Activities at Pentland View Care Home

Residents and staff have been cruising the town with Cycling Without Age Scotland’s Thurso branch and its lovely volunteers.

Staff and residents have enjoyed regular visits from the local group, which provides the opportunity for people to get out and about in the fresh air and enjoy the joys of cycling again. Seated safely in the purpose-built trishaw, passengers are then cycled around the town and local points of interest. Residents have particularly enjoyed going round the boating pond and river, as well as riding down along the esplanade at the beach. Often, they meet people who they know along the way and stop to chat, and they always enjoy waving to people along the way.

Residents and staff were in for a treat with a visit from travelling Theatre Company Theatre Presto, performing their pantomime “Oor Boabie: Brooned Aff Abroad.” (oh no they didn’t! Oh yes they did!)  

Residents from the home were joined by relatives and staff as they enjoyed the timeless tale full of magical twists, fun, laughter and adventures. One resident commented; “ It’s such fun! I love singing along to all of the songs!”

Activities coordinator, Jeanine Sinclair, said: “Residents, staff and guest all had a great time travelling the world with Bobby and singing along as we went! We always try to maintain a full schedule of activities and events on our Life Enrichment calendar, and musical events are always very popular!”

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Staff and residents across our homes were treated to an interactive virtual Christmas-inspired table decorating masterclass, courtesy of talented master florist, Kathryn Delve.  

Kathryn is an independent florist based in Somerset, she specialises in creating unique wedding and event flowers.  She takes much of her inspiration for her displays from the beautiful scenery that surrounds her home and the changing seasons and colours.

During the workshop, residents were invited to join Kathryn to make beautiful Christmas-themed table decorations. 
 

Cycling Without Age Scotland, Thurso Chapter is up and running! As such, they have been in touch when the weather cooperates and have taken residents out for rides on their trishaw! We have also had family out with residents recently. It’s a lovely way to see the town and enjoy the nice days when they come! Our record breaking cyclist, Willie, sure did enjoy his time out and was telling them all about how he peddled without gears! Here we have Rena and Willie enjoying their trip out and along the beach.

After 30 years at Pentland View, our manager, Morag, recently retired. To mark the occasion we threw a tipsy tea party to celebrate all that she has done for Pentland View over the years. Residents, staff and guests enjoyed cocktails and a trolley full of delicious nibbles and baking. A good time was had by all. We sincerely hope that Morag enjoys her well- deserved retirement!