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BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shrewsbury care home organises virtual cruise for residents
Residents in a Shropshire care home have been enjoying setting sail on a virtual German, Chinese and Caribbean-themed activities have all been organised by staff at the Lime Trees in Shrewsbury, for its 51 Burns, who came up with the idea, said everyone had got into the spirit of it and enjoyed have been a number of highlights, including some dressing up in national costumes and Ms Burns said: "I've tried a bit of flamenco, but I got cut off in my prime when the fire alarm went off." She said she came up with the idea for a theme to celebrate Care Home Open have included a German-themed game of bingo, French trivia and a sangria-tasting session. Ms Burns said it would all come to a conclusion with a "coming home" party on said she was feeling "shattered", but might bring it back again next year. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Musselburgh and Midlothian care homes enjoy ‘The Big Summer Weekender' with local community and MSP
Drummohr Care Home, located in Wallyford, Musselburgh, East Lothian, and Springfield Bank Care Home, located in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, run by HC-One Scotland, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year's Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday 16th June until Sunday 22nd June 2025. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The home's main celebration events will take place during Care Home Open Weekend between Friday 20th June and Sunday 22nd June 2025. Care Home Open Week is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local week will offer care homes the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event is also a reminder to the homes' neighbours that they are there if they need the week, residents, colleagues, families, and friends enjoyed a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the homes. Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home and colleagues The event also sought to connect the homes with their neighbours, highlighting the communal support that the homes can provide. HC-One Scotland's chosen theme for this year's Care Home Open Week was 'The Big Summer Weekender' emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the homes. On Monday 16th June, Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes welcomed in Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh. The homes and members of the local community came together to celebrate summertime memories, past and present, and hosted a fabulous Summer Weekender event. Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Scotland owned care homes enjoyed meeting their MSP, Colin Beattie, and chatting to him about what life is like at Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes – which are an integral part of their local Wallyford and Bonnyrigg communities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad MSP Colin Beattie enjoyed a tour round Drummohr's 60 bedded and Springfield Bank's 70 bedded nursing and nursing dementia care homes, including the hair salon, lounge, quiet room, hobby room, premier bedrooms and gardens. Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home and colleagues Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes hosted a Gala Day consisting of flower planting and a tea party. This week the home's open day theme has a 'Caribbean' twist where colleagues and residents will be dressed up for a Caribbean themed party to celebrate cultural diversity and foster community engagement. The event will also help raise awareness about Caribbean culture and history whilst offering a fun and colourful event. Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes were adorned in a variety of summer themed decorations, emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays past and present provided a perfect setting for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care homes. As well as providing a space for existing relatives and residents to celebrate life at the homes, visitors were encouraged to hear directly from colleagues in the homes about what a rewarding career in care looks like as well as opportunities for community engagement and about the volunteering roles on offer within the homes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home, commented: Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home and colleagues 'Care Home Open Week is a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate the vibrant communities we've built here at Drummohr and Springfield Bank. It's a time to open our doors, share the incredible stories of our residents and colleagues, and showcase the compassionate, person-centred care that defines HC-One.'' Rhiannon Steele, Home Manager at HC-One's Scotland's Springfield Bank Care Home, continued: 'We're proud to be part of a national event that helps challenge perceptions of care homes and highlights the joy, connection, and warmth at the heart of what we do every day. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It was great to welcome MSP Colin Beattie to our homes. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them.'' Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, said: 'It was a pleasure to visit both Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes and meet with the residents and the dedicated staff who care for them. The warmth and positivity throughout both homes was truly uplifting. I want to thank the staff for accommodating me and for their compassion and commitment – they are a credit to our community.'
Scotsman
4 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Musselburgh and Midlothian care homes enjoy ‘The Big Summer Weekender' with local community and MSP
Drummohr Care Home, located in Wallyford, Musselburgh, and Springfield Bank Care Home, located in Bonnyrigg, run by HC-One Scotland, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year's Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday, June 16 until Sunday, June 22. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The homes main celebration events will take place during Care Home Open Weekend between Friday, June 20 and Sunday, June 2. Care Home Open Week is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local week will offer care homes the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event is also a reminder to the homes' neighbours that they are there if they need the week, residents, colleagues, families, and friends enjoyed a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the homes. Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home and colleagues The event also sought to connect the homes with their neighbours, highlighting the communal support that the homes can provide. HC-One Scotland's chosen theme for this year's Care Home Open Week was 'The Big Summer Weekender' emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the homes. On Monday, June 16, Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes welcomed in Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh. The homes and members of the local community came together to celebrate summertime memories, past and present, and hosted a fabulous Summer Weekender event. Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Scotland owned care homes enjoyed meeting their MSP, Colin Beattie, and chatting to him about what life is like at Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes – which are an integral part of their local Wallyford and Bonnyrigg communities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad MSP Colin Beattie enjoyed a tour round Drummohr's 60 bedded and Springfield Bank's 70 bedded nursing and nursing dementia care homes, including the hair salon, lounge, quiet room, hobby room, premier bedrooms and gardens. Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home and colleagues Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes hosted a Gala Day consisting of flower planting and a tea party. This week the home's open day theme has a 'Caribbean' twist where colleagues and residents will be dressed up for a Caribbean themed party to celebrate cultural diversity and foster community engagement. The event will also help raise awareness about Caribbean culture and history whilst offering a fun and colourful event. Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes were adorned in a variety of summer themed decorations, emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays past and present provided a perfect setting for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care homes. As well as providing a space for existing relatives and residents to celebrate life at the homes, visitors were encouraged to hear directly from colleagues in the homes about what a rewarding career in care looks like as well as opportunities for community engagement and about the volunteering roles on offer within the homes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home, commented: 'Care Home Open Week is a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate the vibrant communities we've built here at Drummohr and Springfield Bank. It's a time to open our doors, share the incredible stories of our residents and colleagues, and showcase the compassionate, person-centred care that defines HC-One.'' Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Midlothian North and Musselburgh at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home with Priscillah Musenga, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Drummohr Care Home and colleagues Rhiannon Steele, Home Manager at HC-One's Scotland's Springfield Bank Care Home, continued: 'We're proud to be part of a national event that helps challenge perceptions of care homes and highlights the joy, connection, and warmth at the heart of what we do every day. 'It was great to welcome MSP Colin Beattie to our homes. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them.'' Colin Beattie, Member of Scottish Parliament for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, said: 'It was a pleasure to visit both Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes and meet with the residents and the dedicated staff who care for them. The warmth and positivity throughout both homes was truly uplifting. I want to thank the staff for accommodating me and for their compassion and commitment – they are a credit to our community.'
Scotsman
4 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Greenock care home enjoys ‘The Big Summer Weekender' with local community and MSP
Merino Court Care Home, run by HC-One Scotland, located in Greenock, Inverclyde, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year's Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday June 16 until Sunday, June 22. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The homes celebrations will take place throughout Care Home Open Week where Merino Court will be welcoming residents, colleagues, friends, family and the wider community to a Royal Ascot ladies day event on Tuesday, June 17 where residents will get dressed up for the races and put bets on televised races; on Wednesday, June 18 the home will host a regular cooking workshop where residents will be making a selection of omelettes for lunch; on Thursday, June 19 the home will be hosting a summer prize bingo; and to end the week, Merino Court will be hosting their main open day celebrations culminating in a garden party consisting of afternoon tea being served and entertainment from local singer, Billy Johnstone. Care Home Open Week is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local week will offer care homes the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event is also a reminder to the homes' neighbours that they are there if they need the week, residents, colleagues, families, and friends enjoyed a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home. Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde with residents at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home celebrating Care Home Open Week 2025 The event also sought to connect the homes with their neighbours, highlighting the communal support that the home can provide. HC-One Scotland's chosen theme for this year's Care Home Open Week was 'The Big Summer Weekender' emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home. On Monday, June 16, Merino Court Care Home welcomed in Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde. The home and members of the local community came together to celebrate summertime memories, past and present, and hosted a fabulous Summer Weekender event. Residents and colleagues of the HC-One Scotland owned care home enjoyed meeting their MSP, Stuart McMillan, and chatting to him about what life is like at Merino Court Care Home – which is an integral part of the local Greenock community. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad MSP Stuart McMillan enjoyed a tour round the 60 bedded nursing and nursing dementia care home, including the hair salon, lounge, quiet room, hobby room, premier bedrooms and gardens. Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde with residents at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home celebrating Care Home Open Week 2025 Merino Court Care Home hosted a morning drum fit class which MSP Stuart McMillan actively got involved with participating in with residents. Merino Court Care Home was adorned in a variety of summer themed decorations, emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays past and present provided a perfect setting for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care home. As well as providing a space for existing relatives and residents to celebrate life at the home, visitors were encouraged to hear directly from colleagues in the home about what a rewarding career in care looks like as well as opportunities for community engagement and about the volunteering roles on offer within the home. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Morag Hynes, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home, commented: 'We were delighted to open our doors to the community for Care Home Open Week and showcase the warm, welcoming environment we're so proud of here at Merino Court. Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Greenock and Inverclyde with residents at HC-One Scotland's Merino Court Care Home celebrating Care Home Open Week 2025 'It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our dedicated team, connect with local people, and share the meaningful relationships that make our home truly special. Events like these help break down barriers and highlight the wonderful lives being lived in care homes every day. 'It was great to welcome MSP Stuart McMillan to our home. Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them." Stuart McMillan, Member of Scottish Parliament for Greenock and Inverclyde, said: 'Thank you to the team and residents at Merino Court for their time on Monday. It was a pleasure to join in the cardio drumming session and then receive a tour of the refurbished facility. I have visited Merino Court several times over the years and was struck by how the recent changes in décor and to the outside areas really adds to the accommodation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I witnessed some of the residents dancing with staff as I went round the home with the Care Home Manager Morag. There were a steady flow of family members coming and going to see their loved ones and I was delighted so many staff appeared to enjoy their work.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pamper day and garden party among activities as care home opens doors to community
A garden party, seated sports, and a pamper day are among the activities planned as a Northwich care home opens its doors to the community. Acorn Meadow Care Home in Lostock Gralam will host a series of events from Monday, June 16 to Sunday, June 22 as part of Care Home Open Week, a nationwide initiative designed to build relationships between care homes and their communities. The home's main celebration for Care Home Open Week will take place on Thursday, June 19, with a garden party from 1.30pm to 4pm featuring live music, games, a barbecue, an ice cream van, a tombola, and more. Lorna Bennett, care home manager at Acorn Meadow, said: "We're delighted to open our doors once again for Care Home Open Week 2025 and welcome our local community into Acorn Meadow. "This week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the compassionate care our team provides every day, and to show how our home is not just a place to live, but a vibrant part of the wider community. "We look forward to connecting with families, friends, and neighbours, and sharing the warmth and heart that make Acorn Meadow so special." The week's other activities include a pamper day on Monday, June 16, a performance by Lostock Ukes at 11am on Tuesday, June 17, and a visit from Northwich Hedgehog Rescue at 2.30pm the same day. On Wednesday, June 18, children from Antrobus Primary School will visit at 11am to sing for residents, and on Friday, June 20, a seated sports activity hosted by Rise will commence at 11am. Care Home Open Week is organised by Championing Social Care and gives care homes the chance to showcase their services, offer tours, and highlight the activities available to residents. This year, HC-One, which runs the care home, has adopted 'The Big Summer Weekender' as the week's theme, inspired by classic British summer holidays. Visitors will also have the opportunity to speak with staff about careers in care, and volunteering opportunities at the home. For more information, call 01606 654790 or email
