought some colourful flowers and them a few of the carers made a lovely floral picture with the help of the residents. We them were treated to some dancing and music as well as some tasty food from Kerala.
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!
