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Monkbarns care home in Arbroath had a fantastic visit from The Puppet Gang last Friday. Residents enjoyed a puppet performance from the likes of Elvis and Elton John. The lounge was packed for the show, where puppets 'sang’ and interacted with everyone in the room. There was also much fun to be had with ...

Last week, residents from Antiquary paid a visit to Arbroath Men's Shed where Neil and Barrie met some great guys doing good work. Rogan showed them round the workshops and a great display of some of the things their members have made. Our Activities Coordinator, Loraine, says: "It's a great place where men young ...

A resident at our Antiquary care home, Sandra Claybrook, has taken to crocheting blankets for the newborn babies at Arbroath Infirmary's Community Maternity Unit. Accompanied by Activities Coordinator Demi Kelbie, she dropped some of her handywork off this week. Sandra said: "Crocheting has become my daily routine. As soon as I've had my breakfast ...

Community links mean a great deal to our residents and staff. Last week, Liz from our Antiquary care home in Arbroath took up a bit of volunteering at the Diabetes Aide charity shop. Liz had a great time organising the shelves and helping out in this busy shop. ...

Congratulations go to BCG Rumbling Bridge residents Christine and David Sturgeon, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, 12 September. The team made sure they were treated to a special anniversary lunch and family visited to join the occasion. King Charles III even sent them a card. We've done our research and found ...

The seasons are changing! Our residents at Luncarty care home in Perth enjoyed a relaxing and productive morning making autumn wreaths to mark the occasion. Armed with a brew and a bit of imagination, they had a smashing time chatting and putting their creations together.

The residents at Dalnaglar care home in Crieff had a ball last week when DJ Ally Bongo came along for an afternoon.  He played some classic music while the residents (and staff) had lots of fun and laughter with some rock'n'roll themed props. What a blast!

Residents from three BCG homes did amazingly well at last week’s Going for Gold competition, which was themed as ‘the Dundee Olympics’ this year. As featured on STV News, St Ronans (who went by the team name Ronans Ravers), Clement Park (Bash Street Seniors) and Moyness (Wild Grovers) all took part alongside many other ...

Here's another #BCGInBloom entry for Best Pot. This time from Dalnaglar care home in Crieff. 🌺   Home Manager, Nicole, tells us: "This pot was undertaken by Flor Tayab a Team Leader from Dalnaglar. She worked with the residents of the EMI unit to take on this project. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this and I ...

Well Aloha! Coupar Angus residents do know how to party! The home's end of summer Hawaiian party went amazingly well. The team and residents had such lovely treats bought in by their very own super shopper Lorna and prepared by super chef, Jan. As Activities Coordinator,  Donna, says: "We ate, we drank cocktails, we ...