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
Cool Creatures
Residents at Drummond Grange enjoyed a visit from Cool Creatures. We were greeted by a 10 month old skunk, a meerkat, a bearded dragon and a baby tortoise. All residents enjoy visits from animals, no matter how big or small they are.
All Ability Bikes
We were joined by All Ability Bikes on 11th September, and they brought some specialised bicycles with them that had been modified for wheelchair users, allowing carers, family members and friends to take them for a ride.
Residents who tried out the bikes have all agreed that they'd like to go on outing in these bikes at least twice a month.
Senior Games
Once again, it was time for the Senior Games. The Games, organised by Ageing Well Midlothian, have been running for the past 5 years and is for care homes in the area. There are normally 10 teams. Our team comprised Jim Beveridge, Ann Williamson, Margaret Hay and Carol Greenan.
Alpacas Say Hello
Jean & Chris joined us and brought with them two beautiful alpacas. They have 29 in total at place called 'Velvet Hill' in Innerleithen. The duo that visited us were named Pearson and Rory.
Nurses' Week
We celebrated National Nurses' Week at Drummond Grange with a 'body parts' quiz and lovely treats to say a big thank you to our Nurses.
Open Day
Residents and guests had a lovely time at our open day. The weather was really nice and some residents chose to sit outside in the sunshine. We had a magician called Jamie join us, who entertained us with some tricks of magic and balloon modelling.
Residents, visitors and staff enjoyed a buffet whilst Jamie had a short break and then soldiered on. Jamie then took a trip through the home and spent some one-to-one time with residents who were unable to attend his performance. Just as we were finishing, we were joined by another magician (Craig) who happened to be in the area and he assisted with the card magic and balloon modelling.
