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Our Alastrean care home in Aberdeenshire recently threw a fantastic Afternoon Tea Party for residents and families last weekend. Everyone was treated to a performance (with tickets, of course) from jazz duo, Matthew Kilner and Neil Birse. A variety of cupcakes and short breads were served, along with tea, coffee, and other tasty beverages. ...

It may be witching season but BCG's Luncarty care home in Perthshire is all about the superheroes too. For a bit of fun, some of our residents coloured their own masks before donning them for the afternoon. Proof that some superheroes drink tea!

We're delighted with the results of our recent colleague survey, which not only saw an excellent participation rate, but more significantly, an impressive 82% overall satisfaction rate. Our full, 1400-plus staff complement were invited to take part in the survey – the first of its kind at BCG – earlier in the summer. The questions ...

My name is Christianah Bola Sokera, and I am a carer. Black History Month is important to me because it shines a light on the untold stories of Black excellence, resilience, and perseverance throughout history. It’s more than a celebration; it’s a necessary reminder of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the world ...

The Activities Coordinators at BCG's Pitlochry care home facilitated a well attended autumn crafts session this week. Residents got creative and made wreaths to see in the season. They were are all delighted by how they turned out.

Richard Roy has only been with BCG’s Clement Park care home as a Domestic Assistant since April, but he’s already become a favourite with the residents. As a former professional footballer, Richard has played for his national side and club teams internationally. Having met his wife, Clement Park Home Manager, Cheryl. in his native ...

A much-loved member of the team at Stormont Lodge, BCG’s care home in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, has retired after over 17 years of working as a Domestic Assistant. And he’s never had a day off sick! Bienvenido ‘Ben’ Flordeliza has been a friendly face at Stormont Lodge for 17 years, beginning work there in 2007. ...

Sometimes the panto comes to us! This week, the residents at Pitlochry were entertained by Robin, who did a little pantomime style storytelling. The performance was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended and lots of laughs were had by all. Check it out for yourself.

At Alastrean, our care home in Aberdeenshire, we had our BBQ to mark the end of summer last weekend. The residents and some of their family members enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch.  For starters they had a choice of soup or melon, while burgers and sausages with healthy sides of salad, tomato pasta and ...

On Sunday, the residents at Pitlochry care home enjoyed a wee visit from their youngest activities assistant, four-year-old Bonnie. Bonnie, daughter of Activities Coordinator Juliet, has been coming to the home since she was two and is a firm favourite! Her activities with the residents include colouring, pet therapy, balloon tennis, and hide and ...