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OPEN DAYKIRK LODGEKirk Lodge held an open day on Sunday 18th September. We had a good turnout despite the poor weather and we were entertained by pipers from Brechin and Arbroath and the fabulous Kirsten Tomlinson. Residents, staff and families had a very enjoyable day. Click the links below to view... |
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Fun Dog ShowKirk LodgeKirk Lodge held a fun dog show on Sunday 24th July. It was a beautiful sunny day and we had a good turn out with around 14 dogs entered. We were delighted to have Carol Logan as our judge for the day and she was ably assisted by David (resident) and Phoebe (relative).The winning... |
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80th BirthdayCastle LodgeHarold celebrated his 80th birthday on 26th July with his family, friends and other residents. Cake, drinks and nibbles were enjoyed by all and Harold provided his own entertainment!! Click here (or copy & paste) to hear Harold: - |
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Summer FeteCastle LodgeOur fete was held on 16th July and despite the exceptionally wet weather we had a large turnout. The entertainment was provided by Highland dancers from Inverbervie and Mr. Salter with his accordian. A good sum was raised for the residents' comfort fund. A big 'thank you' to all... |
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OPEN DAY - ALL WELCOMERiverview LodgeDo you think you know what a Care Home is like? Are you looking for a Care Home? Whether you are interested in Care Homes for yourself, a loved one or are just plain curious here’s your chance to find out everything you ever wanted to know!!Riverview Lodge is opening its... |
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Mackie Academy Ceilidh BandCastle LodgeMackie Academy Ceilidh Band visited Castle Lodge on 25th May and played a medley of Scottish reels, waltzes and other well known tunes, much to the delight of the residents. Click here to see a short video of the band: - |
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Royal WeddingRose HouseThe staff and residents at Rose House enjoyed a lovely day celebrating the wedding of William and Kate. The staff all came to work dressed as land girls and the residents had their own 'street party' and enjoyed a sumptious buffet. |
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Royal WeddingKirk LodgeStaff, residents and their families had a lovely time watching the Royal wedding followed by a buffet and party in the conservatory. |
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Royal Mearns!!Castle LodgeResidents and staff had a 'right Royal day' on April 29th. It began with watching a royal wedding then the royal couple were toasted with some regal bubbly followed by a royal buffet and a majestic raffle. The day was rounded off with some royal renditions of old-time favourites. ... |
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Easter coffee afternoonKirk LodgeResidents, staff and families all had a fantastic time at our recent coffee afternoon. Easter bonnets were judged; eggs were thrown at a bottle for prizes; hot cross buns and cream scones were devoured; and the hugely talented Kirsten Tomlinson entertained us with music and laughter - (click... |
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£100 voucher winner !!Rose HouseCongratulations to Jenni Martin from Rose House as she is the first winner of our group wide bi-annual draw for £100 M&S vouchers. Well done Jenni !! |
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Young Employee of the Year 2010Kirk LodgeKIRSTY NAMED YOUNG EMPLOYEE OF THE YEARThis years's BNI Nexus Young Employee of the Year award has been won by 20 year old Kirsty Duncan, a care worker from Laurencekirk. She was nominated for the award, which carries a top prize of £1,000 by Janet Hackett, her manager at Kirk... |
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Halloween PartyKirk LodgeKirk Lodge had it's Halloween party on Saturday 30th October. There were raffles; cake and candy & bottle stalls; a wonderful buffet prepared by our cooks; party games and a fancy dress competition. The entertainment was provided by George Aitken. Residents, relatives and staff soon... |
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Fettercairn ShowKirk LodgeResidents, staff and families had a lovely day out at the Fettercairn Show on 3rd July 2010. We were very lucky with the weather and everyone appears to have had a good time. |
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Fund raisers and days outRose HouseSome of our residents enjoyed a day out to Blairdrummond Safari Park in May. Our next outing is planned for June and we are going to Sea World, Queensferry. There will be a night of Prize Bingo on 27th June - refreshments available. We are also having a sponsored walk from Newport... |