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
Pizza treats
A brilliant day had by all the Staff at Strachan House Care home. The staff were provided a pizza treat as a massive thank you to all the kind and caring employees who have worked hard over the last couple of months. The staff very grateful for a wonderful afternoon being treated to there lunch and been rewarded for all their hard work and dedication and are very grateful for this kind gesture.
Rabbie Burns celebrations
Today our residents at Strachan House Care Home will raise a glass and celebrate Burns Day, Today we have had a fun filled activities planner which has consisted of designing our own kilts, we also looked up of which clan tartan we all belonged. Our residents also had a game of haggis tossing which was such a giggle. We also had a virtual tour of Burns birth place Alloway and a tour around the Burns museum which our resident really enjoyed and found really interesting. In the afternoon we had a Scottish quiz, we also had a reminiscing session and a look back at his famous poems and we had our very own poem competition. We also had our chefs own home made shortbread which was washed down with some Iron Brew and some residents had a slightly stronger tipple (a wee dram.)
Burns Night is celebrated on January 25 every year to commemorate the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Christmas carols
The residents and staff at Strachan House Care Home have had a wonderful day. This morning we had guess the carol, and our Christmas facts. Then this afternoon we were entertained by one of our house keeping staff Kenneth McCloud who played different Christmas carols on his keyboard. We also had a cocktail afternoon with a variation of different cocktails we had a tasty berry blast and a mulled wine twist which went down a treat. The staff looked all Christmassy with there Christmas jumpers on in aid of Save the children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day.
Strachan team host panto!
The residents and staff at Strachan House Care Home were highly entertained by this year’s staff panto. ‘‘Twas the night before Christmas in old Strachan House”.
It was a real treat. The staff worked hard in putting on the performance and there was a representative from every unit and department who got involved.
Christmas party
Residents and staff at Strachan House care home had a ball at their Christmas party night. We enjoyed entertainment by performer, Jack High who performed a medley of hits that had us toe tapping, dancing and singing along too.
There was plenty of dancing, drinks and a very special Christmas cocktail served alongside lots of laughs and giggles. Everyone had a really wonderful night.
Magic of the Nutcracker
We experienced the magic of the Nutcracker with a special interactive workshop led by English National Ballet Associate Artists.
Our residents were able to take a magical journey thorough Edwardian London and to learn more about the enchanted Nutcracker characters: Clara, the Mouse King, and her valiant Nutcracker doll.
The session included a chair-based dance workshop, clips of the ballet on stage and a Christmas carol sing-along, truly enjoyed by all.
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!
