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
Virtual Book Club
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Mark Piesing for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘N-4 Down: The Hunt for The Arctic Airship Italia’.
Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fascinating story of the world-famous exploring airship Italia, returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928. The airship was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history.
The virtual book club experience was truly enjoyed by all.
A Virtual Flight to the City of Love
Here at Fordmill, we took our residents on a Valentines trip to Paris! Captain Derek boarded all of our residents on to a virtual plane, and off they flew to the City of Love. Before and during the ‘flight’ he had lots of treats for all the passengers on board. From roses, gifts, croissants and a bubbly glass of champagne. Everyone enjoyed the special day and didn't want it to end.
Valentines Preparations
Residents here at Fordmill have been getting ready for Valentine's Day by making some heart decorations at our Sewing Club. Residents had a great time reminiscing about school days when they were taught to sew, and how they remembered those times as if it were yesterday.
Happ Birthday Bob Marley
Celebrating Bob Marley's Birthday with a Jamaican themed party. Residents enjoyed the cake made with Jamaican national colours, an array of fruit, cocktails, mocktails and of course reggae music.
Chinese New Year
Residents enjoyed Celebrating Chinese New Year with a variety of Chinese snacks, drinks and music. They also learned lots of interesting facts about the Chinese culture.
Celebrating 30 years of service
Staff and residents helped celebrate as Robert Robertson received his 30 years of service award. Robert has worked at Fordmill since the home opened in 1993.
Upcoming events
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.
