Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.

Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats. 

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.   

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

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.

Bookshelves are bulging at Meadowbeck care home in Osbaldwick where book worm residents were keen to get involved in Read a Book Day.

Staff and residents at Meadowbeck care home decided to host a discussion about residents’ favourite books and author’s, also had a debate on tablets vs print books.

Tina the Activities Co-ordinator at the home commented: “Our residents all love to read and to discuss their favourite books so Read a Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for us all to spend the day with our noses in our favourite books.  We also had a great debate about reading from print or electronically from a tablet, there were strong arguments from both camps!”

Residents at Meadowbeck enjoy getting together for one of their great social evenings, this week a dominoes tournament was held whilst everyone enjoyed a selection of delicious cheese, savoury nibbles accompanied with a tipple of their choice.  It was a fun filled evening for all!

Residents and colleagues at Meadowbeck had a lovely afternoon at our summer garden party with live entertainment from popular female vocalist,  Christie Clifford who performed a medley of songs that had everyone singing along too.

The homes hospitality team did a marvellous job once again providing us with food and refreshments, from fruity punch and pimms and mouth-watering treats. Everyone had a lovely afternoon.