Activities at Drummond Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Katie Nicolson
Katie Nicolson is our Head of activities here at Drummond since August 2023 beforehand she worked as an activity assistant in the home for two years. Before coming to Drummond Katie has worked in many care roles over the years and studied Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret’s University and was awarded a Degree of Bachelor of science in Psychology and Sociology at the start of 2022. Katie loves being part of the Activity department here at Drummond Grange and bringing new and exciting opportunities and experiences to the residents. When she’s not at work Katie is a local Girl Guide leader and youth leader for her churches youth group.
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 Drummond Grange Care Home
Coronation Celebrations at Drummond
Excitement is in the air at Drummond Grange in Lasswade where residents and staff have been busy making Coronation-themed decorations and baking up a storm of red, white and blue cakes and pastries with the help of head chef Chris Lewis in preparation for the King’s Coronation on May 6.
Staff and residents at the home put their heads together and came up with a plan for their celebrations fit for a King. Over the bank holiday weekend the home held Best of British Street Party. The home invited friend, family, neighbours and member of the local community to come in to the home where they were treated to a performance from singer Sarah Laing. Everyone worked up an appetite playing old fashioned garden games and having fun in the selfie booth. Afterwards everyone was treated to a best of British tea party complete with sandwiches and scones and even a visit from the local ice-cream van Toy Story Ices Midlothian which everyone enjoyed. The whole home came together to celebrate our new King and talk about the new era the country is entering.
The rich history of coronations
Across our services Residents had a wonderful time participating in an interactive virtual talk with Pippa Catterall, Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster, where we delved into the rich history of coronations.
During the talk, we explored fascinating topics such as the coronation chair, the crown, and other significant aspects related to King Charles' upcoming coronation. Our residents were thrilled to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the memoirs of past coronations from 1937 and 1953, as well as learning about the coronation oath and what to expect from the ceremony, including the music, guests, and pageantry.
International Food Festival
With Family, Friends Staff and residents all coming together to celebrate food from around the world our International Food Festival was one to remember. Staff and residents were treated to a taste from around the world and also enjoy a well-deserved treat for all the hard work they do!
A Visit from Zoo Labs
Zoo Labs paid us a visit this month. Residents were very excited to get a hands on experience with some unusual creatures and learn all about them. Some residents were defiantly more up for handling the animals than other residents but everyone enjoyed getting to see the animals.
Easter celebrations at Drummond
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Drummond Grange care home, in Lasswade, celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including Easter arts and crafts, baking, making bonnets with their friends from Hopefield Nursery as well as a community Easter egg hunt and fun day .
St. Patrick's Day
In honour of the patron saint of Ireland, staff, residents and guests at the home marked the day by getting dressed up in Green clothing and holding a St Paddy’s Day Party, including a St Patricks Day game of bingo, roll a rainbow game and cocktails then ending the party with a good Old Irish singalong. Residents also filled the home with their lucky wishes of what they would do if they found a pot of gold. Giving the celebrations a gourmet twist, the chef at the home prepared a themed menu of Irish treats.
