Activities at Strachan House Care Home

Residents across our services had a wonderful time joining Cadbury for an interactive virtual talk on their fascinating 200-year history.

Residents joining learnt interesting facts about the chocolate giant, shared memories, and reminisced about their favourite sweet treats.

It was a heart-warming experience filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of chocolatey goodness!

After almost 25 years of continuous service at Strachan House much-loved Nurse, Liz, also known as ‘Mother’ has decided to retire. Staff and residents at the home sent Liz off in style with French wine, flowers and a huge party with delicious food, lots of singing and a wonderful musician. Liz also received her 25 year gold pin for continuous service with Strachan House Care Home.

During her time at Strachan House, Liz has been a dedicated nurse, acting as a mentor for staff, passing down her knowledge with grace and patience. She has shown much care and compassion for others.

We had the delight of hosting a virtual quiz, morning tea and cultural exchange with our new friends at OSJCT Goodson Lodge in Wiltshire England!

We traded delicacies, Strachan house residents indulging in a delightful cream tea, tea cakes and of course accompanied by tea; whilst residents at Goodson Lodge enjoyed a little pre-lunch whisky (it’s never too early…), Iron Bru and shortbread.

It was fun going head to head, testing our knowledge and finding out more about one another's places of residence. We learnt so much and cannot wait for the next one!

Residents from Strachan House enjoyed a short minibus trip to our friends at Queens Manor where we joined in on their weekly morning tea!

It was so lovely to be surrounded by friends old and new, to sit and chat with others and share stories over a delicious high tea! We felt absolutely spoilt and loved our time spent together with friends.

Thank you to Alex and the team at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre for hosting a wonderful morning of reminiscence with ‘The Hobby Box’.

Each table was themed with an array of pictures, clippings and items from the past, allowing residents to reflect on how things once were. We all chatted, laughed and sang together with a group of wonderfully kind and caring people. We love getting to these special get togethers and look forward to the next!

Residents across our homes and hospitals had a fantastic time with vocal coach Dan Cooper from Biiah as he led an amazing sing-a-long session for residents to enjoy.  Residents who joined the event were able to learn different techniques as they sang the famous ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ by Jimmy Cliff and ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles.  Across our homes there were smiles and laugher all around. The session was such a success and was great for the mind, body and soul.