Glens residents make perfect judges for home’s Bake Off competition
Who needs Mary Berry when you have a panel of residents who love cake! The staff at Balhousie Glens have been busy baking for the home’s very own Bake Off …
Our homes prepare for Easter with lots of crafty activities
Preparations for Easter weekend are under way in many of our homes across Balhousie this week. At The Glens, residents have been painting eggs for a planned egg and spoon …
Residents get competitive with tense darts match at Balhousie Glens
Lets play darts! Our residents at Balhousie Glens like a bit of competitive sport. The concentration levels were fierce during a tense game of darts at the Edzell …
Glens residents participate in RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch
A group of avid birdwatchers from an Angus care home took part in the world’s largest wildlife survey last weekend.
‘Eagle-eyed’ residents at Balhousie Glens care home in Edzell spent an …
Glens resident Bobby ‘Addresses the Haggis’ for Burns Night
Bobby Hamilton, a resident at Balhousie Glens did a braw job of ‘Addressing the Haggis’ for Burns Night on Monday. Residents also had a sing-along to some Scottish music and …
Care home resident Kathleen sums up what we’re all hoping for in 2021
When Balhousie Glens care home asked its residents to share their wishes for 2021, one in particular stood out.
The words of Kathleen Mills, 88, were startling in their simplicity: “Wish …
Balhousie Glens residents create some beautiful flower arrangements this week
There has been some beautiful flower arranging at Balhousie Glens this week. Residents were even wearing some of the flowers in their hair. Don’t they look lovely? …
Paddington the Puppy melts hearts at Balhousie Glens
The residents at Balhousie Glens were first in line for a cuddle and a play when carer Linda Tough brought in her adorable and so tiny puppy, Paddington, for a …
The Glens residents use positivity boards to offer wise advice
Residents at Balhousie Glens have been offering advice on what to do in a pandemic and their words of wisdom for the younger generation through positivity boards. Organised by Activities …
Resident Abb has a very happy 89th birthday at the Glens
It was Albert ‘Abb’ Stewart’s 89th birthday this week at Balhousie Glens. He had a lovely day spent opening presents, cards and celebrating with the residents with some delicious cake. …
