News Archive

• 2020
  • January - 2020
    Manorcroft welcome 2020 with friends and family Entertainment for Cochrane residents New Year's Day at Cochrane Burnside Christmas fun Santa visits Spiers Cochrane residents enjoy cosy days at Christmas Festive flower arranging at Manorcroft Spiers residents enjoy first art session of 2020 Celebrating Marion's birthday at Burnside Newark residents bake their cakes and eat them Cochane's gents head out to Glasgow's Riverside Museum New year, new hairdo for Manorcroft duo Burnside residents share their skills Beith Early Years return to Spiers in 2020 Burnside residents enjoy 'posh' dining experience Springhill help Winnie celebrate her 104th birthday in style Dominoes and drinks sets the tone for the weekend at Newark Ranfurly residents disco dance at Paisley pub Ronnie's 100th birthday celebration at Spiers 90th birthday celebrations at Burnside for Ian Sea themed adventure for Spiers residents Spiers residents test out new Karaoke system Artistic one to one time at Burnside Singing and partying at Newark Newark vs Morton in the Community at indoor bowls Spiers residents ready for the weekend There's no time for Janurary blues at Ranfurly Cochrane throw a birthday tea party for Jean Students visit Shakespeare Court Moss brings happiness to Burnside Spiers residents out and about for a blether Craft afternoon at Manorcroft Janet's 60th at Spiers Cochrane residents visit the bonnie banks Linson residents get creative Shoogalie Road perform Scottish themed show at Ranfurly Medals for bingo winners at Manorcroft Beach ball fun at Burnside Reminiscing with Spiers residents Linson and Manorcroft residents attend Luncheon club Dominoes at Spiers Colouring class at Shakespeare helps keep residents content Trip to Ikea for Cochrane residents Rennie's 100th Birthday Celebrations at Manorcroft Spiers residents take sanctuary at animal centre Furry friends lead to smiles on Spiers residents' faces Knit and natter at Spiers Intergenerational fun at Shakespeare Court
  • February - 2020
    Karaoke and a dance at Spiers Burnside does bingo Dignity Action Day at Manorcroft Harold's 92nd Birthday at Manorcroft Spiers trip to Loch Lomond and Luss St Anthony's school visit Ranfurly Afternoon tea in Rosewood at Springhill Ranfurly residents visit Mearns Shopping Centre Art class at Spiers Lunch date with Ranfurly residents High parish visit Ranfurly Olive Secondary School came to Shakespeare Court Newark ladies and gents go 'out out' Charles Gorman entertains Ranfurly Burnside staff help Bob attend granddaughter's special day Board game fun at Cochrane Spiers residents show it's good to talk Shakespeare residents all smiles at local school show Wee trip to Largs for Ranfurly residents Karaoke at Spiers Memorial party at Cochrane for former resident Bob Valentines arts and crafts at Ranfurly Valentine's shopping with Shakespeare residents Special tea party at Cochrane to celebrate Valentine's Day Burnside hold a birthday party for Kenny Music and dancing for Valentine's Day at Manorcroft Lovely celebrations for February 14th at Ranfurly A fun weekend spent with friends in Linson Newark help Sandy's dreams come true Peggy celebrates 97th birthday at Burnside Love is in the air at Cochrane Music session with balloons at Ranfurly Birthday and Valentine's celebrations at Newark Music box entertain at Cochrane Sociable Spiers residents Spies activities combines CAPA and generations working together Spa treatment at Cochrane Eleanor enjoying a pamper session at Spiers Another lunch date for Linson and Manorcroft residents Indoor bowls for Newark gents Brian gets ready for Spring at Ranfurly Elsie's 90th birthday at Linson Dance class at Spiers Retail therapy for Cochrane residents Ann A's 90th birthday at Burnside Cochrane gents head to Parkhead Reminiscing residents in Spiers Happy Birthday to Liz, from Cochrane
  • March - 2020
    Cuddly friends put smiles on faces of Burnside residents Brian's birthday at Ranfurly Spiers residents sing their hearts out Oor homes welcome 'Oor Wullie' Floor dominoes at Ranfurly Cochrane ladies' trip to Coscto A musical visit for Burnside residents Meringue toppings and mocktails for Cochrane ladies Burnside's blanket donation Sweet shop goes down a treat at Ranfurly Burnside staff help residents' daughter's wedding be a day to remember The animals came to Springhill Falls awareness training at Cochrane Arts in care at Spiers Silverline Care outlines measures taken in light of the ongoing issues concerning Coronavirus Puppet parachute fun with Beith Early Years at Spiers Newark attend charity event at local youth club Springhill's sweet shop has a young visitor Busy day with bingo plus sing along at Spiers Silverline Care celebrates Employee Appreciate Day Newark residents head to local museum Silverline Care expands portfolio with the acquisition of Victorguard Care Ranfurly host Dementia UK afternoon Baking butterfly buns at Manorcroft Can I have this dance - at Springhill May Scott's 90th birthday at Cochrane COVID 19 Update for all homes Keeping busy at Spiers with exercise and reminiscing St Patrick's Day quiz at Spiers with Lawrence Paddy's Day at Manorcroft Mother's Day present for Springhill's Senga Burnside's messages from home Newark's new cinema Linson residents embrace the Irish sprits Springhill celebrate Nutrition and Hydration week Johnstone Business Consortium Everybody doing well at Ranfurly Newark help ensure Jim's birthday is still a family occasion Spiers residents practice safe social distancing in the sun Mothers Day at Burnside Innovative Springhill residents enjoy new games From Cochrane Care Home, with love Nutrition and Hydration day at Manorcroft Spiers memory joggers Ice cream helps the Springhill residents keep smiling Dominoes donation at Newark Sweet donation helps keep Cochrane in good spirits Mary's 90th birthday at Spiers Letters for Linson Mother's Day At Ranfurly Meaningful moments at Spiers Mother's Day at Cochrane Newark enjoy a fishy on a dishy, thanks to local chip shop Ranfury and Cochrane receive a gift from Greggs Birthday messages to Cochrane's family members Maintaining independence crucial at Burnside A fun filled day at Newark Staying safe at Shakespeare Court Still plenty to do at Spiers Silverline Care enlists respiratory expert to support staff amid Covid-19 outbreak Ranfurly residents join in the window rainbow movement Linwood Farm donation helps keep Cochrane safe Shakespeare Court celebrate Silverline Care award Krispy Kreme donation to Spiers Newark residents boogie the blues away Springhill's weigh and go to keep spirits up Burnside residents keep on smiling Time in the sun for Manorcroft gents Lovely donation of biscuits from Fox's factory Residents from Shakespeare Court write letters to family members Local children help Cochrane residents 'chase the rainbow' Fun and exercise at Ranfurly A delightful afternoon at Spiers Burnside grateful for family fundraiser Rainbows at Springhill Mother's Day at Manorcroft B&Q donation keeps Newark in bloom Trifle making in Springhill
  • April - 2020
    Students send Shakespeare residents letters and artwork to make them smile Peter's 101st birthday at Ranfurly Springhill's spring clean Chocolates and pictures from the public for Newark Busy Burnside residents are keeping entertained Cochrane's John keeps staff on their toes at 75 Ruby keeping busy always lending a hand Successful shortbread attempt by Newark residents Easter crafts at Cochrane News and natter at Cochrane Kind words keep The Beeches team smiling Beautiful flower donation at The Beeches Quintin and Jack in Springhill Staff at The Beeches help residents keep in touch Messages to family from Manorcroft Cochrane staff thankful for thoughtful gesture Spiers Care Home – Covid-19 Statement Easter arts and crafts at Newark Social isolating with smiles at Newark Judith loves gardening at Linson Court Spring has sprung at Linson as gents enjoy garden Birthday duo at at Ranfurly Cathy's surprise at Cochrane A busy and productive week at Burnside Support for everyone at Silverline Care from Shakespeare Court Isolation pamper at Spiers Isobel enjoying the piper in Springhill's courtyard Charitable donation helps keep Linson Court safe Sweet donation from Port Glasgow community for Newark Cochrane's Betty enjoys face timing family Linwood Farm support Cochrane once again Joan turns 87 at Burnside Burnside receive Easter Cards from Laurencekirk pupils Ice cream van visits Springhill Newark's Easter Bunnies Burnside brighten up their windows with beautiful signs Ranfurly resident enjoy their Easter Eggs Cochrane's Easter Egg donation Newark blessed by community spirit Johnstone Coffee Co bring breakfast treat to Cochrane and Ranfurly Easter Sunday at Springhill Cochrane's Jeanette enjoys her Easter chocolate Supportive artwork proudly displayed at Spiers Happy faces and stomachs at Cochrane thanks to Trattoria Roma Pamper session for Jeanette at Cochrane Sandro's serving smiles at Cochrane Pipers play in support of our staff at Burnside Colourful new addition signals support at Burnside 'A little love goes a long way' at Newark Happy 102 Birthday to Cochrane's Helen Sweet donation well received by all at Linson Court Ranfurly and Cochrane's healthy donation Catching up with Burnside Line dancing, football and refreshments in the sun at Newark Senga's birthday celebrations at Springhill Fun in the sun at Ranfurly Creative donation brings light relief for Linson staff From Laurel Bank, with love Songbook Melodies serenade Ranfurly Shakespeare residents enjoy some time in the sun Laurel Bank receive donation from Keighley Cougars Innovative Shakespeare staff create game of 'corridor bingo' Special wedding anniversary at Cochrane Newark's Betty is on the ball Birthdays and lots of fun at Burnside The Beeches team delighted to receive kind donation Fairy Cake thank you for Newark Songbook Melodies virtual visit to Cochrane Newark residents add to the line dancing repertoire Pampering at Springhill Spritzers and shandies in the sun at Linson Laurel Bank happy to receive hampers from HSBC Spiers pamper session Cochrane catch up Jean's birthday at Springhill Newark mark a moment of silence Burnside heroes helping to keep us safe Dominoes at Springhill Forestview Primary pupils send supportive pics to Spiers Springhill photo shoot Family of Ranfurly resident donate pamper box for staff
  • May - 2020
    Springhill's Ruby happy with her new look Springhill ladies enjoy table tennis tournament Local fire crew join Manorcroft to show their appreciation during 'clap for carers' A week in the life of our residents at Burnside Bingo fun in Cochrane's Wallace Unit Springhill garden is a busy scene Local community help keep Spiers safe Kind staff members brings Ranfurly colleagues cake Arran Aromatics' kind gesture to Spiers staff Community member sends well wishes to The Beeches staff A moment to relax at Ranfurly Carer uses past experience to help Newark residents feel good Residents and staff at Spiers Ice creams and sunshine help keep spirits high at The Beeches Ranfurly residents serenaded from a distance during show Springhill staff have spring in their step VE day celebrations start early at Springhill Ranfurly delighted to receive Domino's delivery Thank you and kind donation from loved ones to The Beeches Sunshine at Spiers Outdoor karaoke at Newark Newark's mystery supporter Spiers receive hamper donated by CK Contracts Burnside celebrate VE Day 75th celebrations of VE Day at Linson Cochrane celebrations for VE Day 2020 Spiers mark 75th anniversary of VE Day Ranfurly's special celebrations Muriel's 90th at Ranfurly Cakes and smiles at Springhill Burnside staff delighted to receive comfort boxes Hearts to help support Spiers residents during lockdown Manorcroft marks VE day Cochrane staff and residents enjoy a stroll in the sunshine Isobel's 89th at Ranfurly Generous tech donation will help Ranfurly residents keep in touch Spiers receive lovely plant as a thank you from resident's family Another delicious donation received at Newark Springhill celebrate Nurses Day 2020 Chocolate pizza day at Cochrane Ruaridh and Niah visit Newark with gifts Dianne tries a new hair style during pamper session at Spiers Congratulations to Cochrane's birthday girl, Moira Team Newark help resident call loved ones in Australia Ranfurly's sweet donation Pamper time at Manorcroft Planting flowers for summer at Manorcroft Thursday night at Newark Thanks to Bob and Heather from Springhill staff Some pictures from this week at Burnside Spiers receive health snack from community group Ranfurly resident's grandson plays the pipes Saturday afternoon bowling game at Ranfurly Family brings in items to decorate Bob's door in Springhill cake baking and decorating Concentration and smiles at Spiers An afternoon in Spiers 'salon' has residents looking and feeling great Heartfelt donation to Newark on daughter's anniversary Flavoursome 'thank you' enjoyed by Ranfurly staff Amey Contracts support Cochrane and Ranfurly Spiers residents enjoy the fresh air Annette's birthday in Spiers Newark's Moira named 'Herald Hero' Tommy enjoys morning stroll at Spiers Garden picnic at Cochrane Daily donations at Cochrane Chocolate bouquet delivered to Spiers Cochrane enjoy another fantastic show by songbook melodies Cochrane staff enjoy chat with resident Anna Lyn from Cochrane treated to a pamper session Burnside residents know how to relax Spiers sing along, quiz and charades Betty over the moon with new hair style thanks to Newark team Lovely cakes for Laurel Bank A very sweet gesture for Spiers Afternoon tea in the garden unit in Springhill Perfect time for pamper sessions at Spiers Coronavirus Outbreak Update A paw-fect afternoon in the sun at Manorcroft Katie's 100th Birthday at Newark Spiers lunch alfresco Family fundraising supports Burnside Spicy Garden deliver to Cochrane Soaking up the sun at Spiers Team Cochrane learn new skills Wellbeing reading Springhill Jeanette's social distance visit from Jim at Newark Sweet memories at Spiers Joan's 87th birthday at Manorcroft Fruit tasting at Spiers
  • June - 2020
    Project designed to bring smiles to Manorcroft is completed Cochrane's fun weekend in the sun Beautiful cake baked for Ranfurly night shift team Bowling in the sunshine at Manorcroft Val and Barry have dinner together at Manorcroft Tommy and family enjoy drive through visit at Spiers New arrival signals the start of summer at Springhill A chat in the sun at Springhill Friends of Cochrane craft in support of home Sweeping and smiles at Spiers Kathleen's 100th birthday at Willow Bank Bank Holiday Weekend at Willow Bank Drive through visit at Cochrane Pool games in the garden at Newark Staff appreciation lunch at Spiers Music and chat with tea and cake at Spiers Another happy drive through experience at Spiers Jigsaws in Melrose at Spiers Garden party at Burnside Ladies and gents of leisure at Spiers Marilyn's social distance visit at Manorcroft Jeanie celebrates 95th birthday at Burnside BBQ at Linson Life is sweet at Burnside Ranfurly residents relax in the sun Afternoon fun in the sunshine at Manorcroft Outdoor bingo at Newark Ice cream birthday party at Cochrane Joan's social distance visit at Manorcroft Pampering at Cochrane Betty's family visit her at Cochrane Spiers receive donation from Bonnymans Strawberry tarts treat for Spiers staff Susan's 90th birthday at Ranfurly Springhill residents swing into summer It's show time at Shakespeare Court Social distance visiting at Ranfurly Dominoes with Bryan at Shakespeare Court Delivery for Mary Madden at Spiers Spiers residents show off their shiny manicures Spiers received donations from Barrmill Jolly Beggars Burns Club Afternoon tea for Burnside sisters May receives visit from two daughters at Cochrane DASH donate delicious drink to Spiers Cochrane ladies make memory books Multi tasking Betty enjoys a fun afternoon in Cochrane Shakespeare Court celebrates the Queen's birthday Shakespeare receive kind gift from family of former resident Jean's 83rd birthday at Ranfurly Spiers enjoy sweet and savoury treats thanks to generous community Movie stars and salsa at Spiers Natalie and Mary make crowns for Shakespear's royal party Fun in the sun at Spiers Spiers' Melrose ladies love a manicure Moira loves a pamper day at Cochrane Community member donates jars of joy to Spiers Care Home Out in the sun at Spiers Lesley entertains at Cochrane Birthday fun at Ranfurly Spiers sweetie shop Christina's special visit at Burnside Bell's 82nd birthday at Burnside Billy Wylie's birthday at Ranfurly George ready for Father's Day at Ranfurly Ranfurly ladies enjoy a great hair day Father's Day at Shakespeare Court Bill lends a hand at Burnside Games day at Spiers Sociable Spiers residents enjoy online tea and blether sessions Ranfurly residents take the party outdoors Bingo at Spiers Fresh air and fun at Burnside Sunshine activity session for Shakespeare residents Aquapaints prove popular with Springhill residents Blooming lovely delivery for Spiers Music day at Cochrane Joan's birthday at Spiers Agnes gives Newark's gnomes a makeover Jim lending a hand in Newark A leisurely afternoon for Spiers residents A well deserved treat for Springhill Cochrane's sweet shop receives a boost Springhill thank Diego for kind donation Burnside grateful for Asda goodie box Monday morning music and exercise class at Ranfurly Strawberry skewers and smiles for Springhill residents Virtual host Lawrence entertains Spiers' ladies and gents
  • July - 2020
    A busy day at Spiers Ranfurly's Dorothy turns 88 Bingo at Willow Bank Dominoes and chin wag at Spiers Making meaningful memories at Burnside Eric and Audrery reminisce at Manorcroft Burnside's Marion proudly shows off her personalised present Baking at Willow Bank Morning stories at Spiers Shakespeare residents write letters to local students Decorating buns at Willow Bank An afternoon outdoors at Spiers Cochrane team help Nan keep active with their faith Mary enjoys arts and crafts at Shakespeare 4th July celebrations at Spiers Garden visits at Burnside Banter with Bill and Ben at Spiers Ball exercises at Burnside Quiz at Shakespeare Mary's 95th Birthday at Laurel Bank Happy new hair day at Burnside Beautiful scrubs donated to night shift team at Burnside Spiers enjoy bingo John returns to entertain residents at Ranfurly Spiers residents resume safe outings on Silverline Care minibus Art, crafts and treats in Spiers Memory book chat with Jeanette at Cochrane Spiers resident have a day at the races Burnside receive fantastic new furniture for the garden Slimming club continues at Springhill Mocktail Monday at Manorcroft Manorcroft residents all smiles after having their hair styled Games and galavanting at Spiers Ben and Betty from Spiers venture out on our bus Ian makes great progress at Burnside Spiers trip to Port Glasgow Newark ladies are busy bees in the garden Coffee morning at Manorcroft Pat's 'over the wall' visit Lately at Spiers... Spiers' contribution to Care Home Day Gardening at Shakespeare Court Relaxing in the Namaste Room at Spiers Spiers residents enjoy Bunny and Co's virtual visit Hollywood mask fun for Ranfurly residents Love is patient at Burnside A 'grand ol' time' at Spiers Bridie shows off her new hair do in Spiers Prize winners all smiles at Newark Springhill staff delighted with creative donation Spiers receive exceedingly thoughtful donation Storytelling at Spiers Beverly's 51st birthday at Burnside A sunny trip to 'The Port' for Spiers residents Another busy coffee morning at Manorcroft Arts and crafts at Cochrane Val all smiles thanks to new hair style at Manorcroft Beautiful cupcakes delivered to Newark Resourceful Newark residents pose with 'props' for photographs Nan overjoyed during catch up at Cochrane Making raspberry buns at Willow Bank Leisure time at Spiers Trip to Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve for Spiers residents Cakes and cupcakes for Mays birthday bash at Cochrane One to one time with Susan at Spiers Chilling out at Burnside Time spent well at Burnside Hair styles and smiles at Cochrane Jessie catches up with daughter Elaine at Spiers Congratulations to Cochrane's cook Pauline Bridie from Spiers relaxes at local nature reserve Entertainment at Ranfurly Cochrane show support for Linwood Farm Bernie and Freddy from Newark venture out in the minibus Disco dancing at Spiers A very special birthday at Manorcroft Pug love at Spiers Life's a beach at Cochrane Care Home Reminiscing about fishing in Springhill Ranfurly celebrates Martin's birthday School day stories at Spiers Margaret is the birthday girl at Spiers Marilyn celebrates daughter's birthday at Manorcroft Hazel's happy hair day at Manorcroft
  • August - 2020
    A lovely time at Spiers Sweet day for Cochrane residents Songbook Melodies bring the sounds of summer to Spiers Garden visit at Cochrane Hector's 93rd birthday at Burnside
• 2019
  • January - 2019
    Silverline Care invests in its future with two new appointments
  • February - 2019
    Yoga at Burnside Care Home Manorcroft sponsors local rugby team
  • March - 2019
    Newark residents join forces with neighbouring homes Residents given a warm welcome at Cochrane Care Home Relatives of Burnside residents invited to come and have their say Spiers residents look forward to weekly visit from local students Music and dominoes make for an afternoon of fun at Ranfurly Care Home Furry friends land at Newark Care Home Moving and handling training at Springhill Fresh air and fun is a boost for Burnside residents Springhill Care Home residents visit Green Acres Riding Centre Sweet moment pupils flip pancakes at Spiers Care Home
  • April - 2019
    Mother's Day at Manorcroft Care Home Newark Care Home Manager 'amazed' by act of kindness Fun and therapy at Spiers Care Home Jeanette's birthday bash at Burnside Newark residents enjoy high tea Volunteer drivers wanted! (Scotland) Outdoor activities are a boost for Burnside residents Cochrane residents show off their skittles skills Springhill residents make the perfect Mocktails Quiz time at Spiers Meaningful activities involving movement at Burnside Cochrane residents delighted to receive Easter Cards from Moo Music guests Daffodils and dancing make for a lovely day at Newark Springhill folks take a ride down memory lane Spiers' Easter bonnet winners Ponsa enjoys the spring sunshine in Newark Care Home's gardens Creative residents in Cochrane make lovely cards Ranfurly's Easter Egg hunt Spiers residents enjoy exercise class Madhatter's Party at Springhill Burnside's Easter Bonanza Linson Court Manager named 'Manager of the Month' Springhill's Easter egg hunt A day out to Largs for Ranfurly residents Massage and reflexology at Cochrane New art class proves popular with Spiers residents Ranfurly residents have a lovely time at Dobbies Carpet bowls fun for Ranfurly residents Burnside Care Home makes links with local lunch club
  • May - 2019
    Local primary invites Newark residents for some continental cuisine Variety is key for Ranfurly's activities schedule Residents bake and decorate cakes in Ranfurly Another marvellous Moo Music session at Ranfurly James celebrates his 90th birthday with fellow Ranfurly residents and family members Congratulations to Cochrane Kind donation allows 'hardworking' Springhill staff to spruce up home's chill-out room Sheena enjoys a special birthday party at Burnside Three gents from Ranfurly enjoy a trip to Lomond Shores Camping themed Moo Music class at Cochrane Spiers residents enjoy a burger, bus trip and beach views Music Box entertains Cochrane residents A leisurely Sunday for Shirley's 83rd birthday in Spiers Care Home George's 90th party at Ranfurly Pet Therapy and Dominoes - just a regular afternoon in Spiers Kind carer offers new art classes at Burnside Ranfurly residents step aboard Seagull Trust Cruises Mary, from Spiers, and granddaughter Kirsteen go shopping Activities moved outside at Burnside Day trip to Irvine for the residents of Spiers A 'joyful' day in the sun in Newark Laurencekirk Primary Pupils are back at Burnside Elizabeth lends a hand in Springhill Puppy love and ice lollies ensure a lovely day at Ranfurly Muriel's 89th and Moo Music in Ranfurly Quality time with loved ones in Burnside One to one time with Cathy from Spiers Cissie turns 85 in Spiers Notice To Suppliers - Change of Address/Contact Details & Purchasing Process Andrew helps keep Burnside in bloom Annette's birthday celebrations in Spiers 'Many hands made light work' in Newark Chair - obics at Cochrane Skittles in Cochrane's Wallace Unit Inter-generational fun with Moo Music A sing-song in Spiers Maddie's 69th plus arts and crafts in Ranfurly A lovely day for Katy helps Burnside staff smile Reminiscence and art therapy at Spiers Carpet bowls fun for Ranfurly residents Linson residents attend Batley Vintage Fayre Hope Hall visit Ranfurly A trip to the panto for Newark Care Home Newark don leg warmers and head bands for sponsored walk
  • June - 2019
    Lawrence returns to Ranfurly Care Home Cochrane throw a party for Joan's 90th Birthday Music and dance at Linson Court Linson Court residents eye up new clobber at clothes sale Ranfurly residents venture to Dobbies Teddy Bears have their picnic at Cochrane Chalk n Cheese class proves popular at Spiers Care Home Ranfurly residents thrilled to see pupils from St Anthony's Primary Springhill residents venture out to Largs Burnside gather together to commemorate D Day The best of both worlds at Ranfurly Spiers residents have an 'historic' adventure Connect 4, a cuppa and a chat in Cochrane Libbie and Jasper join Linson Court during half tern St Michael's pupils return to Newark Susan, Angus and Cathy celebrate birthdays on the same day in Ranfurly Ranfurly staff enjoy a dance with residents Spiers host a quiz for all ages Tabletop games prove popular with Linson Court residents Moo Music at Cochrane Care Home 1106 Spiers residents are big on bingo Linson Court charity cupcake sale Burnside duo have a laugh in the garden Rena makes a cream tea for Newark residents Church Service at Cochrane Sunny trip to Lomond Shores calls for ice cream for Cochrane residents Staff in Linson bowled over by residents skills Linson Court's Cupcake Day a huge success 'Question ball' helps Ranfurly residents get to know each other Spiers residents attend Beith Gala Day The two Bettys from Cochrane go to the bingo Special concert gets Burnside folk singing Linson Court residents love arts and crafts Newark Summer Fete Manorcroft residents delighted to participate in church service Burnside boys go visit Montrose FC Jean turns 93 in Newark Cochrane's new arrivals Entertainer brings a bit of magic to Burnside Always time for a boogie in Cochrane Springhill's new nail bar is complete Charlie Gorman entertains Spiers' residents Margaret's 91st Birthday in Ranfurly Meringues and Mocktails in Cochrane Terry is Spiers' supreme quiz master New gadgets receive a thumbs up from Cochrane residents Springhill take afternoon tea outdoors Liz enjoys fish and chips after shopping trip A sweet day out for the residents of Ranfurly Care Home Trip to Hayes Garden Centre for the residents of Springhill
  • July - 2019
    Billy and Jean put on their dancing shoes Students continue to visit Burnside Care Home Strawberry cream tea in the sun at Newark Burnside wish Bell a happy birthday Springhill's new artwork soothes residents Cochrane residents work up a thirst after memory quiz Spiers residents enjoy music therapy with Mary Caring About Physical Activity at Spiers Entertainer John provides the soundtrack for Ranfurly residents Friendship blooms at Burnside Trip to Lochwinnoch for Cochrane's gents Painting with Chalk n Cheese at Spiers Summer House officially opened at Manorcroft's annual fair Cochrane residents enjoy a reality check Spiers residents relax outdoors listening to audio books and music Church Service at Springhill Watching Wimbledon in Manorcroft Arts and Crafts in Spiers garden with Margaret and Robert Dominoes in the garden for Spiers' residents Dominoes, of any size, a firm favourite in Springhill Care Home Moo Music at Cochrane 1607 George enjoys a trip after settling into Springhill Green-fingered Springhill residents do some pot planting Spiers residents take a canal trip with Seagull Cruises Doll therapy out in the garden in Springhill Care Home Cochrane ladies look swell in their sun hats Bingo and flower arranging at Spiers Harvesting radishes and music therapy at Spiers Art Class in Cochrane Norma enjoys arts and crafts in Ranfurly Lingo Flamingo at Spiers Springhill residents enjoy a day out at the park Moo Music at Ranfurly 1907 Lawrence quizzes Spiers residents A fine day for the Burnside family John celebrates 95th birthday with fellow Ranfurly residents Spiers' gardens provide a breath of fresh air for resident Cissie The Ninjas from Newark go for gold again Morning activities in Ranfurly Cochrane Summer Fete 2019 Que sera, sera - whatever will be, at Burnside Facials and hand massages at Burnside Shoogalie Road presents Bingo Bella at Ranfurly Some fab photos of Moo Music at Cochrane High tea at Lynnhurst Hotel for the Cochrane ladies Newark Care Home Choir It's seedling season at Cochrane Care Home
  • August - 2019
    Springhill gents take a trip to the Aviation Centre A picture speaks a thousand words of life at Springhill Linson Court celebrates Yorkshire Day Burnside ladies head to Angus for a shopping trip Spiers residents harvest some impressive veggies from the garden 50s singalong at Cochrane Cochrane residents head out for a fish tea Fantastic day out at Luss for Springhill residents A magical musical moment with Moira at Burnside Spiers residents celebrate their new shed thanks to Doogie's hard work Music Box gets Cochrane residents dancing Winter themed Moo Music was snow joke at Cochrane Care Home Ellen joined by loved ones at Spiers to celebrate her 82nd birthday Doreen takes a jewellery class in Cochrane An afternoon in the garden is just the ticket for this Cochrane couple Cathy and fellow Ranfurly residents head out to Habbies for her birthday celebrations After an alfresco lunch, Spiers residents enjoy music quiz Time for Spiers residents to relax, after they help out with the chores Cochrane residents 'play their cards right' Leith celebrates his birthday with family and friends at Burnside Falls awareness at Cochrane Care Home Spiers residents continue to enjoy monthly art group Newark residents enjoy reminiscing at football memories event Bingo and a trip to Lomond Shores for Ranfurly residents Knit and natter session at Cochrane Care Home Bingo time at Cochrane Cochrane resident Rhona loves doing her housework after breakfast Safari Park fun for Burnside residents Cowboy themed party at Ranfurly All smiles from Cochrane residents at the tea dance Sweet activities at Burnside Best friends reunited at Burnside Christian sings to Springhill residents 'Famous couple' themed quiz at Cochrane Arthur attends daughter's 60th thanks to selfless staff from Newark Burnside staff arrange for Joan to attend Lunch Club 13 Springhill residents learn Italian with Lingo Flamingo Newark Choir brings residents, relatives and staff together Animal themed Moo Music at Cochrane British Legion visit Springhill Spiers' pyschic night fundraiser Rena's pamper session at Newark Care Home More meringues and mocktails in Cochrane Cochrane hosts a Hawaii party Arts and Crafts at Ranfurly Burnside resident receives prestigious Rotary award Summer spectacular show at Manorcroft Moo Music at Ranfurly 3008 Trip to Troon and Irvine for Springhill residents Springhill residents bake their cakes and eat them
  • September - 2019
    Picture Perfect moment in Spiers Manorcoft residents keep fit Spiers residents enjoy local history talk A selection of activities make for a lovely Sunday at Spiers A day at the pub for Newark residents Arts n Crafts bring residents together in Cochrane Springhill residents stay relaxed thanks to visit from therapet Meditation and relaxation at Ranfurly Stan and Sheila from Manorcroft take a trip to Skipton Movie night at Cochrane Music therapy with Leanne at Burnside Cochrane residents enjoy some late summer sun Singing and dancing in Cochrane Care Home Christian serenades Spiers residents Men's group at Cochrane Spiers Care Home Trophy continues to be a success at Beith Bowling Club Burnside attend coffee morning in support of local community Cochrane Care Home welcomes Moo Movers Spiers residents out and about in Ardrossan Action on hearing loss visit Springhill Margaret’s daughter helps keep Springhill Care Home in bloom Springhill residents 'try before we buy' News and chat in Tannahill Unit in Cochrane Care Home Newark's trip to the transport museum Shopping trolly games helps Cochrane resident's imagination run wild Arts and crafts in Cochrane Tommy , Betty and Janet from Spiers enjoy a drive to Loch Lomond Playing skittles at Cochrane Cochrane's ladies relax with some flower arranging Irene and family celebrating her birthday at Newark Care Home Spiers and Newark residents head to the cinema Newark residents have a strawberry cream tea in the September sun Surprise birthday for Mylene at Cochrane Cochrane residents have fun playing hook a hoop Residents at Spiers take a trip to the Kelpies
  • October - 2019
    Cochrane residents become Rockstars for the day! Cochrane residents canal cruise Entertainers visit Spiers care home much to residents delight Unusual visitors at Ranfurly Cochrane residents' day trip to Ikea Residents enjoy sing-a-long sessions at Spiers Spiers residents spend the day at Glasgow's Transport Museum Margaret and Janet's birthday celebrations at Cochrane Outing to local farm for Burnside residents Manorcroft's first coffee morning a huge success Two special birthday milestones at Ranfurly care home Sensory sessions at Spiers Sheila's 94th birthday celebrations at Burnside Arts and Crafts fun at Spiers Elizabeth's 100th birthday! Trip to Rouken Glen for Cochrane residents Newark Nursery visit Spiers residents Elsie and Joe's restaurant visit Arts and Crafts at Cochrane Elevenses is a social time at Spiers David's trip down memory lane to Kilbirnie Bowling Club Rufus the dog puts smiles on residents' faces in Cochrane 90th birthday celebrations in Cochrane Ranfurly 'wear it pink' in aid of cancer awareness H'ween arts and crafts at Ranfurly Day out at Garden Centre for Ranfurly residents Carpet bowls provides indoor fun for Ranfurly residents Newark plant bulbs and sing songs with friends from local nursery Thank you to Linwood Farm for delicious cake! Bernard's birthday celebrations A special pamper and chat for Spiers residents Cochrane residents enjoy an autumnal afternoon thanks to nature trail Porten Cross outing for Spiers Residents Manorcroft full of community spirit thanks to Harvest Party Jack celebrates his 99th birthday at Cochrane Moo Music continues to visit Ranfurly October's been a busy month for Spiers residents Flower arranging in Newark Care Home Beith Church Guild Service held at Spiers Care Home Bram the Therapet visits Cochrane Iolanda celebrates her 92nd birthday at Burnside Spiers throw a spooktacular party for Halloween Pumpkin carving at Ranfurly Halloween at Manorcroft
  • November - 2019
    Russell turns 90 in style with party at Ranfurly Some unusual characters get the Halloween spirits going at Burnside Newark Nursery join residents for Halloween fun Sea air and scenery for the Burnside residents Cochrane residents enjoy a cuppa in the winter sun An excursion to Largs and the local bingo for Spiers residents Fun from Ranfurly to Rouken Glen Sparkling fun for Cochrane residents on Bonfire Night Silverline Care expands portfolio with the addition of Shakespeare Court Care Home Game of dominoes for Spiers residents Shirley enjoys a great hair day at Spiers Poppy making at Ranfurly Cathy celebrates her birthday in Cochrane Newark residents get by with a little help from their friends Burnside culture vultures heard to Aberdeen's new art gallery Spiers residents head over the sea to Millport Nina Queen's 85th birthday Fred celebrates turning 85 at Newark Burnside travel to Montrose to watch Forfar match Beith Primary early years pupils visit Spiers Ranfurly welcome their friends from St Anthony's Bert celebrates his 96th birthday at Burnside Linson Court holds special party for centenarian Chalk and Cheese art group return to Spiers Spiers Table Top sale is a big success Activity time is a family occasion at Burnside Ranfurly residents love a sing song Lawrence hosts a special St Andrew's Day quiz Doreen teaches Cochrane residents how to make bobble hats Ranfurly residents like to boogie at the Lagoon Centre disco Morning coffee at the Lynnhurst Hotel for Ranfurly Springhill's exercise session makes residents feel more at a spa than a care home Pamper time for Cochrane's Megan Fun and learning for Cochrane's fall awareness attendees Springhill residents go shopping at Silverburn Ruby soaks up the festive atmosphere Kilbarchan Nursery visit Cochrane Cochrane staff impressed by 99 year old Jack's art skills Residents and their family enjoy pet therapy at Springhill Balloon fun for Ranfurly residents Fun and flowers with Beith Primary pupils for Spiers residents Memories and laughter with Cochrane ladies A merry afternoon with music at Burnside Newark residents deliver the gift of fresh cakes Silverline Care Annual Awards Ceremony Memorandum Caribbean cocktails at the ready for Springhill residents Ranfurly residents prep for Christmas fair An indoor bowling rematch at Ranfurly Springhill's newest entertainer stuns residents Burnside's Bill relaxes with some music A Dumbarton day out keeps Spiers residents entertained St Andrews day at Cochrane
  • December - 2019
    Springhill ladies make their cake and eat it Spiers celebrate St Andrew's Day Lawrence hosts Christmas quiz at Spiers St Andrew's Day at Ranfurly More artistic fun at Spiers Ranfurly residents treated to panto by Shoogallie Road Day out to Parkhead for Newark residents Spiers residents receive invitation to afternoon tea Cochrane ladies make crafts for Christmas St Anthony's Primary visit Ranfurly Burnside residents decorating their tree Christmas Coffee Morning at Manorcroft Newark's little helpers get ready for Christmas fete Festive fun for Beith Primary pupils at Spiers Care Home High Parish Church conducts Christmas Service at Ranfurly Gerri and Doreen celebrate birthdays at Burnside Morning coffee at the Lynnhurst Hotel for Spiers resident A special Christmas morning at Spiers Manorcroft's happy trippers head out to Junction 32 shopping outlet Manorcroft Christmas Fair Cochrane residents' trip to pantoland Nancy from Spiers enjoys art during her one to one time Cochrane's Betty enjoys the Christmas market Jo Cox Foundation visit Manorcroft Visit from the Salvation Army Juniors to Manorcroft A great time had by all at Spiers with entertainment from Christian Salvation Army Band visits Cochrane Burnside Chrismas Party Manorcroft's residents trip to Masserellas Christian provides soundtrack for Ranfurly's Christmas party Spiers outing to Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery Manorcroft Memory Tree St Margaret's pupils visit Ranfurly and sing Christmas carols St Margaret's pupils carol sing at Cochrane Christmas elf keeps Newark on their toes Spiers festive bingo Spiers' carers take residents on a shopping trip Leslie and Harold from Manorcroft attend community Christmas lunch Kind donation boosts Spiers therapy collections Auchenlodment Nursery visit Ranfurly Spiers staff take on the roll of Santa Cochrane Christmas Fayre 2019 Burnside ladies enjoy festive meal with Laurencekirk lunch club Cochrane ladies go Christmas shopping Spiers Christmas party with Music Box Festive fun at Linson Court Madni primary school visit Manorcroft Kilbarchan nursery kids enjoy final visit to Cochrane for 2019 Spiers ladies attend musical minds club Parties continue at Cochrane Bram brings some therapy to Cochrane Mary from Spiers attends Beith Primary nativity Crunchie visits Manorcroft Johnstone High School choir visit Cochrane Spiers residents relax with family Local football team sing to Manorcroft Christmas day at Manorcroft Fish suppers and karaoke fun for Spiers residents Fun at Spiers Cochrane's Christmas tables
• 2018
  • June - 2018
    Care Home Open Day a huge success at Newark Care Home
  • July - 2018
    The 1950's comes to Burnside Care Home
  • August - 2018
    Burnside care home couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
  • September - 2018
    Linson Court Care Home launches tuck shop to reignite resident's memories
  • October - 2018
    Silverline Care restores listed Springhill Care Home to its former glory
  • November - 2018
    Care Inspectorate scoops quality improvement award
  • December - 2018
    The ‘Miracle Man’ of Beith set to complete his incredible recovery
• 2017
  • January - 2017
    Newark Care Home summer fete raises nearly £1,000