Activities at Pentland View Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
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 Pentland View Care Home
Visit to Castletown Garden Centre
Keen gardeners Barry and Willie B. accompanied Oksana and Lachlan to Castletown Garden Centre to help pick out some plants for the garden. They were very knowledgeable and had a great afternoon out, even teaching Lachlan and Oksana a few things! They knew all of the plants and flowers and had many helpful suggestions for the garden.
They were gentlemen and insisted on pulling the trolley with the group’s selected plants and even helped to load the car up when they were all finished! They plan to help put the plants in to the raised beds when the weather cooperates!
Eden Project
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time exploring the Eden Project virtually - an educational charity and visitor attraction based in Cornwall, featuring sprawling outdoor gardens and breathtaking biomes that house the largest indoor rainforest in the world.
During the session, residents who joined were reconnected with nature through their senses, memories and stories. A big thank you to the community team at the Eden Project for the wonderful event.
Song time with local Playgroup
Pentland View recently hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community. The event, which took place on Tuesday 11th of June welcomed the group of Mums and babies who attend the Highland Peep group in Thurso to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.
The group of mums and toddlers also enjoyed a sing along with residents to their favourite songs such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Wind the Bobbin Up.” Other favourite activities were the parachute and sensory bubbles, as well as a reading (and sing along!) of Old MacDonald.
Tour of the deep
Residents across our services enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of The Deep, an award-winning aquarium in Hull.
Our residents dived into the underwater world of some fascinating creatures such as sharks, turtles and stingrays.
It was a truly immersive and educational experience that brought the wonders of the ocean right to our screens.
Flower arranging in the garden
It was all about flower power as residents took advantage of the warmer and sunnier weather to take their popular flower arranging session outside.
Trip to Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motors
We took a mini bus trip with some gentlemen to visit the centre, where we had a great time admiring the cars and exhibits and reminiscing.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, November is calling and we hope you can join us - all welcome.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Coffee Afternoon - Last Friday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly coffee morning, come and make new friends!
