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
Beautiful bouquets
Our homes had a fantastic time joining members of the Wallace Collection for an amazing sensory session.
During the live virtual experience, our residents explored one of the museum’s most beautiful Dutch flower paintings and learnt new drawing techniques.
We cannot wait to put our creative skills to a test and produce beautiful paintings of our own.
Everyone enjoyed the lovely talk, we all had lots of fun and it’s given us plenty of ideas.
Flower power
Queens Manor residents Kathleen and Isabella thoroughly enjoyed the flower arranging session we had this morning !
Using a variety of flowers and floated the ladies managed to create some displays which are now on show in our reception and cafe area!
Introducing Tilly!
Residents and staff alike were thrilled when Tilly walked through the reception doors this morning! As you will know, we are a very animal orientated home and we love and all animals that come through the doors - especially dogs - so Tilly was very warmly welcomed by all!
Tilly spent her time going round individual rooms and seeing residents on a one to one basis and also in the communal areas saying hello to everyone who walked by!
Trip to IKEA
Dorothy loved the sporadic trip to IKEA today with our general manage -Donna - and head of maintenance-Craig! We couldn’t have a trip to ikea without a taste of their famous meatballs!
Home scores 4's across the board
Residents, families & staff alike are all excited and proud to announce that we passed a recent inspection by the Care Inspectorate with an overall 'good' rating after being praised for a responsive, safe, effective, caring and well-led service.
Given this great news and to show appreciation for all the members of staff, Fiona Fagan - the Divisional Director, popped in to present each member of staff with a £100 voucher, to reward their hard work in contributing to the rating.
Fiona said “not only is it amazing that you have received a good rating on your first inspection, but it is even greater given the recent circumstances in the nation of the past few years and the recent challenges within the care sector. It is truly a true representation of what a great, well led service this is”
We are all very excited by the rating and can’t wait to score higher next time!
Care Fest
In line with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Queens Manor decided to host our very own celebrations – which was a great success!
Massive thank you to all of the amazing staff and attendees who made the event such a success - and a special thank you to our new friends and entertainers - Melanie, Joe and Nancy!
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.
