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.
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 Drummond Grange Care Home
St Patrick's Day
We hosted a Guinness and Baileys afternoon with an Irish-themed quiz and traditional music. Everyone had lots of fun!
Out & About
Residents enjoyed a trip to Murrayfield Ice Rink in Edinburgh. They really loved being on the ice, although it was a little cold, so the hot chocolate after was very welcome. Everyone said they had a great time and would love to go again.
Valentine's Day
On the day itself, residents enjoyed a cream tea in the afternoon, followed by a concert in the evening, which friends and family were invited. There were also some sweet treats provided for everyone. Residents also loved getting their pictures taken with some of the photo props.
Hydro-Therapy
We have been taking our young-disabled residents to the local hydrotherapy pool for the past few months, but this was the first time we took residents from our Memory Lane Community. The 2 residents both had a whale of a time.
Burns Night
In honour of Robert Burns, residents enjoyed some whiskey and Scottish food tasting in the afternoon, followed by a Burns concert in the evening. Each resident also received some homemade Scottish tablet or a sprig of lucky Scottish heather as a special Burns Night gift. The haggis supper was piped in by our music therapist, Rory, and everyone had a great time.
Christmas Party
Our Christmas party entertainer was Ged Hanley and he gave quite a performance singing a mixture of music, including Christmas carols, pop songs and Scottish medleys.
