ASC

20/06/2025

Inspired by a recent course held at BCG’s support office, the team at The Grange hosted their own 'What Matters To You' session this week.

What Matters To You is about carefully considering what is most important to us, day-to-day, highlighting that it’s the same things that matter to our residents and our colleagues too: showing compassion and kindness, empathy and understanding.

It was a resounding success, with great participation all round.

More 👉 http://bit.ly/4n90FOf

11/06/2025

180! Yes, well almost. ASC Workshop became the venue for a darts tournament which lasted two days as so many people wanted to play! 🎯

Bob Foulds, who runs the ASC workshop, said: “Service users came from all units of ASC Campsie and the banter was fantastic! This activity was great in helping social interaction between units.”

The winners on this occasion were Orchard Court, so congratulations go to them. There were a few archers in our midst!

More photos: https://tinyurl.com/nhcz7m9v

10/06/2025

06/06/2025

The ASC team was bursting with pride at Perth University of the Highlands and Islands prizegiving this week as resident, Liam McLeod, received a Leadership Skills Award, and a trophy to boot! 🏆

Liam’s journey with UHI Perth began in 2019, when he enrolled in a weekly programme called Stepping In Access. The programme’s aim is to help young people and adults undertaking ‘bite-sized’ learning activities to develop personal and practical skills, self-awareness and confidence in expressing their views and opinions.

To support this pursuit, Liam’s tutor would visit and teach daily living skills, from how to budget and eating healthily to DIY – he even learned how to paint the activities room at ASC. Liam also attended a weekly football training class, which was game-changing for his physical and mental wellbeing.

Liam has now completed his last year at UHI Perth and has been fully supported by ASC’s Lead Activities Coordinator, Anne Foulds, and several other members of the specialised team.

Anne said: “Watching Liam’s confidence grow over these past six years and seeing what he has achieved across the time I’ve known him has made me extremely proud. His life and social skills, and his willingness to help and support others, has taken leaps and bounds.

“In fact, he has put it all to use as a volunteer for a social enterprise called Uppertunity in Dundee, where he was recognised with a volunteer appreciation award for their cafe, Serendipities. It’s just such a pleasure to see him flourish.”

Full story 👉https://tinyurl.com/5ewrs2f8

06/06/2025

🏆 That's ASC resident Liam McLeod on the far left, holding his Leadership Skills Award trophy aloft. Proud as punch. Full story incoming!

➕ And, that’s a wrap! What a fantastic afternoon celebrating student success! A HUGE well done to all of our winners!

👀 Stay tuned, as more photos and videos will be coming very soon!

UHI

26/05/2025

Some of our residents have been indulging in the glorious sunny weather at Balbeggie and decided to get stuck into a bit of DIY.

Activities Coordinator Jenn and some of the residents from The Grange decided they needed to revamp their swings, with a little help from Andy and Scott, our Maintenance team, and Workshop supervisor Bob.

See the before and after photos below – don’t they look class?

23/05/2025

Theyyyy're back!

The Therapy ponies have returned and they've got cuddles for everyone!

With thanks to our friends at Therapy Ponies Scotland.🐴

More pics 👉 https://asc-living.co.uk/therapy-ponies-return/

06/05/2025

This week, our Activities Team set service users at The Grange a challenge: take five weeks to complete a 5K challenge! 🏅🏅

In true ASC fashion, everybody joined in. Flora, Suzanne, Sandra, George and Stephen, alongside Activities Coordinator Anne, Deputy Manager Kim and Activities Coordinator Jenn all took on their first training session and smashed it.

The benefits for our physical and mental health already have been quite extraordinary. Of course, we’re spoiled for scenery right on our doorstep, so it’s a wonderful space to train.

Go Team The Grange!

02/05/2025

This week, our service users at The Grange and Campsie have been showing off their gardening skills and sowing the seeds of sunflowers.

They’ve been re-potting their seedlings in preparation for this summer’s competition.

Look at the sheer joy on those faces!
More 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2h24z9wm

28/01/2025

We all know how much everybody at ASC loves a Bake Off!

This latest challenge was set by Lead Activities Coordinator Anne. She asked for 12 cheese scones (because that’s her favourite!) and the teams rose to the occasion!

The Judges were Anne (natch!) and also Amy (Domestic Assistant). It’s a hard balance making the perfect cheese scone, however it was a very hard decision.

The winners were Dalguise! After winning, Anne asked the team to set the next challenge, so on March 6th 2025, everyone has been tasked with making a lovely traybake! Watch this space for results.

23/12/2024

🎄 ASC has been a hive of activity throughout the festive season. Now, we’ve got the Christmas cards to prove it! 🎄

Here's Koleta from Dalguise with the ace card she designed, which was run off at the printer as ASC’s official 2024 Christmas card. 🙌

There were 21 creations across BCG homes, showcasing the fantastic work of our residents. Check out the full gallery of designs. So many different styles and all full of colour!

Full gallery here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yc7nfmv7

30/09/2024

One of our service users, Liam, had a ball at the St Johnstone v Celtic game this past weekend (despite the 0-6 defeat!).

💙💙 He got to meet and have a chat with Andre Raymond who plays for the Saints. ⚽️⚽️

Thanks to Cheryl from Clement Park for facilitating!