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
Burns capers at Queens Manor
Queens Manor care home in Edinburgh prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and capers continued well into the wee small hours!
Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities, including a poetry recital of Burns most famous poems, to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding’ race’ – the Haggis.
General Manager, Claire Cargill, at Queens Manor Care Home, thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition!
Staff Receive Vaccination
Staff and residents at were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination at the home, which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
Last year was a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
A blooming afternoon for Residents
Residents at Queens Manor enjoyed an afternoon of flower arranging to help decorate the home with colourful blooms.
Everyone enjoyed assorting the flowers to create beautiful arrangements in various vases while having a catch-up over a cup of tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake.
The homes life enrichment coordinator said: “Everyone really enjoyed the flower arranging activity. Our home looks and smells even lovelier now the beautiful blooms are on display.”
Residents welcome in 2021!
Residents at Queens Manor care home, in Edinburgh recently enjoyed celebrating Hogmanay and New Year’s Day by having an all-day breakfast with Bucks fizz, dancing and watching Scotland’s Hogmanay 2021.
Staff members at Queens Manor supported the residents at the home by providing a traditional meal and hosting a New Year’s Day party.
Residents create festive floral displays
Queens Manor residents got in the Christmas spirit by coming together to create their colourful floral table decorations for everyone to enjoy as the home counted down to Christmas before enjoying a fresh cup of tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake. Flower arranging and showing their creative sides is just one of the popular activities planned as part of the homes life enrichment programme.
Residents enjoy Christmas party
Barchester’s Queens Manor celebrated their Christmas countdown by hosting a Christmas party where everyone was treated to delicious festive party treats and presents.
The Christmas party was in full swing with a festive 5-courses of traditional fayre being served as festive music played throughout the day.
General Manager, Sharon McGowan said: “After such a difficult year it was great to see all the residents just having fun. Everyone celebrated together with dinner, drinks and dancing all evening”
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.
