Activities at Lethen Park Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Amanda McCarthy
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends
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 Lethen Park Care Home
Easter Preparations
Our Easter bonnets have started and this week Jenny and Activities Coordinator, Amanda made her Bonnet. Jenny was delighted.
Theatre Inspired Virtual Talk
We had a lovely time joining Angela Cobbin for a theatre-inspired virtual talk about her book ‘My Name is Not Wigs’.
‘My Name Is Not Wigs’ is the ultimate read for fans of witty behind-the-curtains memoirs, especially those with a penchant for the bright lights of stage and screen: tears and accolades aplenty!
Angela shared interesting facts with our residents about her book, her life and her experiences as a wig creator in London’s West End in celebration of World Theatre Day.
All in all the afternoon was an absolute triumph!
Easter Preparations
We've had a lovely afternoon starting our preparations for Easter and making cards for our families!
Supporting those who need it the most
We would like to share a big thank you with all our hearts. The home has received so many generous donations to support Scottish Preloved Baby Box for Ukraine.
We would like to thank the following people and Homes -
Newtonhill Village Association
Chapelton community
Portlethen community
Barchester Healthcare , Highview House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, Barchester Healthcare, Lethen park, Barchester Healthcare
Our hearts are so full of pride, we have met so many amazing people and team members, and it has wonderful to see all the incredible support we have received to help a great cause!
Residents enjoy a virtual tour of Cliveden from the National Trust Talks Service
We were treated to an amazing live virtual talk and a tour of Cliveden, hosted by the house and chapel guides from the National Trust Talks Service.
The volunteers kindly gave us a tour around the famous house taking an in-depth look at Cliveden’s many stories from its 350 year history, from devilish dukes to scandalous headlines and boundary-breaking garden designs to political notoriety.
Starting with the Duke of Buckingham who built the first house in 1666, our residents met the key owners who helped shape the house and its gardens including the Orkney, Sutherland and Astor families.
The talk was accompanied by an illustrated presentation which brought to life these individuals and showed how their influence at Cliveden still continues today.
We all had a brilliant time.
Messages in a bottle
The oldest message in a bottle ever found was 132 years old when it was discovered. Tonya Illman was simply walking among sand dunes in Western Australia with a friend when she discovered a very old gin bottle that she thought would be nice for her bookshelf. It was found that the bottle was dropped overboard from a ship to study Ocean currents. The vessel that dropped the message in the Indian Ocean was a German research ship called Paula.
Our residents have been having a great time creating their very own messages in a bottle this week.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun things planned - all welcome.
