Kind-hearted Arbroath care home worker scoops £61k in Radio Tay on-air competition
A care home worker who looked after vulnerable residents throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, has been rewarded for her dedication and unwavering care for others by winning a “life changing” cash …
Monkbarns resident Jean enjoys a spot of pampering
Jean, a resident at Monkbarns, was treated to some pampering by Activities Coorindator Angela. What a smile, Jean. You look fabulous!
Monkbarns host a special carnival inside the home
There was a party atmosphere at Monkbarns when they hosted a carnival inside the home. Residents helped make activities and deocrations ahead of the event as well. There was homemade …
Monkbarns’ Everyday Hero walks West Highland Way to raise money for residents’ comfort fund
Nikki Willox, a senior carer at Balhousie Monkbarns, has walked the West Highland Way to raise money for the residents’ comfort fund. …
Monkbarns residents create series of poems to celebrate their beloved town
A group of creative residents at Balhousie Monkbarns care home have been penning a series of nostalgic poems about their hometown to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of …
Monkbarns welcomes relatives for garden visits with a piper
The team at Balhousie Monkbarns re-opened their doors to garden visits this week. To celebrate this special moment, they were delighted to welcome a piper who played outside the home …
Resident Bob shares his sign language skills during #GladtoCare Awareness Week
Bob Middleton, a resident at Balhousie Monkbarns in Carnoustie, has made his own unique contribution to the national #GladtoCare Awareness Week by sharing his sign language skills.
Bob, who is teaching …
Crafty Bob from Monkbarns keeps busy making beautiful hand-made gifts for staff
Bob, a resident at Balhousie Monkbarns, has been making desk tidies and phone holders for staff out of all sorts of items including ice-lolly sticks. He’s even been asking what …
Residents from Monkbarns’ Abbey lounge add their poem about Arbroath’s history to the home’s collection
The third in a series of wonderful poems about Arbroath, to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, has been added by residents from Balhousie Monkbarns’ Abbey lounge.
The …