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
Happy Burns Everyone!
Burns, who was born in Alloway, Ayrshire in 1759, is Scotland's national poet and well-known globally for some of his fine writing!
We have had a blast at QM celebrating with a traditional Rabbies Day feast of haggis, neeps & tatties, followed by a great accordion Scottish sing along led by our friend Bernie Hewitt!
Thank you to all the staff for making this day a success all round! Keep your eyes peeled for our address to the haggis!
Medical Detection Dogs
Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs. Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.
Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.
We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.
Big Quiz of the Year
All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!
Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from us and ours to you and yours!
A very special visitor came by today to deliver presents to every resident and provide festive cheer around the home!
Thank you to all of the amazing staff, residents, visitors and of course Santa!
Now with full tummies, plenty of laughter and fun around, we will enjoy a relaxing night with a drink or two.
Christmas Bash!
Many thanks to everyone that came along to our Christmas party yesterday - from residents, family members & staff!
We had such a fun time dancing, singing and laughing with our friend Jack High!
3 more sleeps to go!
Magic Light Trail
What an amazing night at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh- taking a trip along their magical trail of lights!
With huge seed heads floating high into the sky, a lawn of larger-than-life crocus glowing in the dark, brightly coloured pampas, sparkling tunnels of light and the Inverleith House projections with a botanical theme filled with all the colours of the rainbow, there was plenty to see and admire ! No wonder it was thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended!
