CrossReach The Elms

Home
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
CrossReach The Elms

The Elms is a CrossReach residential service supporting people (65+yrs) who have dementia. It is situated in the Grange Area of Edinburgh.

02/03/2026

🌸🐰 SPRING FLING – FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE! 🐰🌸
We’re so excited to invite you to our Spring Fling on March 28th from 2–4pm! 🎉
This is a family-friendly community event, with lots of activities especially for children, including:
🫧 Bubble Performer – 2:30pm
🎨 Face Painting
🐐 Petting Zoo
🥚 Egg Hunt – 2:00pm
🎟 Raffle Draw – 3:30pm
There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained while everyone enjoys a lovely spring afternoon together 🌷✨
🎟 Entry is £5 per person (cash only at the door)
💷 Please also bring extra cash for the raffle and tombola. We'll have some fantastic prizes lined up!
🌼 This is not just for families of residents, the whole community is welcome! So please invite friends, neighbours, and anyone who would enjoy a fun afternoon out.
👉 More details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fling-at-the-elms-tickets-1984122278145?aff=oddtdtcreator
We can’t wait to see lots of happy faces and celebrate spring together! 🌸🐣✨

13/02/2026

Although the weather might not feel like it, the peak of snowdrops tells us that spring is on the way!
Our annual Spring Fling event is coming up on March 28, so save the date.
There will be entertainment, a raffle, food and drinks, and plenty of fun for all ages!
More information coming soon, for now just mark the date on your calendar. 🐥🌸

30/01/2026

We transformed an ordinary lift into a party elevator — and the results were extraordinary. 🎉✨

Laughter filled the space, spirits were lifted, and for a moment, everyday routines turned into pure joy. Creating memories, connection, and happiness in every corner of our home. 🌈 🪩

29/01/2026

A lovely afternoon out at Dobbies Garden Centre🌿
Our residents enjoyed a trip out for coffee and cake.🍰 ☕️

28/01/2026

Celebrating amazing achievements!

A huge well done to our fantastic staff who have recently achieved their qualifications
We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance you’ve shown every step of the way.
A special thank you to the assessors who supported and guided everyone throughout the journey — your encouragement and expertise made all the difference
We marked the occasion with a lovely lunch at our Perth office, where we also had the chance to reflect on achievements, share ideas, and talk about future goals and next steps. Exciting times ahead!
Congratulations to everyone involved 🌟

21/01/2026

What a wonderful day out for our residents at the Capital Theatres - Festival Theatre, Studio & King's Theatre celebrating an early Burns Night with a Comfy Ceilidh! 🎶
There was chair dancing, poetry readings, and lots of toe-tapping folk music, all enjoyed with plenty of tea and coffee. Such a joyful and inclusive afternoon for everyone involved.
A huge thank you to the Festival Theatre team for making us feel so welcome and for creating such a special experience. Days like this make lasting memories! ✨

16/01/2026

Another fun-filled afternoon at the home 🎶
Our residents absolutely love our weekly concerts with Stevie Quinn – and so do the staff! There was plenty of singing and dancing too. Thank you, Stevie, for always bringing such great energy to us!

15/01/2026

We had a truly magical afternoon at the home ✨ Alex Kouvatas Magician came to visit us and amazed everyone with his wonderful tricks and humour. There were lots of smiles, laughter, and surprised faces all around! Thank you, Alex, for bringing so much joy to our residents.

14/01/2026

🎨 Heart for Art – Look at this beautiful creation!
One of our lovely residents has been taking part in CrossReach Heart For Art sessions, and we are so proud of what she has created. She painted this stunning seaside scene, full of colour, movement, and imagination — and that smile says it all!
Creative activities like this bring so much joy, confidence, and relaxation to our residents. Well done — it’s absolutely amazing! 🌊✨

13/01/2026

🎵 Music Therapy Magic – Beatles Week! 🎵
This week our residents enjoyed a wonderful Beatles-themed music therapy session. We listened to classic hits, sang along together, and shared memories connected to the music we love.
From Let It Be to Hey Jude, there were smiles and even some toe-tapping✨ Music is such a powerful way to connect, uplift spirits, and bring back beautiful moments.
🧡 All you need is love… and a good song!

10/01/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Royal Reminiscence event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful music, fascinating stories from history, and creative craft activities. The tea and biscuits were a perfect finishing touch!
The photos show some of the lovely artwork created, along with musicians playing during the singing. It was a joyful and engaging day for our residents

09/01/2026

❄️ The snowy weather gave us inspiration today! Residents enjoyed watching the snow outside while creating beautiful paper snowflakes of their own. We had lots of fun comparing the real snow with the ones we made, sharing memories of winters past, and admiring everyone’s wonderful creations. ❄️✨

Address

148 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH92

Website

http://www.crossreach.org.uk/elms

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CrossReach The Elms posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Edinburgh?