It’s Karaoke hour at Monkbarns!
Our residents at Balhousie Monkbarns in Arbroath love any opportunity to sing and dance. So, when Tam, the local DJ, dropped in for a spot of karaoke, everyone jumped at …
Ice cream in February is just the ticket at Monkbarns
‘Just one Cornetto, give it to me!’
As part of some Italian themed activities, the residents at Monkbarns were treated to an ice cream. It didn’t matter one bit that it’s …
Ina at Monkbarns shares her favourite sayings
As Burns Night approaches, lots of our residents have been enjoying reciting lots of poems, sayings and rhymes.
Ina Jarvi, a resident at Balhousie Monkbarns in Arbroath, has been sharing some …
Therapy Ponies bring joy at Monkbarns this festive season
Many of our care homes welcome therapy ponies to visit and they never, ever fail to bring so much joy. These photos of Therapy Ponies Scotland dropping in to Balhousie …
Balhousie Monkbarns celebrates first ever 100th birthday with a surprise party
Balhousie Monkbarns is celebrating its first ever 100th birthday in style. Resident Betty Enticott celebrated her centenary today, Friday 10th November, with a surprise birthday party.
Betty, who has been a …
Balhousie Monkbarns builds friendships spanning generations
Residents at Balhousie Monkbarns have been busy building friendships with a group of local schoolchildren.
P3 pupils from Timmergreens Primary have been regular visitors to the home in …
Love is in the air at Balhousie this Valentine’s Day
It’s the season of love – and at Balhousie Care Group, residents have been getting in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
Ranging from baking and crafts to card-writing and afternoon tea, …
Arbroath care home team make Kit’s dream come true – a biker at 93!
Kit Wallace had always dreamed of going on a motorbike ride – and at 93 she made the dream come true.
Kit, a resident …
Party time at Monkbarns as Balhousie birthday celebrations continue
As Balhousie Care Group’s birthday celebrations continue, the latest care home to mark the company’s three decades in business is Balhousie Monkbarns.
Keeping an eye on the ball: Balhousie Care staff feature in unique video to mark 30 years in business
In a new birthday video celebrating staff and residents, leading Scottish care provider Balhousie Care Group is proving it doesn’t intend to take its eye off the ball after 30 …
