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Fun in the sun as residents of Inverness care home hold first big event since Covid


By Rachel Smart

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Opening the new extension are Dept Provost Jackie Hendry, Alex Sinclair (the oldest resident) and Sophie Stewart (the youngest member of the care team ). .Picture: Callum Mackay..
Opening the new extension are Dept Provost Jackie Hendry, Alex Sinclair (the oldest resident) and Sophie Stewart (the youngest member of the care team ). .Picture: Callum Mackay..

Ponies, live music and a BBQ: these are just a few of the things that featured at Inverness care home's first big event since Covid.

Residents of Isobel Fraser Care Home welcomed the community into their sanctuary for the Celebration Day, which was a great opportunity to meet with people after a tough few years.

The event on Mayfield Road, was also an opportunity to officially open their new extension, with the ribbon being cut by the eldest resident, Alexander Sinclair, and the youngest member of staff, Sophie Stewart.

Senior carer at Isobel Fraser, Kara Mackay said: "It was so good to have friends and family there, but there was a lot of new faces with a lot of the community coming to support us.

"It was a great success, and everyone had a lovely day. The sun was out and we even had a visit from Trots of Fun Pony Parties, who are a favourite of the residents."

The community came out to support the care home. Picture: Callum Mackay
The community came out to support the care home. Picture: Callum Mackay
A ukulele band to entertain the guests. Picture: Callum Mackay..
A ukulele band to entertain the guests. Picture: Callum Mackay..
Sandi Elliot from Trots of Fun. Picture: Callum Mackay..
Sandi Elliot from Trots of Fun. Picture: Callum Mackay..

Strumness provided the music for the day, along with Willie Doig playing guitar, who is regular entertainer at the home.

The Celebration Day also included stalls and a treasure hunt for children with just under £3000 being raised over the course of the event. All the proceeds will go to fund activities for the residents, such as visits to wildlife parks, entertainers and the minibus to take them places.

Selfies in the sun. Picture: Callum Mackay
Selfies in the sun. Picture: Callum Mackay
Phoebe and Poppy Westley. Picture: Callum Mackay..
Phoebe and Poppy Westley. Picture: Callum Mackay..
The community came out to support the care home. Picture: Callum Mackay
The community came out to support the care home. Picture: Callum Mackay

Kara added: "A big thank you for everyone's generosity, time and company. We all had such a fabulous time and we hope that you all enjoyed your time in our home."


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