Activities at Lethen Park Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Amanda McCarthy
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends
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 Lethen Park Care Home
Resident receives MBE
Residents and staff at Lethen Park Care Home in Portlethen paid tribute to an honorary veteran resident to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
To honour the largest combined land, air and naval operation in history, Lethen Park marked the 77 years since the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944 - the start of the campaign to liberate Nazi-occupied north-west Europe- with a tribute to their resident veteran James Gordon who was in the Black Watch Regiment. James has also received an MBE and is awaiting to go to the investiture next year.
On D Day James was awaiting to board a troop ship called Cape Town Castle (an ex liner ship) in Greenock. James “It took us 10 days to get there, we slept in Hammocks in the Boat. Once the ship docked I was then stationed in Egypt”.
Residents enjoy trip to Safari Park
Here at Lethen Park in Portlethen we were pleased to be able to dive into the wild safari life of Knowsley Safari and to enjoy an amazing live stream tour of the park’s grounds.
Our residents were smiling and laughing as they got up close and personal with some of the safari’s most popular animals, including giraffes and meerkats.
We had a wonderful time learning more about the animals and enjoying some live feeding demonstrations.
Blooming Haus floral demo
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lethen Park care home in Portlethen were treated to an interactive virtual floristry masterclass courtesy of Master Florist, Michal Kowalski, from Blooming Haus.
Blooming Haus started with a small pop-up shop in Chelsea. They have since blossomed spectacularly on to the floristry scene as ‘floral engineers’, carving themselves an outstanding reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative floral design studios
Resident celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
A couple from Lethen Park care home, in Portlethen have celebrated 70 years together.
Betty Watson and Ronald Watson met at the cinema in while waiting in the que to see the latest film. Betty and Ronald have four children: 3 girls and 1 boy. They lived and worked in Aberdeen and latterly Portlethen. Ronald says the secret to a happy marriage is “Deeing fit yer telt”.
They received a beautiful cake and balloons. General Manager, Lynne Rennie at Lethen Park said: “We have had such a lovely day celebrating Betty and Ronald’s anniversary. It’s so wonderful to see two people still very much in love after all these years!”
V&A Dundee live event
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lethen Park were treated to a photographic tour and talk about the era of ocean travel by V&A Dundee Curator, Charlotte Hale. 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.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lethen Park were treated to an armchair work out courtesy of the Green Goddess, Diana Moran, and Shackleton’s furniture company, followed by a mindfulness session led by Shackleton’s Emma Raybould.
Diana rose to fame as a glamorous fitness guru on BBC’s Breakfast Time in the 1980’s and has made an outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the UK. She now brings that experience to Shackletons as their Health and Wellness Adviser.
Upcoming events
Cornish Seal Sanctuary - A Virtual Visit
Virtually join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary team to learn about what we do. Meet some of the residents live, see their personalities, and hear their rescue stories.
