Activities at Queens Manor Care Home

So here we have Captain L and her crew of buccaneers....(good name for a band?

Erika and Ellis accompanied Marion, Anne and Audrey on the barge trip yesterday - tranquil and reflective......
Thanks to Hayley for driving the bus too! 

Residents love the Seagull Trust Cruises - Ratho so thanks again for another lovely day out.  Great weather and  fun company =  happy memories

Bramble brought sunshine with her to Queens Manor this week - and lit up many faces as you may see! She's irresistible!

Thank you, Tina and Pet and Companion - PEACE for continued support - these visits mean such a lot to our residents and help promote feelings of joy and wellbeing, conversation and fun!!
Bramble seems to enjoy it too

Classic QM! Relaxation is an art, and these residents appear to have mastered it!

Residents appreciated this time in the Library Lounge listening to a selection on vinyl  from the classical masters - we know that listening to music is therapeutic and a great tool for evoking memories and emotions....

We support and provide all kinds of music ....what's your favourite? 

We're all sorry to see her go - but wish her all the very best as she goes off to Uni on her nursing journey.... Ellis has grown in confidence so much over the last year, and we're super proud of her. She's become a key member of our team, supporting us in all areas and building beautiful friendships along the way. We'll all  miss her very much!!

Supporting the next generation of young people to become their very best in their chosen career - what a privilege!! Go Ellis!!

Rainy day trip to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for Marion and Islay - fresh air, cuppa, blether, retail therapy.....all in one go!

Our residents love this amazing resource in the heart of our beautiful city. And we don't allow a wee drop of rain to dampen our spirits!

Meet Bramble, who will be visiting us regularly with Tina. Bramble, who's a wee bundle of energy and fun, has already made some new friends at Queens Manor!

PEACE - Pet and Companion - is a small charity offering Canine Therapy and Pastoral Care.  We're very pleased they got in touch, and we look forward to Bramble and Tina's ongoing visits. 

Queens Manor residents do love to see visiting animals, and pet therapy interactions like these  are very well known to be of massive benefit in care homes,  and especially to those residents on their dementia journey.

We had a fun time following the annual Wimbledon tennis tournaments and watching live coverage.  We decorated our home with themed flags and banners, and our residents took part in our mini-tennis championship. 

Our tennis fans were delighted to watch the famous matches virtually from the comfort of their armchairs, whilst we all celebrated the event with an afternoon tea party, along with delicious strawberries, cream treats and Pimm’s. 

A lovely time was had by all,
 

Congratulations to our Deputy Manager Coral, who married Carla on Wednesday!  There was a super turnout to welcome them as residents and staff were treated to wedding cake and fizz, and we partied to celebrate with them into the evening. Thanks to the happy couple for sharing with us!! All the very best.

We love a celebration and big thanks to  the team who all worked hard to make this a special treat for everyone - creating a fantastic atmosphere from which  to send the newlyweds on their way. 

Thanks to our carers, who do an amazing job all day and night - every day! We appreciate everything you do. We know that our residents' families and visitors appreciate you too, because they tell us so!  Residents made individual cards to help celebrate Carers Week and Resident Ambassador Audrey was happy to join in for the photo! 

Everyone at Queens Manor is an important member of our Team - none of us can fulfil our role without the care and support of every other person. Thanks to all of you from all of us!

This week residents and staff participated in Get Barchester Moving and Tour de Barchester. We were walking, dancing, stretching, cycling and gardening - all to get us moving and help keep it that way!

It's so important as we get older to keep moving as much as possible to help maintain our mobility and strength, and we have lots of fun doing so! Well done everyone!!

Rosie walks round the garden every day, several times. The rest of us were joining in as best we could  to fill the week with fitness and fun !!

All day Friday socialising:  blethers in the weekly coffee mornings (or any morning actually!), and drinks in the sunny garden later. This is a great way for residents, staff,  families and friends to spend time together, catch up and experience Queens Manor Hospitality!

Did you know we also host our Dementia Cafe every Thursday on Memory Lane ? Everyone is welcome

Thanks to Joy Rides - a breath of fresh air today - despite the cooler breeze, ladies Audrey and Cathy enjoyed a bracing jaunt at Cramond. As you may see, they were well-cosied, including bonnets, and both ladies reported having an amazing time!

We've got several more such treats in store for residents - thanks Lisa!!

Outings like these are fun, an excellent way to socialise and maintain connections with our community whilst deriving the benefits of being outdoors in our great Scottish weather!

Intergenerational magic today in Memory Lane with Flying Colours Nursery from Cammo Meadows. This is a regular bi-weekly visit and different children come each time - to give as many wee ones the opportunity to experience our care home environment, and spend time with our lovely folk!

Such activities promote wellbeing, diversity and inclusion for everyone. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Our General Manager, Margaret, recently attended an event in City Chambers hosted by Edinburgh Interfaith Association and attended by the Lord Provost, to celebrate the dedication of EIFA volunteers. 

Barchester Healthcare, EIFA, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Scottish Care are collaborating again this year to bring the Fringe Cares Festival to Queens Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare , a founding home - and to an amazing 13 other care homes in Edinburgh. Including, of course, our sister homes Strachan House, Archview Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare  and Drummond Grange Care Home - Barchester Healthcare. This will enable over 1000 Care Home residents in Edinburgh to participate in the fabulous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Remarkable!!  

Residents and colleagues here at Queens Manor enjoyed a lively and vibrant celebration of culture with our African colleagues, embracing diversity in a way that brought everyone together. Our colleagues dressed in traditional clothing from their home country, sharing their culinary delights and unique traditions with everyone at the care home.

We celebrated their dress, music and dance. Everyone enjoyed learning about their culture and traditions and would like to thank, Care Assistant Josephine for coordinating this wonderful activity.