Some of our residents have been indulging in the glorious sunny weather at Balbeggie and decided to get stuck into some DIY. Activities Coordinator Jenn and some of the residents from The Grange decided they needed to revamp our swings, with a little help from Andy and Scott, our [...]
We can never get enough of the Therapy ponies at ASC! They lit up the room today and gave so many cuddles. You just can't beat the therapeutic benefits they provide. With thanks to our friends at Therapy Ponies Scotland. As French writer Sidonie Gabrielle Colette said: "Our perfect companions [...]
At The Grange, they honoured the 80th anniversary of VE Day in style yesterday, enjoying a morning of war time music, followed by a lovely buffet lunch and live music with regular music man Billy. The weather was amazing and everybody topped up their Vitamin D! "God bless you [...]
This week, Lead Activities Coordinator Anne Foulds set service users at The Grange a challenge, take five weeks to complete a 5K challenge. In true ASC fashion, everybody joined in. Flora, Suzanne, Sandra, George and Stephen, alongside Anne, Deputy Manager Kim and Activities Coordinator Jenn all took on their first [...]
Our service users at The Grange and Campsie showed off their gardening skills this week. They've been re-potting their sunflower seedlings in preparation for this summer's competition. Clockwise from top left we have Andrew, Suzanne, Denise and Flora. Being in the moment – even the simple act of planting [...]
We all know how much everybody at ASC loves a Bake Off! This latest challenge was set by Lead Activities Coordinator Anne Foulds. Anne asked for 12 cheese scones (because that's her favourite!) and the teams rose to the occasion! The Judges were Anne (natch!) and also Amy Martin [...]
One of our service users, Liam, had a ball at the St Johnstone v Celtic game this past weekend (despite the 0-6 defeat!). He got to meet and have a chat with Andre Raymond who plays for the Saints. Thanks to Cheryl from Clement Park care home for facilitating! [...]
As our followers will know, ASC enjoys a bit of a Bake Off and we take it very seriously indeed! This time, we set the challenge of making a chocolate orange cake. Each unit participated, with support from the activities team and support staff. Our judges were Sam (service [...]
Four service users from Orchard Court and five of the ASC team got their tartan on to take part in the Dundee Kiltwalk this past weekend (Sunday, 11 August). Liam, Josh, Robert and Marcus were all superstars, taking the 'Wee Wander' route. Staff supporting from ASC (Darren, Anne, Kim, [...]
A specialist care worker from Dundee has unveiled his latest art as part of a trail of 30 ‘Hairy Highland Coos’ taking place across the Perth and Kinross region this summer. Craig Cairnie, a Senior Support Worker with specialist care group ASC - part of leading care provider, BCG [...]
