Activities at Fordmill 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.
Julia Constandache
I’m Julia and I have been working at Fordmill since December 2016. I really enjoy art and studied Graphic Design & Illustration in Dundee. I love being with people and using my skills to improve their quality of life and bring a smile to their faces through crafts, games and all sorts of other activities.
I plan out the activities, either for groups or individuals, according to specific needs and interests. It’s a real joy to get to know residents and their loved ones and I’m grateful to Barchester for giving me the opportunity to work with them and bring some sunshine into the residents’ lives.
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 Fordmill Care Home
25 Years of Service
Kathleen Fraser, Administrator at Fordmill, celebrated 25 years with the company on 3rd December 2017, and Regional Director, Kenny McKie, presented her with flowers and vouchers. Also present were previous managers, Claire Cargill and Fiona Torrie.
Pony Therapy
Pony Therapy from Fife visited with 2 miniature Shetlands recently. They spent 2 hours in the home and went to visit every resident. The local nursery school children were also invited to the home to see the them too.
Employee of the Month - October
Senior Night Carer, Jenny Bruce, is Fordmill's Employee of the Month for October. Well done, Jenny!
Pass the Parcel
Local primary school pupils visited the home and we played pass the parcel with them – it was a lot of fun!
Knitting Club
We hold a knitting club every Monday morning, which residents thoroughly enjoy.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Cakes were made by staff members at Fordmill and we managed to raise over £100.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun filled activites planned throughout May - all welcome.
Community Coffee - Last Friday of the month
We extend a warm welcome for you to join us at our Community Coffee Afternoon - Last Friday of the month from 2.00 pm. All welcome.
