Resident news
Outings on the Bus
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The Kingdom Homes mini bus, driven by Tom Slowey, is used by all of the care homes in turn to take residents out on day trips throughout the year. Here is an excerpt from Tom's diary of a typical week's outings.
Monday 24th May - Craigie House…
Wedding Anniversary Contratulations
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Jimmy and Isabel Docherty celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary at Barrogil House on 31st January 2010. They were both originally from Cowdenbeath and married in 1947. Jimmy worked at Bowhill Colliery in Fife whilst Isabel worked in the post office…
90th Birthday Party for Effie
Friday, 12 February 2010
Effie Hallaron, a resident of Barrogil House, recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a party for 24 of her friends and family. Effie turned 90 on the 1st February, the same day as her daughter Jan became 70 so there was a double celebration…
Picture Postcard Scenery at Barrogil House
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
This
was the wintery scene outside at Barrogil House, Cluny as we start
2010. With
temperatures plummeting throughout the country and snow covering most
landscapes, residents were happy to stay warm inside and admire the view
through the…
Alec Celebrates Ninety Years
Monday, 21 December 2009
Alec Scott, a resident of Barrogil House Care Home in Cluny, celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday 11 December 2009. Alec who has lived at Barrogil House since November 2005 was joined by his grandson, the other residents and their relatives and all…
Barrogil Sweeps the Board in Christmas Competitions
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Barrogil House residents and staff are basking in the glory of winning both of the Kingdom Homes inter-home Christmas themed competitions this year. Their entries won both the cake decorating competition and the best decorated home award. Runners-up in…