Activities at Lochduhar 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.
Sally Gilder
Sally has been in the care sector since 1998. Sally joined the Lochduhar team in 2018 as a care assistant.
Sally is very passionate about the care she provides and the welfare of the residents. Working as a care assistant Sally was able to get to know the residents wants and needs to provide excellent person centred care to each individual. Then in 2020 Sally found the opportunity to become Head of Activities. Sally feels that she provides a different side to herself to promote an active and inclusive lifestyle through her role as Head of Activities.
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 Lochduhar Care Home
Residents enjoy live streaming talk
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lochduhar care home in Dumfries were treated to a virtual tour of the wonderful underwater world of SEA LIFE London Aquarium, hosted by Senior Curator, James Wright and his expert team.
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to more than 300 species and 4,000 creatures, including Gentoo Penguins, Sea Turtles and Seahorses, which are cared for by its dedicated team of 15 Aquarists. The shark tank alone is one million litres in volume and six metres deep and is home to five species of sharks – Sand Tigers called Bungle and Zippy, a Grey Reef Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tawny Nurse Shark and a shiver of Black Tip Reef Sharks as well as a Bowmouth Guitarfish called Betty.
Easter celebrations at Lochduhar
Residents at Lochduhar enjoyed an eggs-tensive range of Easter activities, from an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter cake-making, an Easter Bonnet Competition and rolling the chocolate Easter egg. Residents also tucked in to a delicious Easter meal of roast lamb followed by a chocolate and mint gateaux which was prepared by the home’s head cook Evelyn Paterson and her team. Our local Tesco Extra store at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, kindly donated Easter Eggs for all our residents and a supply of fresh vegetables which were enjoyed by our residents during the Easter weekend.
General Manager, Gillian Ward said: “As always, we’ve all been looking forward to Easter. It’s such a nice time of the year – the residents love all the colourful Easter eggs and enjoyed making their Easter bonnets. It’s really been an eggs-cellent few days!”
Home enter Easter cake competition
Residents enjoying their regular baking masterclasses and this time it was no different as they came together to prepare their entry to Barchester’s annual Easter Cake Competition. Enid was delighted to be able to help decorate the cake and was all smiles at keeping busy before sitting back to be able to enjoy some of the delicious chocolate which had covered the cake. Everyone is looking forward to enjoying a slice over the Easter weekend.
Keeping fit with Joe Wicks
Residents of Lochduhar enjoy their regular weekly keep fit exercises including seated armchair with virtual sessions watching Joe Wicks. Residents have fun and keep active together before enjoying refreshments. Exercise is part of the homes varied life enrichment calendar.
Easter fun at Lochduhar
Staff and residents at Lochduhar in Dumfries were busy scheduling a variety of Easter themed activities for all residents to enjoy during the holiday.
In the UK Easter is one of the major Christian festivals of the year. It is full of customs and celebrations. However, Easter in Britain has its beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity. Many theologians believe Easter itself is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring - Eostre
Over the years, many Easter traditions have taken shape, everything from chocolate bunnies to Easter egg hunts.
To celebrate Easter in style, the home was decorated with Easter eggs, bunnies and colourful banners to bring positivism and holiday spirit. Team members and residents also created a beautiful Ester display to cheer everyone up.
Throughout the day, everyone got involved in a variety of fun-filled activities, from enjoying hot cross buns and making Easter wreath to quizzes, poetry and puzzles.
The residents had the opportunity to learn more about the Easter traditions and reminiscence about how they used to celebrate the day.
Spring planting
Green-fingered Residents at Lochduhar enjoyed an afternoon of planting in preparation for the summer weather. As the sun began to make an appearance this week, Residents decided to showcase their passion for gardening by planting some sunflower and spring bulbs in the pots ready for the garden and their hanging baskets.
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