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
Twiddle Muffs
Two members of the Glencourse Woman's Guild donated some twiddle muffs to the home. The Guild, which is in Penicuik, have been busy making these over the winter and donated them to various care homes. Residents were delighted to accept them!
Employee of the Month - January
Congratulations to John Muir, who was named as Drummond Grange's Employee of the Month for January.
John works on our Memory Lane Community and residents and staff feel that he is a very valuable member of the team. John often pops by with his little dog to visit residents as well.
Burns Night
We were joined by Craig the Piper who, along with Allan and Anne, read the address to the haggis. We were also joined by John Davidson, who played some lively Scottish music on the guitar.
A Fond Farewell
Michelle Romano, who worked on the activities team, worked her last day at Drummond Grange on Friday 2nd February.
Michelle had been with us for almost 4 years. When Michelle started, she had never worked as an Activities Coordinator before and found it challenging at first, but quickly adapted. Residents have said that they will miss her.
Snow Day
It snowed recently, so we spent some time making snow angels!
Registered Nurse of the Year
Staff and residents are celebrating after nurse, Alina Brehar, was named 'Nurse of the Year' at the Barchester Care Awards 2017.
Well done, Alina, and thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
