Canmore Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

24/08/2025

We all had a such a great time this week with Cool Creatures!! They brought along a few very interesting animals for us all to see up close and personal! 🐍 🐰 😍

To find out more about life at Canmore Lodge, please visit our website:
www.Barchester.com/home/canmore-lodge-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01383 622374.

20/08/2025

This week we had a fantastic time taking two or our residents out on a boat trip on the Firth of Forth with the wonderful team at Wetwheels Edinburgh
Port Edgar Marina.

Their power boat has been specifically modified allowing wheelchair access onto the boat, as a passenger and with access to take the helm as the skipper!! Both of our residents had the most amazing experience taking turn in driving the boat up the Forth!

We first crossed the river to visit Rosyth Dockyard to see the aircraft carrier, then along the Forth, under the bridges and around Inchcolm Island, taking in spectacular views of the bridges, coastline and wildlife all along the way.
⚓️🛟⛴️ 🦭😃

To find out more about life at Canmore Lodge, please visit our website:
www.Barchester.com/home/canmore-lodge-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01383 622374.

20/08/2025

Calling all Bingo enthusiasts!

Join us on Wednesday, 27th August, at 2.30pm for some interactive virtual Bingo fun as part of ‘Barchester Goes Gaming’ – Barchester’s very own game show series.

We will take on our sister homes to find out which care home or hospital has the best Bingo players.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wV3fJ

20/08/2025

We’re happy to announce that our latest newsletter is now out - Summer edition.

To find out more about life at our home and to download a copy, please visit our website www.barchester.com/home/canmore-lodge-care-home and review the newsletter on the activities page or contact our friendly team for a copy on 01383 622 374.

19/08/2025

🎉🎂🎈 Happy Birthday to you! 🎵 🎶
Wishing you a wonderful 94th birthday!
Such a lovely lady with a wonderful personality 🥰 ###

To find out more about life at Canmore Lodge, please visit our website:
www.Barchester.com/home/canmore-lodge-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01383 622374.

18/08/2025

Meet the team Monday!
Resident Ambassador
Margaret takes an active part in our life enrichment programme and the homes resident forum. Margaret is the voice of the resident group and as an Ambassador will meet with our residents to find out their values, feedback and any ideas for improvement. Margaret plays an important part in introducing new residents to the home.

16/08/2025

I’m so proud of our growing art group. It gets bigger each week. Some residents like to create their own masterpiece, some appreciate help with painting or colouring and others like to simply watch as I paint and add the finishing touches themselves. They all enjoy seeing the other residents art work. It’s a pleasure to watch them take their paintings and drawings away at the end, to display in their rooms or give away as gifts. 🥰 🖼️

To find out more about life at Canmore Lodge, please visit our website:
www.Barchester.com/home/canmore-lodge-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01383 622374.

13/08/2025

🎤🎵 Come Sing! To Feel Good 🎤🎵

Residents and patients across the country had a fantastic time joining Dan Cooper, Vocal Coach from Biiah, for a lively summer virtual sing-along.

With the uplifting ‘Que Sera Sera’ by Doris Day and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys, there was plenty of singing and dancing all around.

The session was a great success, bringing benefits for the mind, body and soul, and leaving everyone with a dose of summer cheer.

A big thank you to Dan Cooper for the wonderful experience. 👏

Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the photos below.

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12/08/2025

⭐ 🎉 Celebrating our employee of the month, Lara Sutton. Lara works in administration on reception. She is always so friendly and helpful to everyone in her day.
Thank you Lara for all of your great work and dedication. We really appreciate all you do! ⭐ 🎉

To find out more about life at Canmore Lodge, please visit our website:
www.Barchester.com/home/canmore-lodge-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01383 622374.

12/08/2025

11/08/2025

✨A Roaring 1920s Summer Fête at Ashlar House ✨

Ashlar House Care Home in turned back the clock for a spectacular Summer Fete inspired by the glamour of the 1920s.

Residents, families, colleagues and guests dressed to impress, bringing the glamour and spirit of the Jazz Age to life.

From Charleston dancing and live entertainment to delicious food, sweet treats and a much-loved raffle. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

It was a fantastic experience for all involved. 👏

11/08/2025

Meet the Team Mondays!
Head Chef
Davis
Davis is our Head Chef at Canmore Lodge here in Dunfermline. We pride ourselves in making sure our residents enjoy and receive the meals that they want to eat. Spicy food and home baking always goes down a treat!

08/08/2025

🎉 Port Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that our new luxury care home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Maggie Wearmouth, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Nancy Walford, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 55-bed care home, which is now open and ready to welcome its first residents.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Port Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from today’s event. ✨

07/08/2025

🍎📚 The Kirkburn Classroom 🍏🎨

The team at Kirkburn Court Care Home in , Scotland, recently launched a new initiative called ‘The Kirkburn Classroom’.

The first session was led by Ina, a resident at the home, who took on the task of teaching everyone how to crochet.

Ina admitted she hadn’t done any crocheting for quite a while and warned she might be a bit rusty – but as soon as she picked up the hook and wool, she was off to a flying start!

She showed great patience helping everyone get started and all involved commented on how much they enjoyed the experience.

The team was pleased to report that almost everyone behaved well in class – with just a little bit of mischief.

What a fantastic afternoon. 👏

Stay tuned to find out who’ll be hosting the next class.

06/08/2025

👑 A Royal Encounter to Remember 👑

It was a truly special day for Greta, Joan and Beryl, residents at Hilton Park Care Home in , Cambridge, as they had the remarkable opportunity to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.

There were smiles, handshakes and heartfelt moments that everyone will remember. His Majesty asked the ladies how they were and whether they’d been well looked after. Greta, moved by the kindness shown, replied with a heartfelt “yes” - and became quite emotional.

Greta, Joan and Beryl had the privilege of meeting the royals and were lucky enough to exchange a few words with the King.

It’s never too late for a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

05/08/2025

📷 Wildlife Through the Lens – Photography Exhibition for Charity 📷

Reji Joseph, Home Administrator at Middletown Grange Care Home in , near Witney, is hosting his first-ever photography exhibition and sale to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

A passionate wildlife photographer, Reji is showcasing 125 original images at the home from 27 August to 7 September.

Guests are invited to view the stunning photographs, meet Reji and support the Foundation through any purchases.

Originally from Ootacamund, a small town in Tamil Nadu, South India, Reji’s lifelong love of nature inspired his move from landscape to wildlife photography.

Some of his favourite photography spots include Slimbridge for birds, Skomer Island where he has captured puffins, and Bempton Cliffs, where he was once lucky enough to photograph a black-browed albatross. He also continues to photograph wildlife during visits back to India.

Come along and discover the beauty of wildlife through Reji’s lens – all for a great cause. 🎉

04/08/2025

🏆⚽ A Week of Lioness-Inspired Celebrations ⚽🎉

Following England’s unforgettable win over Spain in the Women’s Euros 2025, residents, patients and colleagues across our care homes and hospitals kept the celebrations going all week long.

From themed parties and football décor to music, activities and plenty of cheer, everyone joined in to celebrate the Lionesses’ incredible achievement in retaining their title.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the week.

01/08/2025

🎉 Bruce Turns 100 in True Highland Style at Seaview House 🎉

There was no quiet tea party for Bruce’s 100th birthday – the much-loved Navy veteran had other plans. From kilts and Highland dancers to fish and chips, live music and a showstopping cake, Bruce celebrated his milestone in style, surrounded by fellow residents, friends and family.

Bruce proudly wore full Highland attire, complete with the striking Highland Pride tartan, custom-made by Chisholms Highland Dress.

The day featured a piper parade, traditional dancing, a heartfelt ballad performed by a fellow resident and even some brilliant spoon playing.

The celebration ended on a royal note – with a birthday card from King Charles himself and a surprise invitation to the royal tent at the Mey Games.

Bruce’s verdict on the day?

“Yes…now I’ve started making a list for next year.”

Here’s to Bruce – Happy 100th Birthday! 👏

A big thank you to all involved in making this day such a success.

31/07/2025

🦙 Close Encounters of the Furry Kind - Residents are Visited by Alpasta the Alpaca 🦙

Colleagues and residents at The Dales Care Home at were treated to a visit from a beautiful therapy pet.

Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them so they all jumped at the chance to meet an alpaca.

The home was visited by Alpasta the alpaca from HART Animals for KIDS and caused a great deal of excitement.

Everyone truly enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed Alpasta who seemed to appreciate meeting his new friends.

What a fascinating experience. 👏

30/07/2025

👏 Lotus Manor is Now Welcoming Visitors 👏

We’re excited to share that our newest luxury care home, Lotus Manor, in , is now open for show rounds and everyone is welcome to come and visit.

When the home opens this autumn, it will offer person-centred residential, dementia and respite care in a lovely setting.

With residents’ wellbeing and comfort in mind, the home has a wonderful warm, homely feel with beautiful gardens, a café for socialising and enjoying freshly baked treats, spa bathrooms for a luxury bath time experience, beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs, a choice of comfortable lounges and an in-house hair salon for a little bit of pampering.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, the friendly team of experts at Barchester - Lotus Manor Care Home is available to answer any questions you may have about what life will be like in the home and the types of support on offer.

🔗 www.barchester.com/home/lotus-manor-care-home

30/07/2025

Did you know that today is International Friendship Day? 😊

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29/07/2025

⭐ Barchester Care Awards 2025 – Chef of the Year: Divisional Winners ⭐

Following our recent Regional Cook-Offs, the 2025 Care Awards Divisional Chef Winners have been chosen!

Congratulations to …

• Martin Hall - Wheatlands
• Stewart Sturgeon - Highview House
• Mark Eaton - Glenroyd
• Abin Babu - Friston House

The chefs were over the moon to have been named Divisional Winners for their regions after beating dozens of other chef nominees to make it to the Divisional Cook-Offs and then be crowned Divisional Winner following a closely fought final.

The Divisional Winners are now invited to the Grand Final. The National Winner in this category will be announced at the Care Awards ceremony in October.

Please see a selection of photos from the Divisional Cook-Offs below.

Congratulations! 👏