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
Trip to the Botanic Gardens
Residents and staff enjoyed a wonderful trip to the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens – where everyone had lots of relaxing fun looking around all of the wonderful plants that the team there look after.
4 of our gardening club members went on this outing and loved scoping out new ideas for our gardens at Queens Manor for the future - & have already began making a list of desires for 2025!
Audrey who joined the trip said “I just love the botanic gardens – I used to come here all the time, so it is nice to return once again… and nice to be here with new people”.
Animal Magic
Queens Manor was full of fun when two miniature Shetland ponies came to visit. Residents at Queens Manor Care Home were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friends roaming around the home as John and Elaine from Therapy Ponies Scotland paid a visit with Wilson & Flicker.
Residents, staff and visitors alike loved seeing them wandering the home and into rooms, paying everyone a special visit.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
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.
A little love shared....
A newlywed couple from Australia shared their love by donating their fresh wedding flowers to our Residents.
Following their wedding at Dundas Castle, Jamie and Chris the happy couple donated their flowers for residents to enjoy with resident, Audrey commenting, “I thoroughly enjoyed looking at and appreciating the beautiful flowers that were donated to us – it was lovely to then use these flowers to make our own displays for around the home for everyone to enjoy”.
Enjoying a laugh at the cafe
Sometimes a wee trip to the café across the road for a cuppa, piece of cake and a good laugh is all you need on a typical Scottish chilly day!
Residents Moira, Jean and Brenda all enjoyed their time out together with staff members Paulina, Beata and Erika - to the local Cloudberry Café - Moira commented how she hadn't laughed so much in ages. What a lovely afternoon!
Fringe Fun!
Did we tell you about a group of residents who made a trip to see the Ladyboys of Bangkok during the Fringe Festival Last Month? Audrey, Jemima, Audrey and Dot, along with Leeanne, Eirka, Natascia & Silji all had a great night out in Edinburgh watching the world renowned show! This is Audrey's 4th time seeing the Ladyboy's and each time she says it gets better and better!
Upcoming events
Newsletter
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June
We are looking forward to a fun-filled month ahead as we step into June - all welcome.
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.
