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
Nutrition Week
Here at Drummond Grange, staff, residents and visitors were treated to some tasty and nutritious food for Nutrition Week. We enjoyed homemade smoothies, fresh sandwiches, wraps, puddings, cocktails and lots more.
A Visit to the Zoo
A few residents went to the Five Sisters Zoo at Polbeth. The Zoo, which is also a charity, takes animals from overseas as well. Last year, they raised enough money to re-home 3 lions from a circus that was going to have them put down. They have also re-homed a big brown bear.
Afternoon Tea Dance
Once a month, we like to have a tea dance for Memory Lane residents and Care of the Elderly Residents. They're always keen to invite other units to join in the fun when this is on.
St Patrick's Day
Here at Drummond Grange, residents enjoyed having Bailey's Irish Cream, Irish Cider and Guinness whilst listening to some Irish music and limericks. They then watched the Big Irish Race before putting an Irish movie on.
Cheese, Wine & Comedy Night
Residents, staff and visitors enjoyed a cheese & Wine evening that was followed by a visit from comedian, Gareth Waugh. Gareth said that he had performed at many places, but never in a care home before. Residents enjoyed a drink as well as the variety of cheese on offer.
Pancake Day
Residents at Drummond Grange had a lovely time making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. When the pancakes were ready, they added strawberry sauce, whipped cream and fruit to them. They were then rolled up and cut in half because of how big they were.
