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
Royal Garden Party
On Saturday 19th May, Lochduhar held a Royal Garden Party to celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. Everyone was entertained by a singer and saxophonist and we all danced the afternoon away!
International Nurses' Day
Nurses at Lochduhar were delighted to receive some special gifts to show appreciation for their work on International Nurses' Day.
Royal Wedding Fever
Royal wedding fever has hit Lochduhar, so residents decided to make a card to wish Prince Harry good luck in his upcoming nuptials to Meghan Markle.
Cash for Kids
A fun day was had on Friday 27th April, when staff dressed up to help raise funds for the 'Cash for Kids' charity run by local radio station, Westsound.
An array of characters arrived at Lochduhar on the day, including Dusty Bin, Little Red Riding Hood, a clown, a hippy and a group of nuns. During the day, we were visited by local radio host, Tommy Jardine, who posed for some pictures.
Staff who gained new qualifications were presented with their certificates during the day, and two groups of staff performed dances to entertain the people who live at the home.
Easter Activities
Residents enjoyed participating in making Easter bonnets and took part in a parade on Easter Monday. The parade was judged by General Manager, Charles Holland, and the winners received a chocolate bunny. As part of the celebrations, residents also observed our cooks making their entry for the Easter Cake Competition.
Nutrition & Hydration Week
Lochduhar recently took part in March's Nutrition & Hydration Week, which aims to highlight the importance of nutrition and hydration. As part of this week, we had a theme for each day, including 'brilliant brekkie', 'wacky snacky' and 'funky fruit Friday'. Each theme saw residents experiencing different foods and drinks, such as watermelon pizza, chocolate & strawberry French toast, fruit infused water and a variety of 'funky fruit'.
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