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.

Enriching life
Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Julia Constandache

Senior Activities Coordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Celebrating 30 years of service

Staff and residents helped celebrate as Robert Robertson received his 30 years of service award. Robert has worked at Fordmill since the home opened in 1993.

Royal Parks London

Across our services our residents have enjoyed a wonderful live virtual talk about starlings, one of the UK’s most gregarious birds, hosted by Rachel Dowse from The Royal Parks London.

Rachel examined our long history with this bird and the importance of common species to our lives. Our residents had the opportunity to find out more about the great murmuration and why we need to pay special attention to these beauties before it's too late.

The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.

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A Virtual Train Journey

Residents enjoyed a virtual train journey with a 5 stars afternoon tea. All enjoyed the journey and look forward to more to come.

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Happy New Year from Fordmill!

The residents had a lovely Hogmanay Party with lots of singing, drinks, nibbles and pizza. There was a lovely atmosphere and each one of them said they had a brilliant time.

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A Virtual Visit to Lapland

Armchair travel to Lapland to visit Santa Clause village. The residents were taken on a virtual journey to Santa Clause Village in Finland. The journey was very much enjoyed buy all and they are looking forward to new Armchair Adventures.

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A Visit from Annie!

Residents and staff enjoyed a visit from Annie the alpaca. She spent a lot of time with every single resident in the lounges and in their rooms. Animal visits always bring so much joy into our home.

Upcoming events

May

May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun filled activites planned throughout May - all welcome.

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.