News and Events

A grey and rainy Thursday morning soon brightened at Beechgrove Care Home, as several of our lovely ladies enjoyed a relaxing one‑to‑one pamper session in our hair salon.

As winter settles in, there’s no better time to share some warmth and cheer from our Beechgrove community. In this edition, we celebrate the season with heartwarming resident stories, festive events, and wellbeing highlights from across our homes. From cosy activities to thoughtful reflections, we hope this newsletter brings a little brightness to your winter days.

As the seasons change and the weather takes a turn, we embrace the cosy nights ahead. With the festive build-up towards Halloween, Bonfire Night, and then Christmas, there is much to look forward to. Let’s make this season one to remember!

Residents, families, and staff at Beechgrove Care Home in Lanarkshire enjoyed a toe‑tapping afternoon filled with music and classic country charm. The home hosted a lively Country &

Beechgrove Care Home had a truly remarkable day recently, filled with music, laughter, and joyful camaraderie. We were thrilled to welcome “Elvis” – a fantastic tribute act who

Summer is here, and with it has come plenty of sunshine, smiles, and special
moments to share. In this issue, we’ll take a look back at some of the fun we’ve had
so far and share what’s coming up.

Residents, staff and families come together for a proud community celebration in the Royal Burgh of Lanark. Beechgrove Care Home is proud to have taken part in this

Residents at Beechgrove Care Home were treated to a unique and exciting visit this week as ZooLab brought an array of fascinating creatures into the home. From snakes

Beechgrove Care Home was filled with love, laughter, and celebration this past weekend as residents, families, and staff came together to mark Mother’s Day in true style. In

This Valentine’s Day Beechgrove Care Home was filled with love, laughter, and plenty of sweet moments as we marked the occasion in style. Our dining room was beautifully

Beechgrove Care Home recently held a heartwarming celebration in honour of the renowned Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. The event was thoughtfully designed to provide a multi-sensory

This December, Beechgrove Care Home was filled with laughter and smiles as we welcomed the children from Clyde Valley Kindergarten. Their visit brought so much joy to our

At Beechgrove Care Home in Lanark, we recently hosted a fantastic Pyjama Day and Quiz Afternoon, where residents, families, and staff came together for a day filled with

Here at Beechgrove Care Home, we believe that every resident should have the chance to enjoy special moments, even when the chilly weather makes it a little harder

Residents, staff, families, and members of the Lanark community recently came together for a night of fun, laughter, and charity, as Beechgrove Care Home hosted a fantastic evening to raise

At Beechgrove Care Home, we believe in offering our residents meaningful experiences that bring joy and connection. Recently, some of our adventurous residents got up early to head

Residents of Beechgrove Care Home embraced the vibrant spirit of community and celebration as they participated in the annual Lanimer’s Day parade in Lanark. The event, a cherished

In a heartwarming celebration of compassion and dedication, Beechgrove Care Home recently commemorated International Nurses Day by paying tribute to both retired and current nurses within their community.

Here at Beechgrove care home, we have taken innovative steps to enhance the wellbeing of our residents by introducing Sensory Clubercise, a dynamic activity that combines exercise with

Educational gardener Walter from Castlebank Park visited Beechgrove Care Home and supported our residents with planting spring bulbs and plants for our garden. Residents enjoyed the visit and

Recently, here at Beechgrove Care Home, we arranged some Chinese New Year celebrations for our residents, they took part in various activities, all with different themes throughout the

January is always a cold, dull month and everything slows down a bit from the busy Christmas period, so we decided to put on some indoor group activities

Beechgrove Care Home recently transformed into a Christmas grotto as residents, families, and staff came together for the much-anticipated annual Christmas Party. The lively celebration featured a DJ,

Residents at Beechgrove enjoyed an outing to Clyde Valley Family Park where they were able to go around and see all the different animals and they all enjoyed

For many residents at Beechgrove Care Home, the past is a treasure trove of cherished memories and experiences from their working lives. As they reminisce about days spent

At Beechgrove Care Home we held a Staff Well-being Week for our dedicated and wonderful team who provide exceptional care to our residents. We had a week of

Residents and staff at Beechgrove Care Home came together to celebrate National Wine & Cheese Day. The day was marked by a delicious spread of cheeses, fruit and

Beechgrove Care Home embarked on an exciting trip to Calderglen Country Park and Zoo. This memorable outing provided the residents with an opportunity to connect with nature, explore

On the 8th of June, Beechgrove Care Home took part in one of Scotland’s oldest traditions, Lanark Lanimers. The ancient celebration is held within the Royal Burgh of

Beechgrove Care Home took part in the Dementia UK Mad Hatter’s Tea. Our Residents and staff got together and arranged a Tea afternoon to raise money for Dementia

We had a wonderful time at Beechgrove Care Home on Easter Sunday. Residents and their families enjoyed our Easter egg hunt and there was an egg decorating workshop

We have a new addition at Beechgrove Care Home, a Wish Tree. The Wish Tree is a place for residents to put their wishes in one place. Our

Staff and residents at Beechgrove were keen to celebrate the life of Robert Burns for Burns Night.

We had a wonderful time in December getting ready for Christmas by decorating our home and enjoying lots of festive activities. The activities schedule was jampacked with things

We would all like to say well done and congratulations to our Senior Carer Lynsey O’Hara who was nominated by our team for the 2022 Care Home Awards

Lanark’s Men Shed teamed up with Tesco to entertain our residents with their fantastic music, followed by an afternoon tea thanks to the generosity of Tesco who supplied

Halloween was a great success at Beechgrove Care Home. Staff dressed up on Monday 31st in their best costumes and residents were impressed with how creative some of

Two of the ladies at Beechgrove accompanied by some of the team visited the Hydrotherapy Pool at South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture Centre Last Week. The ladies thoroughly

Beechgrove would like to say a massive well done to staff members at Beechgrove Care Home in Lanarkshire who were nominated by their colleagues for their hard work

On Saturday 6th of August we held a fun family day here at Beechgrove for our residents, staff and family members. Residents loved spending the day with their

In July, the wonderful ladies of Beechgrove Care Home enjoyed a boat trip to Ratho on a barge. The day consisted of beautiful views whilst enjoying the wonderful

On the 17th of July, the residents at Beechgrove Care Home celebrated National Icecream Day with a special visit from the ice cream van. The afternoon consisted of

Here at Beechgrove Care Home, we have decorated our home in time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. We have so many special celebrations planned for each day

One of our residents favourite activity sessions is meeting and greeting animals – in all shapes and sizes! Today we had a local petting zoo visit Beechgrove Care

At Beechgrove Care Home in Caldwellside, we recently had an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate (CI) and are delighted to share that they were awarded an overall

To really honour our Nurses here at Beechgrove Care Home, and to ring in International Nurses Day, we celebrated with an afternoon tea party with our amazing Nurses