Activities at Queens Manor Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Shannon Cullen
Hi, my name is Shannon and I am Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment here at Queens Manor. I have come to Queens Manor with 6 years of experience in the planning, activities and events sector.
I ensure that myself and the team get to know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred programme of events and activities within the home - Including activities that positively impact physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I strongly believe that creating great moments and memories for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities is the way forward.
In an era of developing technologies, we are using new ways of reaching out to family and friends - though Zoom, Skype and Facebook Portal. We hope that our residents never feel alone or too far away from their loved ones this way. Each day I like to ensure that our residents enjoy themselves in a calm, stimulating and fun environment, whilst creating bonds with each other and staff.
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 Queens Manor Care Home
Ladies finals
What fun we have had supporting the ladies in today’s football finals !
A wee bit fizz and sweet cakes went down a treat!
Local barge trip
What a fun trip out to the seagull trust - joining them on one of their amazing barge trips! The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the history chat, beverages, biscuits and a great chin wag!
Val and Shannon even got to steer the barge using the rudder & learnt about the mechanics behind the machine. What a cracking day out!
General Manager of the Year - NE Division
Donna Wood at Queens Manor in Edinburgh has been crowned General Manager of the year for the North Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
What a ball!
With Prosecco flowing, pimms pouring and fresh strawberries and cream… everyone at Queens Manor loved the weekend of Wimbledon!
Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova on your wins! It was a great watch!
Congratulations
Over the last few weeks 3 members of the QM team have tied the knot and we couldn’t be happier for them!
Congratulations to you all!
Nicoleta (Head Housekeeper) and her husband Brian, Jewel (Senior Carer) and her husband Febin, and Mark (Second Chef) and his wife Emma on their marriage!
We wish you all the very best in your future and can’t wait to see more wedding photos !
Out into the Blue!
What an amazing experience we have had at deep sea world in North Queensferry!
The sensory experience for the residents & staff was amazing - with the changing colours, varied touch stations, not to mention the array of fish and other aquatic creatures to see!
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead, we extend a warm welcome for you to join us - all welcome!
Merry Christmas.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Your time could make a difference! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer we'd love to hear from you!
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends over a refreshing coffee and slice of homemade cake - every Friday from 11.00 am
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two.....
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a loved one, pop in and see what we have to offer.
