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Some Festive Photos from Camilla House
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Here are a selection of snaps taken at Camilla House over Christmas and New Year.
Merry Christmas from the Staff at Camilla
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Here is Santa with his little helpers at Camilla House looking very cheery and festive as they paused for a photograph in the snow.
Jackie and the staff wish all residents of Kingdom Homes throughout Fife a very Merry Christmas and Happy New…
Autumn Outings on the Bus
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Here are the latest excerpts from Tom the minibus driver's diary of trips that Camilla residents have enjoyed over the autumn.
Tuesday 7th September - A trip to the garden centre at Halbeath near Dunfermline on what was a day of terrible weather…
Many Happy Returns for Agnes
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Agnes Petrie celebrated her 85th birthday at Camilla House on 27th October 2010. Here she is with her birthday cake, baked by Margaret Ritchie, one of the chefs. Manager, Jackie Brown and Anna Gilgasch, Care Assistant looked on to wish Agnes, who has…
Grace Celebrates her 92nd Birthday
Monday, 25 October 2010
Grace Wallace who has lived at Camilla House since July 2006 celebrated her 92nd birthday on the 14th October. Grace has lived in Fife most of her life and worked on many farms during her working years.
As luck would have it Kevin Murphy was booked…
Rain Doesn't Dampen the Spirits at the Summer Fete
Monday, 20 September 2010
Ever predictable, the Scottish weather didn't manage to dampen the spirits of the intrepid staff and helpers at the Summer Fete on 7th August. The event was simply moved indoors with stalls set up inside the home. Tombola, cake and candy, face painting…
Anyone for Tennis?
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Watching the progress of Andy Murray at Wimbledon this year put residents in the mood for a bit of tennis action of their own and they decided to hold their own tournament.
Dorothy Wood was the eventual winner of the Ladies tournament. Male participants were a bit thin on the ground - maybe they were overwhelmed when they saw how good the ladies were!
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…
Camilla Residents Head For The Beach
Thursday, 3 June 2010
The recent sunny weather has made everyone at Camilla think of past days spent at the beach. The staff decided to bring these memories to life and organised a "beach party" for the residents. Staff uniforms were replaced by summer outfits and…
Easter at Camilla House
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
The residents at Camilla House held an Easter Egg decorating competition and an Easter Bonnet contest on Easter Sunday. Music was provided by M & M and some residents and visitors took the opportunity to have a wee dance before afternoon tea…