Resident news
Isa's Birthday Celebrations
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Isa MacRae, who has lived at Alexander House since May this year, celebrated her 85th birthday on Saturday 18th September. A party was held in the home for Isa with well known local singer Benita Baugh, who is very popular with the residents of Kingdom Homes care homes, entertaining the residents with music and some of their favourite songs.
Congratulations on your birthday Isa.
Alice Catches Up With Her Life Long Friend
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Alice Black had a visit from her lifelong friend, Alice Parker recently. The two enjoyed turning back the clock as they remembered their service together in the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) during World War Two. Here is their story as told by…
Dunfermline Abbey Outing
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
A joint party of residents from Alexander House and their neighbours at Craigie House enjoyed a trip out on the mini bus to Dunfermline Abbey. Tom, mini bus driver, wrote in his diary:-
Wednesday 23rd June
A trip to Dunfermline Abbey…
Tom's Tours - More Trips on the Bus
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Here are some more notes from Tom's diary
Monday 7th June - Alexander House and Craigie House
A very rainy day didn't dampen the spirits of our party of residents from both Craigie House and Alexander House on another barge trip along the…
Day Trip to Callander
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Residents from Alexander House and Craigie House enjoyed a combined trip on the bus with Tom. Here is Tom's report on the outing:-
Friday 4th June - Alexander House and Craigie House.
It was a glorious morning as we left Crossgates to visit…
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…
VE Day Memories
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Alexander House residents and staff went back in time to remember VE Day earlier this month. The home had a visit from the Fife Mobile Museum and Gallery. This service, run by Fife Council, is free and aims to make exhibits from local museums…
Isobel's Fundraising Feat for Alexander House
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Isobel Lawrence who lives in Crossgates has been busy with her knitting needles. Although she only took up knitting as a hobby in the last few months she has knitted and sold around 30 scarfs in that time, raising a massive £110 which she has very kindly donated to the Residents Fund at Alexander House.
Last week Isabel was presented with a bouquet of flowers as a thank you from…
A Great Day Out on the Barge
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Now that the weather is getting better some of the residents at Alexander House took a trip out on the mini bus to the Seagull Trust's barge at Ratho. The Seagull Trust is a charity which takes disabled and infirm passengers for trips on the Union…
Archie Connell honoured by fellow Masons
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Archie Connell, a resident of Alexander House, had a visit from some of his fellow Masons the other week to present him with his diploma for 50 years service to the Fife 40 Crossgates Lodge. Quite an achievement - well done Archie!!