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
Gentleman's Club
The gents (Robert, Bernard, Alex & Alex) have loved this weeks gentleman's club - With a game of bowls in the garden, a wee drink and a good ole catch up.
The staff even enjoyed a round of golf on the putting green.
Enjoying the garden
Well, as we sit here and watch the rain fall from the windows, we think back to our most recent day out in the beautiful gardens of Strachan House.
As the weather changes, we are looking at our plans for the autumn season and can't wait to show you everything we get up to,,,,
Edingburgh Fringe Cares
Well what can we say!! Our afternoon was nothing short of magical in every way. Strachan House proudly presented their very first Edinburgh Fringe Cares event and our wonderful home that was transformed was just packed to the turrets. What an amazing team effort to which we have to applaud many.
To firstly Professor Joe Goldblatt for being the inspiration behind what will be set to be an amazing future between Edinburgh care homes and The Fringe. What a honour and privilege it was to meet him today and as ever Strachan House will always have a warm welcome for him.
To Edinburgh Interfaith Association for all their support in the organising of this foundational platform and it's development. And lets not forget the stars of the show Octavoce . Their incredible cappella harmonies took everyone on a magical journey of song and entertained our residents in true Fringe tradition
Indian Independence Day
Residents and staff enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of celebrations as we honoured Indian Independence Day at Strachan House. We have such diversity within our home we don’t need much of an excuse to have a party. What an amazing afternoon we had from sampling some tasty cultural dishes to learning some dance moves as Diane demonstrated a beautiful traditional dance. From learning how to wrap a 5 metre sari into a beautiful costume to one of our residents Alex sharing his memories of his trips around Indian. When the afternoon was finished we all agreed we wanted to go on holiday there.
Fundraising Football Tournament
Residents and staff at Strachan House Care Home in Edinburgh, Archview Care Home and Drummond Grange Care Home in Lasswade put the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraising’ with an inter home football tournament to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation
Residents and staff from each home came together at the astro pitches in Gore Bridge for a fantastic afternoon of footie fun. Each team and their supporters dressed for the occasion as the Strachan House Spartans went into battle coming out the victors on the day.
Mandy Head of Activities said “what amazing fun it was to raise funds and see everyone enjoying themselves. Our residents have been looking forward to this for a while. We had so much fun preparing for it and despite the scores it was a win win for everyone on the day. We can’t wait for next year and hold onto that trophy victory”
Happy Yorkshire Day
Residents today enjoyed learning about the great county of Yorkshire. What better way to celebrate than by making a classic dish…Yorkshire Puddings. What a wonderful baking session it was. A total of 60 puddings were lovingly made by our residents for our chef to create a themed Yorkshire dinner for everyone in the evening. What a perfect way to end Yorkshire Day.
Upcoming events
Falls Prevention Workshop - Sat 26 April
We will be on hand to offer guidance & support on fall prevention with an informative morning from 11.00 am.
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!
