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Viewpark Care Home
Newsletter
Spring 2017 Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring Newsletter.
Staff News
We would like to welcome Kerry McDonald and Lauren
Shearer who have joined us as Support Workers. We hope you
settle in well.
We would to wish a Ewen McGuigan Staff Nurse a Happy 50th
Birthday. We can’t believe you are 50, you don’t look a day
over 25!
We also have recently said goodbye to Catherine Gillies who
was a Practitioner within the Home. Catherine had decided
to retire to spend more quality time with her family. We
wish you all the best Catherine.
Heather Gibson who was a Support Worker in the Home has
recently been promoted to a Practitioner after the post
became available due to Catherine’s retirement. Well Done
Heather!
Staff Training
As you are aware staff training is at the forefront of our
ethos and we constantly strive to ensure staff are up to date
with best practice.
We would like to say congratulations to Jackie Nevison, Lisa
Bird, and Laura Ford who recently completed their SVQ level
2 in Health and Social Care. Well Done!
Spring www.viewparkcarehome.com
It Must be Spring
Hush, can you hear it?
The rustling in the grass,
Bringing you the welcome news
Winter’s day is past.
Soft, Can you feel it?
The warm caressing breeze,
Telling you the sticky buds
Are busting on the trees.
Look, Can you see them?
The primrose in the lane,
Now you must believe it—Spring is here
again.
By May Fenn
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French Afternoon Residents recently enjoyed a French Afternoon in the Home. We had a small buffet which consisted of Gherkins, Pickled Onions, Crackers, Pate, and French Cheeses. We played Music by French Singer Edith Piaf, and we tested our French skills by trying to speak the language. Many residents spoke about
their trips to France in the past with loved ones.
Childhood Museum Home Visit Diana from the Childhood Museum came to the Home with some vintage toys. The residents were able to handle the toys. The residents reminisced about their childhoods and playing with the toys such as spinning tops, skipping ropes, and
yoyos. They all said they had a wonderful afternoon.
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Real Name: Edith
Giovanna Gassion
Born: 1915
Died: 1963
Songs;
Non, Je Ne Regrette
Rien
La Vie En Rose
La Foule
Biographies;
Au Bal De La Chance
(1958)
Ma Vie (1964)
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Easter
We enjoyed a wonderful colourful Easter. The residents made
their annual bonnets and we decorated the hallway and dining
room. It was a Roast Lamb dinner with lovely starters and
desserts on the menu. There was also plenty of chocolate for
all to eat.
Making Daffodils
We spent a lovely afternoon making daffodils for the Spring.
Arts and Crafts afternoons are a regular activity within the
home.
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Lamb Kebabs
Ingredients
Juice of half lemon
1lb lamb mince
1 tablespoon oil
2oz fresh coriander
4 crushed cloves garlic
4 green chopped chillies
Half tsp coriander
powder
1 tsp cumin powder
Half tsp black
peppercorns crushed
Half tsp turmeric powder
Half tablespoon garam
masala
Grated ginger
1 tsp salt
Method
1. Mix 2 tsp of lemon juice and lamb ina
bowl.
2. Blend oil, garlic,chillies,
peppercorns, cumin, coriander powder,
lemon juice, turmeric and salt in
processor.
3. Stir the paste and coriander into the mince. Skewer the
meat into long sausages. Rotate
the meat onto the
skewer.
4. Brush each kebab with oil and grill under a medium
heat for 4-5 mins on
each side.
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Games Afternoon
Recently we have introduced more active games afternoons.
This has been a big success, with everyone enjoying throwing
hoops and parachute exercises. Our regular Thursday morning
chair exercises with Dorothy have not happened over the past
few weeks, as Dorothy was injured after an accident. We
would like to wish Dorothy a speedy recovery. Julie has taken
over doing some chair yoga style exercises to keep everyone
active.
St. Phillips Church
On the 11th May we attended a Near and Far concert at St.
Phillips Church. We are invited by the children from
Towerbank School. The residents really like watching the
children perform. At the church the tables are decorated with
fresh flowers and there is an array of home baked cakes to
enjoy.
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Flower
Flower, flower grow
for me.
Become a flower from
a seed.
Grow your roots and a
stem,
Let the water come
right in.
Flower, flower you
are true,
You make me happy
when I am blue,
You become a flower
from a seed,
You did all that just
for me.
By Olivia Taylor
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Tea Dance - Festival Theatre
The Festival Theatre runs a Tea Dance
once a fortnight. We have booked up
to go to all the dates available. The
last time we went two gentlemen
were playing the guitar. We have tea
or coffee, and there is always a lovely
selection of cakes.
Christian Group TEN8
On the 1st June we had a visit form the Christian Group TEN8.
They are a group of University students who come together
from all parts of the world. They sang wonderfully to the
residents and stayed for a while after to have a chat. The
resident said they loved their visit and enjoyed the
conversations they had. They will return in September—
Fresher's week. Everyone is really looking forward to seeing
them again.
Other Entertainment
We have had a visit from The Pottingers, they had the
residents clapping and singing along. Darren came to visit to
do some reminiscing and singing. Maria has been to visit with
her sparkly pompoms and we has a great music quiz. Music
from Hospitals were back, this time it was two ladies. One
lady was French and had a wonderful singing voice. Also in to
entertain was Margo the Butterfly Music with her wonderful
music.
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Spring Salmon
with Minty Veg
Ingredients;
750g Small New Potato,
thickly sliced
750g Frozen Peas and
Beans
3 tbsp olive oil
Zest and juice of 1
Lemon
Mint Leaves
Salmon Fillets 50z each
Method;
1. Boil potatoes in a
large pan for 4
mins. Tips peas and
beans and bring to
boil. Carry on
cooking for 3 mins.
Whizz the lemon
zest, oil, and mint
in a blender to
make a dressing.
2. Put the Salmon in a
microwave dish,
season and cover in
cling wrap. Pierce
the film and put
into microwave for
4-5 mins on high
heat. Drain the bed
and mix with hot
dressing and cooking
juices from Salmon.
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Birthday Celebrations
Resident who celebrated their birthdays since last newsletter
are; Nancy Lynch, Margaret Scott, and Elma Matthews.
Residents celebrate their birthdays with a home made
birthday cake within the home or with family.
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Traditional Happy
Birthday Song
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear (Name)
Happy Birthday to you
From good friends and true, From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you, and
happiness too.
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Staff Quick Fire Questions
Every Newsletter we dedicate a page
to a member of staff. We ask them
quick fire questions. This newsletter is
Jackie Nevsion who is a Support
Worker and has worked in Viewpark for
over 2 years. Jackie has recently just
completed her SVQ level 2 in Health
and Social Care.
Name something you couldn't live without?
My Dog
What do you like better Chocolate or Caramel?
Chocolate
What annoys you?
Messy People
What would you do if you won a million pounds?
Buy a house and a car
What is your favourite Fruit?
Pineapple
Last person you had dinner with?
Jo—Deputy Manager
Your Favourite Flower?
Sweet pea
Are you a morning or night person?
Night
What is your dream car?
Audi TT in White
What do you prefer gold or silver?
Silver
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Residents Story
Every newsletter we dedicate a
page to a resident who is happy to
tell a story about any aspect of
their life. This story is told by Nan
Rostant.
Nan’s Story
Nan is always happy to tell the staff and residents and stories
about her past. Nan wanted to discuss the different places
she has lived.
Nan was born an only child to Jemima and Bob Whyte. She
lived with her parents and granny who owned a newsagent in
Cockenzie. Cockenzie is a town in East Lothian about 4 miles
away from Musselburgh.
Nan married Keith when she was 18 years old. Nan met Keith
on a blind date. Keith was a spit fire pilot and was originally
from Trinidad. Keith’s family all lived in Trinidad. Trinidad is
a Caribbean island. Nan moved to Trinidad with Keith when
she was 23 years old. Before they moved to Trinidad their
first home after being married was in Dunfermline.
Dunfermline is a town in Fife. Nan and her husband lived in a
cottage in Trinidad but found the heat unbearable. After a
year staying there she moved back to Scotland with her
Husband.
When they moved back, they moved back to help her Dad who
just purchased a hotel in Dunbar. Dunbar is an East Lothian
town about 28 miles from Edinburgh. Nan has many happy
memories of working in the hotel.
Nan went on to have 4 of her own children. Nan regularly
talks about her children and also about her first dog that was a
St. Bernard. Nan has been living at Viewpark since 2011.
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Cabaret Act
We had two lovely gentlemen from Newcastle who came in to
all the homes to perform their act. They were very
entertaining. They dressed up in wonderful costumes and
performed songs and dances from musicals as in Oliver and
also singing Shirley Bassey. This was a very different act for
the residents and they really enjoyed the show.
La Boheme - Festival Theatre
On the 3rd June three of the residents went to the Opera at
the Festival Theatre. The Opera was La Boheme by the
Scottish Opera. Everyone enjoyed it and felt quite emotional.
The show was Dementia Friendly with a curator speaking after
each scene explaining the Opera in more detail.
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Cabaret Photos
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Barge Trip
On the 6th June residents went on the first barge trip of the
year to Ratho. It was a wet day on the canal, but it didn't
dampen the residents day. We saw lots of kids on the canal
canoeing and the residents enjoyed giving them all a wave as
we went past. The crew on the barge are also a band. They
entertained everyone on board. There were two ukulele
players and singers. They do visit homes and all proceeds go
to the Seagull Trust. So we may invite them along to play in
the home in the near future.
Edinburgh Taxi Children Outing
Every year on the second Tuesday in June, the Edinburgh Taxi
Drivers take time off to treat some very special children to a
day at the seaside. All taxi’s leave from Murrayfield at 10am,
make their way down the Royal Mile, down London Road, and
through Portobello heading to Musselburgh for around
11.30am. From Musselburgh the taxis will head along the
coast road and end up in Dirleton. The taxi drivers put in a lot
of effort into the day decorating their taxi in balloons which
can include special themes. The staff and residents went out
to wave and get soaked by water pistols as the children went
by in the taxis.
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Taxi Outing Photos
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Spring 2017 Newsletter
Easy Strawberry
Jam
Ingredients
1lb hulled strawberries
(cut into inch pieces)
1/2 cup of sugar
Method
Heat Strawberries and sugar in a medium
saucepan over a medium
heat.
Cook, Stirring, until bubbling and thickened. Takes around 10-15mins.
Transfer to a glass jar
and let cool.
Dates for Diary
Strawberry Tea Afternoon
Saturday 15th July 2017
2-4pm
Relatives Meeting
Thursday 21st September 2017
6.30pm
Julie Scott, Yvonne Craig, and
Liz Blair
Activities Coordinators and Care Home Manager
Viewpark Care Home