Activities at Strachan House Care Home

Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.

Enriching life
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Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Strachan House Care Home

The Wallace Collection

Residents across our services had a lovely time joining Emily and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to Reubens' Rainbow Landscape.

Residents truly enjoyed the sensory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.

Everyone who joined had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to put their creative skills to the test by painting some landscapes of our their in the coming days!

Edinburgh Poppy Day!!!

What a wonderful day appreciating Poppy Scotland. Our residents enjoyed talking to fellow veterans, seeing the fantastic Scottish Military Vehicle Group and watching The Bands of HM Royal Marines!Thank you to everyone who made our day so phenomenal!
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Spooktacular!!

What a night! Strachan House celebrated Halloween with a terrific party! Residents enjoyed Apple Dooking, costume competitions, Trick or Treating, Find and seek, as well as a buffet with friends and family. Our staff took the opportunity to find their creepy costumes and encouraged all to have a ‘spooktacular’ time!

Music is Magic....

We were delighted to listen to our wonderful new resident Tom sing a favourite song of his ‘Only God Can Make a Tree’. At Strachan House we encourage our residents to have fun while rediscovering current and previous passions.We look forward to Tom’s next performance!
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A visit from The Lord Provost

Strachan House held ‘the BIG lunch’ community event, where children and their carers could pick up a FREE delicious lunch on us during half-term.

As a wonderful surprise for our residents, The Right Honourable Lord Provost of Edinburgh came along to show support. Residents and guests were delighted to enjoy some wonderful food and laughter together.

‘We were thrilled to see so many young faces popping in to say ‘hello’ and spent a few lovely afternoons preparing packed lunches for all to enjoy.’ Strachan would also like to thank Morrison’s for generous donations to our event.

Virtual afternoon at the theatre

Residents across our services had a fantastic time enjoying the virtual screening of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer’s comical misadventures had everyone laughing and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds for bringing this stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom to our screens.

Upcoming events

November

The leaves are falling and November is calling, take a look at our up and coming activities coming soon to the home.

Countdown to Christmas

Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead, all welcome.

Merry Christmas!

Community Cafe

Join us for our monthly Community Cafe - Last Friday of the month from 2.30 pm. All welcome.

Gentleman's Club

Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for our Gentlemen's Club.

Knit and Natter

Join us for our weekly Knit and Natter group and make new friends over a selection of tasty snacks and refreshments.

Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?

If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a little care break pop in and see what we have to offer.

Volunteers - Could you make a difference?

We recognise the special impact that volunteers can make on the day to day lives of our residents. If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.

Emergency Services - Take a break on us!

We offer a warm welcome and a hot drink any time you need one - to all emergency services personnel, police, ambulance, district nurses - pop in any time!