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.
Hannah Beale
Hello, I'm Hannah and I joined the Strachan House team in September 2024. I thoroughly enjoy being the Activities Coordinator, a role that delivers all-round support for our residents whilst organising an engaging, motivating and enjoyable activities programme.
I am lucky to spend quality time with residents and families, and use these opportunities to plan individualised events and outings. My professional background stems from seven years in planning corporate events and weddings, alongside social media marketing and recruitment.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring the Scottish countryside with my husband and dog after relocating from the south coast in 2024.
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
Home celebrate Easter in style
Staff and residents celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities, including an Easter egg hunt, Easter bonnet competition, egg and spoon race and a bunny colouring competition!
Residents at Strachan House enjoyed an eggs-tensive range of Easter activities, from designing and showcasing Easter bonnets to cheering on the unit staff for the egg and spoon race! Residents also tucked in to a delicious Easter meal of a roast dinner prepared by the home’s head chef, Paul.
A walk on the wild side with Zoo-Lab
Residents of Strachan House were filled with joy as they received a surprise visit from Zoo-Lab. Residents were able to see animals from all around the world in person, and had a chance to enjoy holding giant African snails, snakes and all manor of creepy crawlies.
Residents were able to spend time getting to ask questions at an informative session led by an enthusiastic and encouraging Zoo-lab Ranger, and learnt interesting facts such as ‘cockroaches are potentially more than 280 million years old!’
Home preseent cheque to local charity
Strachan House presented PASDA with a cheque for £600. To contribute to the costs of a special afternoon tea outing for the individuals that the charity supports. PASDA is a charity that offers support to the families, friends and loved ones of autistic adults (over 16).
The grant was awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.
A Surprise Visit!
James, a student from Blackhall Primary School, recently came to wish us a happy Easter along with his classmates.
The children enjoyed playing bowls and other games with our residents. James' great-aunt and great-uncle live here in Strachan, and they were delighted to see him!
Making a Splash!
In memory lane we have been making waterfalls.
Creating a relaxing sensory environment, whilst having some fun with colour and texture!
Bonjour, Nous apprenons le français!
We have been learning French this week in celebration of French language Day or Francophone Day!
One of our wonderful carers here at Strachan House, is a fluent French speaker, She taught us some French language basics!
Upcoming events
April
Hello April! We are looking forward to Easter and a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Spring Newsletter
We are delighted to share our latest newsletter - Spring newsletter.
Community Cafe
Join us for our monthly Community Cafe - Last Friday of the month from 2.00 pm. All welcome.
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!
