Activities at Pentland View Care Home

Residents and guests at Pentland View care home in Thurso enjoyed an afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local favourites, Brandon McPhee performed a selection of classic hits, and played bot the accordion and guitar.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as Brandon performed both classic Scottish tunes, as well as Christmas favourites.
 

Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.

This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience. 

Pentland View residents enjoyed a festive visit to Lichen Reindeer Farm.  Residents, accompanied by staff Jeanine and Lachlan, were delighted by the experience from start to finish. The visit began with a talk in their festively decorated hut, where the group learned about the history and development of reindeer. 

The group then proceeded to the field and enjoyed the Reindeer herder experience, feeding the reindeer and enjoying giving them pets and spending time with the three very friendly boys. To wrap up the session, the residents then enjoyed returning to the warmth of the hut for delicious hot chocolates and hot dogs. The ladies even made reindeer ornament keepsakes with real reindeer fur from Mr. Antlers the reindeer.
 

Marion celebrated a milestone birthday this month, turning 100, and had a full day of birthday festivities! She had her hair and make-up beautifully done in preparation for a birthday party with some of her nearest and dearest in the Main Lounge. With a background of music by one of her favourites, Frank Sinatra, Marion opened her presents and cards, including one very special letter from the King! 

Refreshments were provided by the kitchen and everyone enjoyed a bit of her beautiful birthday cake. Marion shares her special day with fellow resident, Reena, who turned 90! Imagine having two special birthdays in one day! We will be having a joint party for them both this coming weekend!

Residents, guests  and staff had a great time celebrating the birthday of HRH King Charles III, watching documentaries about the King’s life and finishing the day off with a tea party and toast to the King. 

Our lovely chef, Jane, made her much-loved scones and even made blue cream so that they were red, white and blue! Residents and staff had great fun donning the royal capes and crowns and posing for photos. We even had a visit from the King, himself!

Residents recently enjoyed a trip through to Wick for a delicious meal at Puldagon Farm. The ladies all thoroughly enjoyed their meals and a walk round the shop and look at the Highland cows. 

Afterwards, we took a run to Tesco for a coffee in the café and then to Argos so that Margaret could shop for a watch. Margaret was delighted to be able to get out an pick one out for herself! All of the ladies thoroughly6 enjoyed themselves and can’t wait to do it again soon!