Activities at Queens Manor Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Shannon Cullen
Hi, my name is Shannon and I am Head of Lifestyle and Enrichment here at Queens Manor. I have come to Queens Manor with 6 years of experience in the planning, activities and events sector.
I ensure that myself and the team get to know each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred programme of events and activities within the home - Including activities that positively impact physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I strongly believe that creating great moments and memories for our residents and embracing their individuality with tailor made activities is the way forward.
In an era of developing technologies, we are using new ways of reaching out to family and friends - though Zoom, Skype and Facebook Portal. We hope that our residents never feel alone or too far away from their loved ones this way. Each day I like to ensure that our residents enjoy themselves in a calm, stimulating and fun environment, whilst creating bonds with each other and staff.
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 Queens Manor Care Home
Enjoy the wonders of Laurieston Castle
Laurieston Castle was the destination for today's jaunt in the sunshine. This is a local attraction with lovely woodland walks and an award-winning Japanese garden. As you may see our ladies seem to be enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.
Fab views to Cramond Island and across the mighty Forth to the Kingdom of Fife! Gorgeous - well done Team Ad Hoc Outing!! We do have outings in our plan, but sometimes you just have to seize the moment.
Pet therapy moments
Big thanks to Doc Watson and his Guinea Pig friends Frank and Elvis from Therapets who brought furry fluffy joy to Queens Manor Residents this week.
Animals big and small are always welcome! Residents love to meet them and benefit from this interactive, tactile, soothing and fun interaction!
Hope to see this loveable trio again soon!
Good Friday coffee morning
Good Friday Coffee Morning - with El Capitaine who Erika brought back with her from Oz for our residents to try 'the best coffee ever..."!
El Capitaine looks malnourished! Maybe he's still on Tour de Barchester... coming soon!
Anyway, as you may see, thanks to Erika who prepared a fabulous Easter theme set up complete with scones and traditional hot cross buns for residents, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy their morning.
Easter competition fun!
Well done to ur residents, Val and Gladys, who won our Easter Egg & Decoration Competition! And there were fun and games in Memory Lane - nice ears Clarissa!!
Competitions like this help promote inclusion, self-esteem and tease out that competitive spirit!
Keeping active with games and exercise
Busy busy today! A big Queens Manor welcome home to Erika who's been down under - thanks for the beautiful animal cards seen here being enjoyed by residents. We've also got Easter Bunnies and Gym bunnies going on!
Upstairs Downstairs @Fitcare and Easter decorations - great team work everywhere! . It's been miserable outside but lots going on to keep everyone entertained. Then relax to watch a movie - Easter Parade. Phew!
Trip to M&S for coffee
Residents and staff enjoyed a wee outing to M&S today for cuppa, cake..and blether. Outings like these help promote a sense of wellbeing 💜 and community engagement.
At Queens Manor we have regular coffee mornings, tea parties and other social gatherings for residents and families - but it seems going out for a treat is always appreciated!
Upcoming events
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Your time could make a difference! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer we'd love to hear from you!
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends over a refreshing coffee and slice of homemade cake - every Friday from 11.00 am
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two.....
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a loved one, pop in and see what we have to offer.
Dementia Cafe - every Thursday from 11.00 am
We know the importance of supporting our local community and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our weekly Dementia Cafe, every Thursday from 11.00 am.
