Celebrating Mother’s Day across BCG
Across BCG, our care homes celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday. It would be hard to count the number of our residents who are mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, but there were lots …
Young at Heart Deeside return to deliver Christmas gifts at Alastrean
Our residents at Balhousie Alastrean were treated to the delivery of a special gift each from kind-hearted local community group, Young at Heart Deeside.
The group, who aim to provide a …
Beautiful thera-ponies trot in for visit at Alastrean
Residents and staff at Balhousie Alastrean were just thrilled to be visited by some absolutely gorgeous miniature Shetland ponies.
The little ponies from a company called Joyful Ponies & Pygmy’s Animal …
Teresa features as Manager of the Month
We’re proud to see our Alastrean Home Manager featured in Care Home Professional, one of the top magazines in the sector, providing news, trends and market information for private …
Alastrean are in the mood for dancing
There was a lot of singing, dancing and laughter at Balhousie Alastrean when Diana Peers from Once Upon a Tune came long to entertain the residents.
Diana provides music sessions …
Alastrean puts on a show at Tarland
The team at Alastrean got out and about in the community, representing Balhousie at the famous Tarland Show.
Some of the staff from the Aberdeenshire home were at …
Quali-tea: Alastrean feeds on success of gathering
Balhousie Alastrean’s celebration of everything great about cream teas was so successful, the home plans to hold monthly events.
Victoria Smith, Activities Coordinator at the Aberdeenshire home, arranged an event for …
Kirsty’s special day at Alastrean
It was a very special day for Alastrean resident, Kirsty, who reached the fine age of 103 this week.
And as always, the staff and residents at the Aberdeenshire home made …
Alastrean helps Isobel mark special birthday
Celebrating a birthday is always special – and Balhousie Alastrean resident Isobel Whitehead marked a milestone in style this week.
Staff and residents at the Aberdeenshire home came …
Balhousie celebrates Easter egg-stravaganza
Residents, relatives and staff across Balhousie Care Group celebrated Easter weekend in style.
Activities were organised at all the homes, and everyone had a fantastic time taking part.
Several …
