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
Time on Our Hands
The pupil's council from Clermiston Primary School have been working with residents of Queens Manor to fill a time capsule.
We had so many things to go inside: our favourite books, maps of the area, photographs, the Clermiston school tie and letters addressed to our future selves.
We buried the capsule in the Queens Manor courtyard and it will be marked with a commemorative plaque to be unearthed in 2069, 50 years from now.
Acrobatics at Queens Manor
We had a unique opportunity at Queens Manor recently: to be part of an acrobatics performance. Residents love watching the duo perform some amazing tricks and routines, and were more than happy to try out some moves themselves.
It was really something unusual, and we can't wait for them to visit us again!
Going Green
We have been working with Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust to create and improve local green spaces across Edinburgh and Lothians—helping local people, wildlife, landscapes and heritage.
We recently made some beautiful bird boxes to have in the garden at Queens Manor, hopefully bringing some of Edinburgh’s wildlife to our grounds, especially when the weather gets warmer.
Lauriston Castle
Residents from Queens Manor and 2 Members of Edinburgh’s Green Space wrapped up warm and went on a minibus trip to Lauriston Castle. They walked through the castle grounds and stopped for some hot chocolate, which was delicious! The sun came out for us and we all had an amazing day.
Making Memory Boxes
Residents had lots of fun making fantastic memory boxes that they could keep in their rooms. They have already started putting pictures into their boxes.
Wine Night with Vision
We had a visit from Vision Care Opticians, who came to Queens Manor to talk about our eyes. We got to try on special glasses that would allow us to understand what it's like to have bad vision. He showed us some fantastic looking glasses as wee enjoyed some cheese and wine. We all had a lot of questions, and they were extremely helpful.
Upcoming events
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends over a refreshing coffee and slice of homemade cake - every Friday from 11.00 am
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!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two.....
