Activities at Strachan House Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Hannah Beale
Hello, I'm Hannah and I joined the Strachan House team in September 2024. I thoroughly enjoy being the Activities Coordinator, a role that delivers all-round support for our residents whilst organising an engaging, motivating and enjoyable activities programme.
I am lucky to spend quality time with residents and families, and use these opportunities to plan individualised events and outings. My professional background stems from seven years in planning corporate events and weddings, alongside social media marketing and recruitment.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring the Scottish countryside with my husband and dog after relocating from the south coast in 2024.
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 Strachan House Care Home
Strachan House Flower Show
What a wonderful day, spent spotting flowers around the gardens and admiring the displays at the Chelsea flower show.
We were delighted to see so many bees on National Bee day too!
VE Day Commemorations
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we decided to have our very own street party-themed afternoon tea!
With family and friends joining in on the fun, we had an exceptional day remembering the good times and the bad, sharing stories of the past and reflecting on our history. Not to mention, we had tremendous fun dancing to Run Rabbit, Doris Day, and, of course, Vera Lynn!
A visit to Roselyn Chapel
Making the most of the beautiful weather, enjoy a tour of Rosslyn Chapel, admiring the spectacular apprentice's pillar as well as the breathtaking 15th century carpentry.
We enjoyed a nice coffee and a scone in the lovely café, before checking out the gift shop!
Aprons on, let's get baking!
With our aprons on and spirits high, it was time to have some fun in the kitchen! The ladies came together to celebrate the Regional Directors' cook-off, and you could feel the excitement in the air.
We all agreed that making rainbow sponge cupcakes would be the perfect choice! As we measured out the ingredients, the kitchen filled with the sweet scent of vanilla, and the bright colours of the batter cheered everyone up. The cupcakes looked phenomenal and tasted great!
Wild Encounters
Residents were thrilled to participate in an interactive session with a knowledgeable ranger from ZooLab, who brought along an amazing array of animals. During this engaging event, attendees had the unique opportunity to hold and interact with a variety of creatures, including small, furry gerbils and fascinating, slithering snakes. The ranger encouraged everyone to ask questions about the animals' natural habitats, diets, and care requirements, fostering an environment of curiosity and learning.
ZooLab's presentation was not only informative but also highly entertaining, as the ranger shared captivating stories about each animal and their role in the ecosystem. This delightful experience allowed residents to deepen their appreciation for wildlife and gain insight into the importance of animal conservation. Everyone left feeling inspired and eager to learn more about these incredible creatures!
Congratulations to PADSA!
PASDA is a charity that offers support to the family, friends and loved ones of autistic adults (over 16) that live in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Dr. Jane Neil-McLachlan, Adult Autism Co-ordinator for NHS Lothian Primary Care Trust, founded PASDA in 1998.
Jane is also one of our wonderful Volunteers here at Strachan House, and we are so pleased to be donating a cheque of £600 to the charity on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation. The funds will contribute to the cost of a special afternoon tea outing for the individuals that the charity supports!
Jane, kindly told us more about the charity and how they can help or share advice for families, professionals and loved ones of Autistic Adults!
Upcoming events
Community Cafe
Join us for our monthly Community Cafe - Last Friday of the month from 2.00 pm. All welcome.
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a little care break pop in and see what we have to offer.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the special impact that volunteers can make on the day to day lives of our residents. If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
We offer a warm welcome and a hot drink any time you need one - to all emergency services personnel, police, ambulance, district nurses - pop in any time!
