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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Commonwealth Games
We all had a great time with the opening ceremony of the Common Wealth Games.
Here at Strachan House we have decided to join in the sporting spirit by holding our own games tournament.
29th July 2pm Garden Cricket Tournament
1st August 2pm Paper Plane Javelin
2nd August 2pm Ten Pin Bowling
3rd August 2pm Balloon Tennis
4th August Inter Unit 3pm Tiddlywinks
5th August 2.30pm Corridor Football
8th August 2pm Bedside Basketball
9th August Awards Ceremony
What unit will win the most golds and take the Strachan House trophy 2022.
Let the games begin!
Opera Performance
Our homes had a fabulous time with the talented soprano Astrid Joos from Street Theatre. Astrid spoke about a selection of famous operas and our residents were treated to performances of wonderful arias from operas well-known to all, such as ‘Giuditta’, ‘Don Giovanni’ and ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’.
It was a lovely experience, truly enjoyed by all.
Fun in the sun!
What better way to keep cool, hydrated and celebrate the weather we are experiencing than to bring back a good old beach party.
Our residents got the spf 50 treatment, put their hats on and chilled out by the poolside, all under canopies. With ice cold drinks and ice lollies for everyone what a great afternoon it was. Some were even brave enough to take a paddle and even get in for a cool down. And the water pistols started an all out water war.
Safe to say we had the coolest residents around!
National Ice Cream Day
Residents and staff enjoyed a refreshing surprise today especially with the sun shining strong today. We all listened out for the Strachan Ice Cream trolley with many tasty treats travelling from door to door. We just couldn't resist making our creating own delicious treats!
Special Moments at Strachan House
Making wishes come true is a very privileged moment to share with our residents at Strachan House.
Today we did exactly that for our beautiful Lorraine whose passion of art is inspiring.
Her wish was to attend the Van Gogh experience and what an amazing morning she had.
We even got the posh concierge to take us into the Sheraton Hotel for a tour around.
It was a beautiful day!
World Chocolate Day
What a busy day we have had here at Strachan House. After enjoying a cruise along the canal on what can only be described as amazing it was back to enjoy learning about the history of chocolate.
What better what way than to enjoy a vast selection of chocolate from raw cocoa to the simple everyday bars we see today. Everyone agreed on the cocoa being the best.
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.
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!
