Activities at Strachan House Care Home

Strachan House held ‘the BIG lunch’ community event, where children and their carers could pick up a FREE delicious lunch on us during half-term.

As a wonderful surprise for our residents, The Right Honourable Lord Provost of Edinburgh came along to show support. Residents and guests were delighted to enjoy some wonderful food and laughter together.

‘We were thrilled to see so many young faces popping in to say ‘hello’ and spent a few lovely afternoons preparing packed lunches for all to enjoy.’ Strachan would also like to thank Morrison’s for generous donations to our event.

Residents across our services had a fantastic time enjoying the virtual screening of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer’s comical misadventures had everyone laughing and it was wonderful to see so many happy faces. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thanks to The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds for bringing this stage adaptation of the beloved sitcom to our screens.

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. 

We truly have some very talented people here at Strachan House! With an array of arts and crafts available, it never ceases to amaze us just how talented our residents are! Each person holds their own unique talents and there is never a one size fits all. This is why we host a variety of different classes using varying mediums, to suit each individual’s likes and abilities. From watercolour painting, to acrylics, scrapbooking to beading, weaving to knitting. We have recently been enjoying more abstract work, inspired by the likes of Picasso and Mondrian. The use of vivid colour brings forth emotions and memories, and we love to talk and discuss whilst getting creative. Residents recently tried their hand at painting their favourite animals, with beautiful results! We has some very proud artists in our midst.

Last week was the 79th anniversary of Japans surrender, marking the end of WWII. Tommy Douglas, Veteran community support manager and David Boe National Chairman of Legion Scotland kindly visited Strachan for a cream tea and discussion with the residents to mark the occasion.We are very lucky here at Strachan House to have two very proud veterans amongst us. Both gents joined the armed services at the age of 18, having rich, varied experiences. 

Our residents loved Craigie's Farm Shop and Cafe so much, we didn’t want anyone to miss out so we took some very keen ladies to enjoy yet another delicious cream tea! Some of the ladies reminisced about coming here with groups of friends and enjoying afternoons together surrounded my stunning views and good company. It was a pleasure to laugh around the table together, share stories and enjoy the lovely atmosphere. A wonderful afternoon was had by all!