Activities at Strachan House Care Home

Residents and colleagues placed their bets, with tokens, on the horses and roll the dice to see which horse would be crowned winner, as they watched the sport of kings on television.

The ladies pulled out all the stops to impress during their own take on this quintessentially British highlight on the social calendar. With their top hats and fascinators, and even their therapy dog Rhum, all got involved in the spirit of the themed event, sharing fun facts about the races, creating their own horse jockey and naming horses.

It was an afternoon of great fun and the sound of laughter echoed around the home. All ladies, with a glass of Pimms in hand, felt like they were at the races.

We recently presented not-for-profit gym and wellness centre, Projekt 42, with a cheque for £1000 on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation, to buy equipment stands to make it more accessible for older people using the facilities.

Staff and residents welcomed Projekt 42 for an afternoon tea and tour around Strachan House, and also for a tour of our Memory Lane community.

Projekt 42's senior fitness class has been incredibly popular since launching in January, and this new equipment will help even more older people access fitness classes at the wellness centre.

Strachan House has built up an excellent reputation within our local community, and we regularly host events and activities for residents and surrounding neighbours.

Staff are always keen to show as much support as they can to local charities. Projekt 42 do an amazing job of supporting older people to stay active, and Strachan House definitely shares those goals.

Resident, Ann, was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received her fourth telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. An afternoon cream tea party was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef, Alston Faleiro.

We recently presented Kitchen Porter, Matt, with a Long Service Award, who has been at Strachan House for 10 years now. Congratulations!

We also presented Gemma with a Long Service Award; she has worked at Strachan House as a Receptionist/Administrator ever since leaving school.

Strachan House's Head Chef was delighted to be crowned the winner of Barchester's Easter Cake Competition. His winning entry can be seen above.

Students from the local college worked with staff from the home recently to clear snow from the car park and paths. It was a fine example of community involvement.