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.
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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
Puku comes to play!
We have two therapy dogs that regularly visit Drummond Grange, our friend Sammy who comes every second Monday and our Friend Puku. Puku and her owner Lori however had been very busy the last 6 months so hadn’t been free to come visit. Everyone was very excited when we for a free day that suited everyone for Puku to come over and play.
The residents in Buccluch and Melville were very excited to get some cuddles with Puku and everyone was very excited she was back. Hopefully it won’t be as long till Puku and Lori can come play again!
Boogie Beats and Pinocchio’s
After a lot of organising Drummond Grange is super happy to have set up a weekly session with local nursery Pinnoccios in Lasswade. We are working together with local movement coach Mhari from Boogie beats to alternated the organising of the sessions from one week being boogie beats running and the next Drummond. We have only had two sessions so far but everyone has loved getting involved and having the children in the home.
When it is Boogie beats turn to organise the children and residents join together and in a movement and music class mostly aimed at the children but involving exercise and conversation to encourage intergenerational discussions and friendships. When it is Drummonds turn to plan Head of Activities Katie plans to look at current themes such as Bee day and British Flower week.
International Nurses Day
We love celebrating our staff here at Drummond grange so International Nurses day couldn’t go by without a celebration. Instead of a big party however the residents decided they wanted to treat the nurses to a relaxing break.
With that our nurses were treated to some sweet treats and small gifts of appreciation for all the amazing work they do. We also made them all personalised keyrings and some homemade cards.
Into the deep....
Residents across our services enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of The Deep, an award-winning aquarium in Hull.
Our residents dived into the underwater world of some fascinating creatures such as sharks, turtles and stingrays.
It was a truly immersive and educational experience that brought the wonders of the ocean right to our screens.
Celebrating Cadbury's
Residents across our services had a wonderful time joining Cadbury for an interactive virtual talk on their fascinating 200-year history.
Residents joining learnt interesting facts about the chocolate giant, shared memories, and reminisced about their favourite sweet treats.
It was a heartwarming experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of chocolatey goodness!
Home hosts charity football event
Staff at Drummond Grange have their very own football tournament, Football Cares to raise money for the Barchester Charity Foundation.
Joined by the other Edinburgh Barchester home, Queens Manor, Arch View lodge and Strachan House for a day of football fun at the Armitage Rangers Astroturfs the day got in to full swing bright and early on the morning of the 27th April. Residents, their relatives and staff were all very supportive and were there to cheer on the participants as they began the fundraising challenge. The day of football fun was kept energised by a BBQ put on by hosting team Drummond Grange with each home bring their own treat to the event. After some great games where each home played each other home the champions for the league were the Drummond Grangers from Drummond Grange.
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!
