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
Mayfair of Nightingales
Residents across our services had a fantastic time joining Mandy Morrow for a virtual walking tour to learn about the ‘Herstory’ of Mayfair. The Mayfair of Nightingales may be long gone but it still holds a 20th century charm. Birthplace to the late Queen Elizabeth II, home to one of WWII's most decorated female war heroes and a tale of a wealthy Aristocrat and one of France's favourite designers.
We were delighted to take a walk down memory lane and discover stories from one of London's most iconic areas. The experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Care Practitioner of the Year
Kayleigh Duncan at Lochduhar Care Home in Dumfries has been crowned Care Practitioner of the Year for the North NW Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
Classic Car
Some residents were pleased to see this classic car a Triumph Stag in our carpark.
It belongs to a member of staff and he kindly said that the residents are more than welcome to go and see it and if they wanted to they could sit in it. The residents took a look around this lovely car, commenting on how clean and tidy it was. We then went inside where we enjoyed a cup of tea and reminisced about our past cars.
History of Wall's icecream
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event in celebration on National Ice Cream Day. Wall’s team took us on a great journey through history, sharing fascinating details about the brand since its launch in 1922. We learned about major innovations such as the introduction of Mr Whippy, Cornetto, Viennetta, Twister, and Carte d'Or.
Residents were treated to a singalong to Cornetto classic ads, an interactive quiz about fun Wall’s facts and best-of-all, an ice-cream tasting session. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our ice-cream lovers.
World Chocolate Day
On world chocolate day, our residents, were joined by our chef Ross, who had prepared the chocolate fountain for them. They enjoyed the strawberries coated in chocolate they said they were delicious. The marshmallows and the chocolate combined were very sweet, but were enjoyed so much they came back for seconds. They said they had enjoyed the tasting. We offered residents in the lounge some strawberries chocolate and marshmallows too.
A Trip to the Garden Centre
We have been out on our mini bus to visit our local garden centre, Garden Wise.
We first went to the café for cake and a cup of tea. We then headed off to see the plants and flowers. We saw some apple trees and pear trees, there was a wonderful array of colours. The resident said they had a lovely time and were very much looking forward to the next trip out.
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