Activities at Fordmill 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.
Julia Constandache
I’m Julia and I have been working at Fordmill since December 2016. I really enjoy art and studied Graphic Design & Illustration in Dundee. I love being with people and using my skills to improve their quality of life and bring a smile to their faces through crafts, games and all sorts of other activities.
I plan out the activities, either for groups or individuals, according to specific needs and interests. It’s a real joy to get to know residents and their loved ones and I’m grateful to Barchester for giving me the opportunity to work with them and bring some sunshine into the residents’ lives.
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 Fordmill Care Home
Christmas lights shine bright
Throughout December, Residents have been busy counting down to Christmas with their busy life enrichment programme filled with fun-filled festive activities.
They have been busy making festive decorations to display around the home and also spreading a little festive cheer in lighting up the front of the home for all to see.
'Tis the season to be jolly!
Tis the season to be jolly as Residents at Fordmill got in to the Christmas spirit with a visit from their very own Christmas Tree - activities coordinator, Julia who is keeping Residents socially active and stimulated with the homes life enrichment programme as they countdown to Christmas. The walking talking tree certainly brought a smile to everyone's faces as Christmas music played in the background.
Christmas cake competition
The taste buds were tingling when Residents of Fordmill cut into their Barchester Christmas cake competition entry and were amazed to see Santa’s belt incorporated into their design.
The cake creation was a wonderful light and airy sponge and Residents enjoyed every mouth-watering piece with their cup of tea. Good luck Fordmill on your entry!
Christmas Countdown
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Residents at Fordmill as they count down to Christmas. The decoration are up creating a magical feel throughout and the homes activities coordinator, Julia has shown her creative strike by creating a very special advent calendar for residents and staff. We look forward to opening our surprise each day!
St Andrews Day celebrations
Fordmill Nursing Home in Montrose celebrated St Andrews Day on Monday 30th November.
To mark St Andrews Day, activities organiser Julia Constandache invited local piper Sandy to the home. This year was slightly different due to the covid19 restrictions and instead of coming indoors he walked around the perimeter of the building piping for the residents who were able to see him from their windows!!
Mary Nielson, a resident at Fordmill Nursing Home, said: “It is important that we all celebrate St Andrews day together, many of the other residents that live with me have Scottish roots and so we love to celebrate with them”.
Chocolate delight for Residents
On a cold wet afternoon, Fordmill hosted a special afternoon tea for everyone. The tea consisted of homemade mouth-watering cakes and resident favourite treats made by the homes hospitality team and accompanied by a cup of warming hot chocolate and marshmallows which went down a treat!
Some Residents chose different combinations such as just the hot chocolate or a tipple of a glass of sherry.
Aileen Alberts, General Manager said, “The festivities have officially begun!”
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Community Coffee - Last Friday of the month
We extend a warm welcome for you to join us at our Community Coffee Afternoon - Last Friday of the month from 2.00 pm. All welcome.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
If you would like to Volunteer or find out more about how your time could make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! Enjoy a hot drink with us and there may be a cake or two available.....
