Activities at Fairview House Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators create a weekly planner that consists of a variety of activities, which caters to all residents' needs as best as possible. The most popular activities are bingo, which we host twice a week, flower arranging and weekly visits from Vinnie our pet therapy dog. Residents also enjoy minibus trips in the nicer weather and we attend a concert every month. We are also involved in the Council Well-being Team, which keeps us up-to date with upcoming events within the community and provides interesting ideas for activities we can try in the home.
Throughout the year, we host various special events, including themed open days and summer and winter fetes that people in our local communities are welcome to join us for. We also have monthly church services with Rev. Ann from Danestone Congregational Church, which is open to loved ones as well.
Chloe Garvie
Chloe has been a part of the Fairview House the since spring of 2024 and quickly became a much valued of the team, She began her time in the home as a Care Assistant before finding her calling as the an Activities Coordinator.
She speaks with warmth and enthusiasm about how the home fills her with purpose, how much she enjoys spending time with the residents, making them smile, getting to know them and knowing that everyday she is making a difference enriching the residents lives.
Away from the home Chloe enjoys knitting, going for walks and hiking.
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 Fairview House Care Home
Afternoon Tea
Today we all had such an amazing time at our monthly afternoon tea. Our residents love joining together to socialise and enjoy a tea/coffee and a fine piece with one another.
We had such a great turn out this afternoon from all units in the home which is always lovely to see. A big thank you to the chef for providing all the cakes and sandwiches and the activities team for running the afternoon!
Aberdeen Science Centre Visit
This week is world space week so today we welcomed Vanessa into the home from Aberdeen Science Centre to show and tell us about space.
Our residents were fascinated by this activity and loved finding out new research on space and how it works!
Vanessa was amazing with our residents and was a pleasure to have in the home, we can't wait for her to come back to conduct more science based activities for our residents.
Critter Keeper
Today we celebrated world animal day by welcoming back the Critter Keeper into the home to show us some amazing animals and teach us about them.
Our residents absolutely loved seeing all the different animals and critters and being able to hold them. It brought many smiles to their faces which was lovely to see.
We got to see such a variety of animals including; a snake, a hedge hog, a tarantula, a puddock, a giant cockroach, a bunny rabbit to name a few!
Happy anniversary!
A couple from Fairview House care home, in Aberdeen have celebrated 66 years of marriage. Jim Downie and Hilda Downie met at the Beach Ballroom at Aberdeen Beach when they were just 18 years old. Jim and Hilda went on to get married just 2 years later at a church in Aberdeen and had their reception at the Marcliff Hotel. They then went on their honeymoon in Edinburgh where they spent most of their nights dancing as it was their favourite thing to do when together.
When we asked Jim what the secret is to a long happy marriage he said ‘Always do the best you can’. Now 66 years later Jim and Hilda are still deeply in love and happier than ever to be together.
Home host Macmillan Coffee Morning
Staff and residents at Fairview House Care Home in Aberdeen held a charity coffee and buttery morning alongside an Afternoon tea and bake sale on 28th September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Having a coffee morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. The money raised helps everyone with cancer to live life as fully as they can.
Visit from Dean Spruce the Magician
This morning we had a magical visit from Dean Spruce the Magician! We had so many residents from all units join together to watch and be part of all the magic.
Everyone had an amazing morning and it was great to see so many of us join in on the performance and laugh along with each other.
Upcoming events
June
Join us in June and take a peek at our life enrichment and community events coming soon to our home.
Dessert and Prosecco
Join us on the 7th July as we go al-fresco for our dessert and prosecco afternoon.
Future Financial Planning Seminar
We have teamed up with local solicitors, from Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors, to provide useful information and practical advice and answer any queries you may have.
July
Take a peek at our upcoming life enrichment and community events coming in July.
Beer and Music Festival
Join us on Wednesday 31st July for our homes 'Beer and Music' festival
Professional Open Morning
Calling all professionals! Join us for our open morning on Wednesday 7th August and meet like minded and fellow professionals.
Well-being Coffee Morning
Join us on Tusday 8th August from 10.30am as we welcome special guest speaker Justine Dunbar from SAMH Aberdeen.
Movie Club
Every night from 6pm join our residents for our daily movie club featuring a movie matinee performance.
Respite- Are you looking for a extra care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a little care break pop in and see what we have to offer.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the special impact that volunteers can make on the day to day lives of our residents. If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
We offer a warm welcome and a hot drink any time you need one - to all emergency services personnel, police, ambulance, district nurses - pop in any time!
Memory Cafe
We warmly welcome you to join us on the first Wednesday for our Memory Cafe as we welcome carers and loved ones from the community who have been touched by dementia.
