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.

Enriching life
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Katie Nicolson

Head of Activities

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. 

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

More Great Celebrations..

More Great Celebrations..

Another celebration took place at Drummond Grange this week and that is a Pyjama Party where the staff and residents for their PJs on for the afternoon and celebrated the time away!

40th Birthday Celebrations!

40th Birthday Celebrations!

Resident Kevin Donaldson from the Buccleuch Suite turned 40 years old today and his parents gave him a birthday concert. Kevin who has been with us for less than a year and has his own favourite carer (Julie Wright) shared the entertainment with fellow residents both young and old!
Burns Celebrations

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

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

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'

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.

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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!