Activities at Four Hills Care Home

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.

A Unit Manager at Four Hills Care Home in Glasgow has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for twenty years.

Margaret Grandison now Unit Manager, started at Barchester in August 2001 and has worked closely with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Lindsay McCulloch, General Manager of Four Hills Care Home said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating twenty years of loyal service with Margaret. Margaret has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Four Hills when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Margaret,”

We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland and visited the SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary to have an inside look into the daily care of their two resident beluga whales: Little White and Little Grey.

Our residents were introduced to the history of the Beluga Whale Sanctuary and learnt more about its mission to provide a more natural home for belugas in human care with a first-hand look at how the dedicated team are not only caring for the whales, but preparing for their future in the sea sanctuary!

It was an enjoyable event for everyone, learning more about the amazing beluga whales and how they are cared for at the sanctuary.

We spent time unwinding and slowing down through relaxing our minds, bodies and senses in recognition of Relaxation Day.

Our residents enjoyed a relaxing yoga and meditation session, as well as, a wellness and pamper afternoon with treatments of their choice.

We had a discussion about different ways of relaxing and we all enjoyed our chill day.

To mark World Photography Day, staff and residents at Barchester’s Four Hills were treated to a live streaming photography masterclass courtesy of top professional photographer, Damian Bailey.

A professional photographer since 2003, Damian has won Wedding Photographer of the Year and is listed as one of London’s top wedding photographers, having photographed over 700 weddings.  Damian travels all over the country shooting weddings, events and families and loves to help people create memories by capturing wonderful images that will be passed on from generation to generation.

Damian’s talk explained how he goes about capturing special moments and what makes a great photo in terms of technique and composition.  From landscapes to portrait photos, Damian shared his hints and tips for getting the best shots whatever the subject matter.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Four Hills were treated to a talk about nightclub culture by V&A Dundee Curator, Kirsty Hassard.  The presentation forms part of a series of six talks and virtual tours that V&A Dundee is hosting for Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and private hospitals across the UK.

V&A Dundee is Scotland’s design museum, it showcases Scotland’s outstanding design achievements and features world-class exhibitions alongside the permanent Scottish Design Galleries, and a changing programme of commissions, events and activities.  

Kirsty’s talk looked at the history and design of night clubs, and examined club culture from the 1960s to the present day.  She explored their evolution and development around the world, from Italy to America, and closer to home, looking at their importance as cultural venues and designed spaces.