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.
Natasha Rubin
G’day! My name is Natasha and I am the activities lead here at Strachan House. I am Australian born and bred, braving the dark and the cold here in Edinburgh to enjoy the beautiful nature and wonderful people! I have a background in team management and design. I have always loved working with people and have a strong interest in mental health and well-being, recently embarking on a psychology degree with an interest in specialising in Art Therapy. I am working with the team to create a vibrant, engaging and person-centred home.
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 Strachan House Care Home
Congratulations!
Whoop whoop! congratulations are in order!
Ray Quintanella celebrated his 10 years’ service recently - thank you for your many years of continued hard work, passion and integrity shown daily!
Flower Power
What a lovely session we have had today. Following a kind gifted delivery of flowers, some of our ladies quickly went to work to make sure they they weren't wasted.
What laughs and stories were shared as these beautiful displays were put together by them
Church Service
From baking,helping hands, church service with our friends from Blackhall St Columba's Church and foraging our tomatoes to a wonderful press release, it really has been a busy week so far and we are only on Wednesday.
With a packed few days ahead our residents are ready for another busy day
Gentleman's Club
The gents (Robert, Bernard, Alex & Alex) have loved this weeks gentleman's club - With a game of bowls in the garden, a wee drink and a good ole catch up.
The staff even enjoyed a round of golf on the putting green.
Enjoying the garden
Well, as we sit here and watch the rain fall from the windows, we think back to our most recent day out in the beautiful gardens of Strachan House.
As the weather changes, we are looking at our plans for the autumn season and can't wait to show you everything we get up to,,,,
Edingburgh Fringe Cares
Well what can we say!! Our afternoon was nothing short of magical in every way. Strachan House proudly presented their very first Edinburgh Fringe Cares event and our wonderful home that was transformed was just packed to the turrets. What an amazing team effort to which we have to applaud many.
To firstly Professor Joe Goldblatt for being the inspiration behind what will be set to be an amazing future between Edinburgh care homes and The Fringe. What a honour and privilege it was to meet him today and as ever Strachan House will always have a warm welcome for him.
To Edinburgh Interfaith Association for all their support in the organising of this foundational platform and it's development. And lets not forget the stars of the show Octavoce . Their incredible cappella harmonies took everyone on a magical journey of song and entertained our residents in true Fringe tradition
Upcoming events
Open Day
We warmly welcome you into our home for our open day on Saturday 20th April.
Short Hole Golf
Join us on our community trip to Brunsfield Links Golf Course for a round of short hole golf.
Earth Day
Join us on Monday 22nd April for Earth Day with a themed tea party, team community litter pick and a virtual quiz with our friends from Goodson Lodge Care Home in Wiltshire
Wine Tasting
Join us for an afternoon of decadence as we sample a variety of wines from around the world at this special community event.
April
Step into April and see what is in store with our Life Enrichment and Community Events.
Knit and Natter
Join us for our weekly Knit and Natter group and make new friends over a selection of tasty snacks and refreshments.
Afternoon tea - Memory Lane
Join us for Afternoon Tea, 2nd Saturday of each month from 2.30-4.30pm in our Memory Lane communtiy
Community Cafe
Join us for our monthly Community Cafe - Last Friday of the month from 2.30 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!
