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
Another Double Celebration
Our Employee of the Month for September was Care Assistant, Florina, Obreja. Well done!
We also celebrated Frances Thomas being presented her 15 year Long Service Award.
Ship Ahoy!
To celebrate Barchester's 25th anniversary we held at themed party at the home called 'Cruise Day.'
Residents had a boarding pass and had to check in at the reception area, where cocktails were served. The event was opened by a very special visitor to Drummond (guess who!?) who arrived in style in Drummond's brand new mini bus. She cut the ribbon and we set sail! We proceeded to the ships dining area and enjoyed an excellent buffet from the countries we visited followed by musical entertainment. The event was well supported by our Residents, Staff and Family members. Comments included: “It was the best day ever” & “What a show only Drummond could pull that off!”
Roll on the next event!
A Double Celebration
Congratulations to Gillian Watson, who received her 10 year Long Service Award recently; and to Rico Bantag, who was named as Drummond Grange's Employee of the Month for August.
Barchester in Bloom
We're proud to announce that Drummond Grange has been named as a divisional winner in the 'Residents' Garden' category for the 2017 Barchester in Bloom competition. Well done to everyone who made this possible!
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Residents and staff members really enjoyed watching the Edinburgh Military Tattoo perform.
Celebrating Success in July
Drummond Grange celebrated success in July with a karaoke party, which was attended by staff and residents.
Congratulations to Laundry Assistant, Joby Rappai, who was named as July's Employee of the Month; and well done to our activities and care staff, who completed their SVQ Level 2s - there were lots of smiles on that day!
