Resident news
A Trip on the Barge
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Residents enjoyed a trip on the Seagull Trust barge at Ratho in October last year.
Pictured just about to get on board are Cath Whyte, Mary Dewar, Bunty Dunn, Barbara Colville, Mary Henerson and Isa Reid.
Burns Supper at Camilla House
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
The residents at Camilla House celebrated the anniversary of Rabbie Burns birthday with a traditional Burns Supper in the home.
During the afternoon they were entertained by some of the pupils from Auchtertool Primary School who came over to recite…
Happy Birthday Isa
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Isa Reid has two reasons to celebrate this week. Like the rest of us she is celebrating Christmas but Isa also turned 90 years of age on Thursday 22nd December.
Isa is pictured above with Santa and Mrs Claus (Jackie Brown) at the Camilla House…
Decorated Windows are the Talk of the Village
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
The decorated windows at Camilla House in Auchtertool are the talk of the village and have won the Kingdom Homes competition.
The challenge for the eight care homes in the Group was to decorate the windows for Christmas and with their Snow…
Camilla House Christmas Party
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Camilla House residents, joined by many of their friends and families, had an early visit from Santa at their party on Wednesday 21st December.
Jack High was the entertainer and soon had everyone singing along with him and laughing at his…
Visit to the Safari Park
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Residents from Camilla House decided to visit Blair Drummond Safari Park when the Kingdom Homes minibus called at Auchtertool on 24th June.
All agreed it was worth the journey to the park which is just outside Stirling. They enjoyed seeing the many…
Royal Correspondence at Camilla
Monday, 30 May 2011
With the whole country preparing for the Royal Wedding in April, the residents and staff at Camilla House were no exception. Chef Margaret Ritchie wrote a letter to Her Majesty, the Queen to let her know how the residents planned to spend the day.
Imagine their delight when a reply was received from Her Majesty's Lady in Waiting saying how pleased the Queen…
Madge Celebrates Her Birthday
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Madge Owen celebrated her 91st birthday on March 22nd. Madge was joined by her daughter, son in law, grand daughter and great grandson.
Betty Shares Her Birthday With Rabbie Burns
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Betty Bartram who has lived at Camilla House since last April shares her birthday with none other than Rabbie Burns. Here she is with her birthday cake, daughter Karen beside her, during the home's Burns Day celebrations.
Some of the pupils from…
Isabelle Celebrates her 100th Birthday
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Camilla House staff were thrilled to have Isabelle Paterson celebrate her 100th birthday with them on 30th December 2010.
To mark the special day, a party was held in Isabelle's honour at Camilla House with several members of her…