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
Burns Celebrations
Recently, at Drummond Grange we celebrated Burns Day with the traditional Piping in of the Haggis! Throughout the day they had a visit from Philip Pryde who played scottish music for all the residents and played the pipes. The Residents all around the Home loved to hear the Pipes some who also had a wee tear in their eye!
The Jigsaw Challenge
At Drummond Grange, we enjoy quiet times within the home and jigsaws are always a favourite! Residents upstairs in the Pentland Unit decided to unwind with a Jigsaw. This time it was Frozen.
The Jigsaw Challenge
At Drummond Grange, we enjoy quiet times within the home and jigsaws are always a favourite! Residents upstairs in the Pentland Unit decided to unwind with a Jigsaw. This time it was Frozen.
Special Performance from 'Loanhead Youth'
Residents and staff at Drummond Grange were in for a treat when the local Youth Section from the Silver Band played for them.
Loanhead Youth Band lead by Allan Fernie entertained the residents with a rendition of lots of Christmas Music from Little Donkey to Away in a Manger. The residents all joined in singing with the music. Loanhead Youth Band is just a small part of the McTaggart & Scott Silver Band who have won many competitions.
Christmas Day Lunch at Drummond Grange
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a lovely meal. Ahmet Akkur the home's chef, along with the rest of the Kitchen staff cooked up a beautiful meal. Resident's, staff and visitor's enjoyed some of the rich food on offer.
New Years Day at Drummond Grange
The residents, staff and friends of Drummond Grange all had a good laugh this New Years Day! Here, one of the Charge Nurses, Nettie is trying to catch a Malterser rolling rolling down the tape!
Upcoming events
October
Hello October! As the leaves begin to fall we are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead. All welcome.
