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
Somewhere over the rainbow!
Our resident Myra has been busy making a beautiful rainbow to display from our window here at Queens Manor.
The idea is that members of community display rainbows in their windows so that children can go ‘rainbow spotting’ when out for their exercise with family. The colourful displays are brightening up everyone’s day! The Facebook group has over 90,000 members and the home is delighted to be part of the community spirit.
Easter Egg Donation to Local Food Bank
We have been rallying together to show support for our community this Easter, donating chocolate Easter eggs and encouraging others to do the same in order to support our local food bank, ‘Edinburgh Food Project’ in helping make sure children receive an Easter Egg this year.
Our lovely lifestyle coordinator Gillian has collected Easter eggs for children in the past and when she told us about it our residents became very eager to help in the same way. At Queens Manor we love giving back to our community in any way we can and we’re very grateful to everyone who helped us collect so many Easter eggs for children who may have otherwise gone without.
Easter Tile Making
We're keeping creative at Queens Manor and getting ready for Easter with some Easter-themed tile making
Resident delighted with ‘honorary’ role
Queens Manor resident Doris is delighted to be appointed honorary ‘Lifestyle Assistant’ here at our home and promptly signed her new contract with glee! We regularly hold events and activities for our residents and surrounding neighbours and Doris is keen to support our Lifestyle Coordinators, Suzy & Gillian in the planning and promotion.
Doris is enthusiastic about keeping fit and now holds her own exercise class so she can share her tips with her friends and fellow residents and encourage others to stay active. Another part of Doris’s role will be to meet our new residents and she is looking forward to playing a vital role in helping people settle in to their new home
Kindness from Local School
We were so happy to receive cards and messages of kindness from Clermiston Primary School which were handed in by their teacher, Claire Harvey.
During the current climate and this difficult time it is even more of a priority for our team to keep our resident’s spirits high. The acts of kindness that we have received from our surrounding community have been an overwhelming support and we are so thankful to Clermiston Primary School for creating these wonderful cards, they have brought huge smiles to the faces of our residents and really helped us keep a cheerful and loving atmosphere within our home. We look forward to opening again to our community so we can say our thank yous in person
Games Galore!
We absolutely love playing games here at Queens Manor and what better time to get together and enjoy some fun indoors than during these difficult times. Among the favourites is ‘Guess Who?’ and it seems Gregory Peck went down a treat for some of our ladies!
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.
