Activities at Queens Manor Care Home
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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Exercise at Queens Manor
Today one of our residents led an exercise class in house!
Rosemary’s past occupation was a ballet dancer - and she has been teaching some of the residents some new exercises!
Carol Choir
Some may say it’s early; but today marked the start of some festive activities as we had our first session of the newly formed Queens Manor Christmas Choir. We are excited to be practicing a selection of festive songs that we will perform to our loved ones at our Christmas light switch on in December!
If you’re at Queens Manor visiting and hear us practicing - please feel to join in!
A Trip to the Theatre
A trip to the theatre had some residents laughing, enjoying the sights and having a dance!
Caroline and Ruby were whisked off today to see a showing of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Edinburgh Playhouse- accompanied by some staff members at Queens Manor!
Pumpkin Carving
Residents have loved getting in the spooky spirit today as we carved the pumpkins that we choose on our pumpkin picking trip last week! What fun and laughs the ladies had as they let their artistic skills flow!
All the staff got messy and involved too!
Community Library
We love the connections we are making with our local community!
This is Stuart - every 4 weeks Stuart, or a member of the team, pop in with the mobile Edinburgh city library and go around the rooms offering residents a choice of books, cd’s and Audio books!
The residents love when they visit and look forward to it!
Barchester Charitable Foundation Appoints New Trustee
Queens Manor are delighted & proud to announce that Shannon Cullen – our Senior Head of Lifestyle & Enrichment – has been appointed to the role of trustee within the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
Established in 2000, the aim of Barchester’s Charitable Foundation is to help older people and adults living with a disability or mental health problems in local communities across the country. The charity provides grants to improve mobility and quality of life, and each year the Foundation distributes over £150,000 to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of exciting things planned - all welcome.
Coffee Morning
Come along and make new friends over a refreshing coffee and slice of homemade cake - every Friday from 11.00 am
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!
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Come and take a break on us! There may be a cake or two.....
