Inspired by a recent course held at BCG's support office, the team at The Grange hosted their own What Matters To You session this week. What Matters To You is about carefully considering what is most important to us, day-to-day, highlighting that it’s the same things that matter to [...]
180! Yes, well almost. ASC Workshop became the venue for a darts tournament which lasted two days as so many people wanted to play! We had a few archers in our midst! Bob Foulds, who runs the ASC workshop, said: "It's been great to see so many people wanting [...]
The ASC team was bursting with pride at Perth University of the Highlands and Islands prize giving this week as resident, Liam McLeod, received a Leadership Skills Award, and a trophy to boot! Liam's journey with Perth UHI began in 2019, when he enrolled in a weekly programme called [...]
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! [...]
