Activities at Pentland View Care Home

A big thank you to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for the fantastic live virtual event today!

Residents across our services loved seeing the seals up close and learning about the incredible work the sanctuary does to protect them and other wildlife in Cornwall as well.

Everyone truly enjoyed the experience. 

The Thurso and District Pipe Band visited recently and played for the residents in our lovely garden. As they played in the garden, all residents throughout the building could hear and enjoy, as well as watch from their windows. Residents in the main lounge enjoyed the music so much that they were up and on their feet, having  a dance and making for a jolly time!

On World Beer Day residents enjoyed a sampling of beers from around the world, as well as nibbles to go with. For those who don’t like beer, there were cocktails and soft drinks on hand so that they, too, could join in on the fun! Residents toasted each other and enjoyed their tastings and spent the afternoon chatting and listening to their favourite toons while enjoying pineapple, cheese and crisps.

Residents once again enjoyed their monthly takeaway night. Each resident chose which type of takeaway they fancied, and we went to three different places this month to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Food was enjoyed from Robin’s Chippy, Pride of Bengal Indian Takeaway and Thurso’s Best Kebab. Residents enjoyed their meals along with glasses of fizzy and good chat from good company!

Residents and staff have been cruising the town with Cycling Without Age Scotland’s Thurso branch and its lovely volunteers.

Staff and residents have enjoyed regular visits from the local group, which provides the opportunity for people to get out and about in the fresh air and enjoy the joys of cycling again. Seated safely in the purpose-built trishaw, passengers are then cycled around the town and local points of interest. Residents have particularly enjoyed going round the boating pond and river, as well as riding down along the esplanade at the beach. Often, they meet people who they know along the way and stop to chat, and they always enjoy waving to people along the way.

Residents and staff were in for a treat with a visit from travelling Theatre Company Theatre Presto, performing their pantomime “Oor Boabie: Brooned Aff Abroad.” (oh no they didn’t! Oh yes they did!)  

Residents from the home were joined by relatives and staff as they enjoyed the timeless tale full of magical twists, fun, laughter and adventures. One resident commented; “ It’s such fun! I love singing along to all of the songs!”

Activities coordinator, Jeanine Sinclair, said: “Residents, staff and guest all had a great time travelling the world with Bobby and singing along as we went! We always try to maintain a full schedule of activities and events on our Life Enrichment calendar, and musical events are always very popular!”