Activities at Strachan House Care Home

Residents across our services had a delightful time during a special virtual sensory storytelling event, led by Art Historian Jon Sleigh from the Historic Royal Palaces.

Jon took us on a journey to discover some of the more unusual and unexpected inhabitants of the palaces and the Tower of London, sharing fascinating stories about the pets at the palaces.

Whilst enjoying the virtual experience, our residents were treated to hot beverages, delicious biscuits, berries and cakes.  It was a truly lovely time for all.

Residents, David Leseur and Jimmy Main at Strachan House had always wanted to want to walk the fairways again and show us they still have what it takes from the Tee Box. So staff at the home made their wish a reality with their Gone Fishing 23 project.

Staff took their project idea out into the local community. Immediately Robert Dobbie CMDip Club Manager/Secretary of Ratho Park Golf Club got in touch to offer the clubs support in helping us achieve these two gents dream. Robert said he would  delighted to be a part of making their wish a reality, as he knew how much it meant to them being keen golfers. Ratho Golf Club have been amazing and pulled out all the stops to ensure David and Jimmy had an unforgettable experience. Their families all arrived a little early to the course to see the surprised smiles on their loved ones faces.

Residents enjoyed the start of summer with a welcome visit from our local nursery Cargilfield Nursery. Many sessions are held indoor but today as the sun shone we took our session outside into our wonderful grounds. With some quick cricket, football and the bean bag challenge on offer the grounds were alive with the sounds of tiny laughter and as always lots of smiles.

Our Gone Fishing 23 project struck again today when Olive 99 years young got bowled over with a surprise trip to Bainfield Bowling Club to spend the afternoon with their Ladies team. Olive played bowls up until the age of 93 and often told us how much she missed her beloved game. So our project Gone Fishing 23 jumped into action and made connections with the local club to see if they could help. The rest as they say was history. “what an amazing surprise as we pulled up. I didn’t have a clue. The afternoon was so lovely and the ladies were amazing and so friendly. A real treat to spend those moments with my son Gavin too”.

Strachan House surprised its nurses today with a wonderful afternoon in honour of all their hard work and dedication they do within our home. A lovely afternoon was had by all when they were informed they were to stop what they were doing and have a seat so they could be spoilt and pampered in style. With a freshly prepared afternoon tea it was the residents turn to say thank you in recognition of all their hard work. Thank you to all our nurses for everything you do.

Strachan House ended a full on week of Coronation themed activities with their Big Coronation Picnic event on the Sunday. After watching the historical ceremony on the Saturday residents and staff busied themselves to ensure their home on the Sunday was fit for a king. Adorned with picnic baskets and lots of fizz relatives, family, friends and local community were invited into the gardens to share in the special day. With local MP Christine Jardine also in attendance to unveil our rose bush in memory of the late Queen accompanied by great live entertainment from Diane Fields it was certainly a day to remember in our history. Moments like these make memories that will last a lifetime.