Cumbernauld Care

11/05/2026

When local school popped by, we got stuck into rock painting with them.

Ivor is very creative and jumped at the chance to have a go. Olive painted a pebble and was in her element, making such love conversation with th little ones. Ian sat chatting away too, soaking up the fun.

Our residents always find a visit from the children uplifting. What a lovely afternoon all round. 🥰

28/04/2026

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28/04/2026

Friday reminded us how much the little things matter. ☀️

Fresh air, the birds singing in the Spring air, and a bit of warmth on your face can change the pace of a whole day.

Joyce joined us outside and spent time walking around before settling into a quiet spot in the sunshine. There’s a wealth of research showing that time outdoors can improve mood, reduce feelings of anxiety, and support overall wellbeing and it’s why we’re building more time outside into our days.

A chair in the sun and the space to just be. Sometimes simplicity is everything. 🌿

28/04/2026

What’s on this May at Cumbernauld Care.🌸

Here are some of the highlights coming up next month that you are all very welcome to join us for:

🇬🇧 Friday 8th May: VE Day celebrations, all day
🎤 Wednesday 13th May: Memphis Mark entertainment, 3pm
🍰 Thursday 21st May: International Tea Day, with flavoured teas and a high tea afternoon followed later in the day by a visit from the Church of Scotland
🌼 Wednesday 27th May: 70s hippy-style entertainment show, 2.30pm

We’d love to see you there! 💛

28/04/2026

A lovely mid-week outing for Alex this week. 🌿

Wellbeing lead Kim joined him on a trip to Broadwood Loch for a stroll around the water, chatting about golf, the swans, and Alex’s travels back in his golfing days, with a few whisky tour stories thrown in for good measure.

“It’s great to get outside,” told Kim.

The pair rounded off the morning at the Stone House, where Alex tucked into a carvery lunch and a large brandy.

Back at the home, Alex enjoyed telling everyone about his day before planning the next one. 🤗

13/04/2026

🍽️ “Compliments to the chef!”

At our Cumbernauld home, we’ve been bringing families back around the table.

Restaurant-style dining, familiar touches from home, and time to simply sit, eat and be together again. Because it’s never just about the meal. ❤️

👉 Read more: https://www.eachothercare.co.uk/news/bringing-families-back-around-the-table-at-cumbernauld

For many families, going out for a meal is something simple. Something you don’t think twice about. But when someone you love lives in a care home, those moments can sometimes become harder to recreate.

13/04/2026

Easter at Cumbernauld Care. What an absolute joy. 🐣

13/04/2026

A little look at what's on at Cumbernauld Care this week. 🌿

Monday 🎬
We're starting the week with some one to one time, a few games of dominoes, cards and darts, music and a movie to end the evening.

Tuesday 💇‍♀️
A treat of a Tuesday — hairdressing, carpet bowls, a musical sing-along, time to reminisce over family photos, and colouring for a quieter moment.

Wednesday 🌱
Getting creative with mini garden pots in the morning, more one to one time, then David joins us at 3pm for a country music session. Evening movie is residents' choice!

Thursday 🎉
Bingo, a good chat over a cuppa, pampering with nail care and tactile stimulation, then Jenga, board games and darts.

Friday 🎵
We're moving to music, trying our luck at Play Your Cards Right, then rounding off with a quiz and movie night.

Saturday 🎨
A relaxed one — colouring, magazines, music memories and board games.

Sunday ☕
Sunday papers, a trip down memory lane with 60s and 70s music, an afternoon film, puzzles and a peaceful TV evening to close the week.

A lovely week ahead — we'd love to see you!

01/04/2026

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20/03/2026

Cumbernauld Care has its very own power walker! ☀️

Joyce took full advantage of the sunshine today, powering round the grounds while George cheered her on.

They're close pals and love to be outside in the fresh air together.

17/03/2026

"The feeling of rain on my face. It's wonderful."

One morning, William asked Wellbeing Lead Kim if they could go for a walk. It was windy but bright, so the two of them set off to the Peace Gardens in Greenfaulds.

Halfway through the park, the sky opened to torrential rain. They were absolutely soaked.

William held out his hand. Then he looked up smiling as the rain landed on his face.

They laughed all the way out of the park, just as the hailstones started. Back at the home, he dried off and warmed their hands round a mug of tea.

William was glad he went out in the rain. He lives with dementia and strong sensory experiences like these can reach parts of the mind that words and routine often can't. 🌧️