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.
Natasha Rubin
G’day! My name is Natasha and I am the activities lead here at Strachan House. I am Australian born and bred, braving the dark and the cold here in Edinburgh to enjoy the beautiful nature and wonderful people! I have a background in team management and design. I have always loved working with people and have a strong interest in mental health and well-being, recently embarking on a psychology degree with an interest in specialising in Art Therapy. I am working with the team to create a vibrant, engaging and person-centred home.
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
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
At Strachan House we spent time together showing our respect while watching remembrance live on TV and then having a peaceful afternoon tea remembering all of those we loved and lost.
Intergenerational Playgroup
We welcomed back Cargilfield School nursery for a intergenerational play group afternoon. Our residents always look forward to our younger friends visiting and today was no exception. With plenty of fun on offer including colouring our favourite animals and playing eye spy the wildlife in our wonderful garden.
Residents are already arranging their autumn garden strolls for next week.
Bonfire Celebrations
Another great evening here at Strachan House. The hot chocolate, marshmallows and toffee apples were flowing. And of course there was a wee tipple here and there to take the chill of the evening air away.
Residents enjoyed a wonderful night of lights and colour and not a firework insight. For those a bit more adventurous we donned on our coats and blankets and enjoyed a open air firework show on our new projector. With music and bubbles filling our garden it was marvellous way to celebrate November 5th
Halloween preparations in full swing
Halloween preparations are in full swing as we get ready for our party on Monday 31st.
Our residents have been busy working on our Halloween festivities for the last couple of weeks and we are now in our final preparations of decorating to ensure everyone has a fang-tactic night.
With live music, fancy dress, games and plenty food and drink , why not come along and eat, drink and be scary.
Children don't forget your trick or treat bags and let us show you witch way to the treats we have instore!
Happy Diwali
Diwali is a major festival celebrated over five days in many parts of India by people of different faiths including many Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims and some Buddhists. It is sometimes referred to as "the festival of lights."
Diwali gives thanks to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune. The celebrations is marked with offering of food and sweets aswell as festive lights and candles to chase away the darkness lighting the future forward.
Today we marked this celebration with the help of Diana one of our beautiful carers. She made delicious homemade samosas and sweets such as jaleb which all went down amazingly on our taster session. Our residents got to learn about the celebrations and culture aswell as learn how to put on and wear a sari.
Finally we finished off with Diana's Daughter creating some amazing mehndi artwork on some of our staff. What an amazingly beautiful and diverse cultures we have here at Strachan House. A big thankyou to everyone that was involved.
Pumpkin Scrumping Time
Residents, David and Joe took on the job of gathering the pumpkins for everyone at Strachan House.
What a wheelbarrow full of fun they had. We got them home safely despite them making a mad dash/rolling all over the minibus. The hilarity just didn't stop from the minute we left to the minute we arrive back. We think they picked the perfect pumpkins and we cant wait to see how our residents will transform these!
Upcoming events
A taste of Strachan
On Wednesday16th July we're delighted to welcome our neighbours and the local community to sample and enjoy the delicious food and drinks offered to our residents.
July
Hello July! We extend a warm invitation for you to join us for a fun filled month ahead - 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.
Afternoon tea - Memory Lane
Join us for Afternoon Tea, 2nd Saturday of each month from 2.30-4.30pm in our Memory Lane communtiy
Community Cafe
Join us for our monthly Community Cafe - Last Friday of the month from 2.30 pm. All welcome.
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!
