Bagpipes and Irn-Bru were on the menu for Lanarkshire care home residents on Burns Night.
The annual event returned with a bang to Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw, as staff members came together to organise a day in honour of the Bard.
Local musician, Hayden McAvoy, visited the home to play a rendition of Flower of Scotland and Amazing Grace on the bagpipes.
The home’s ‘Fit-Baw’ exercise instructors, Paul Mooney and Seamus Duggan, led a gentle activity session during the day, while staff and residents enjoyed freshly baked, bright green cupcakes, shortbread and plenty of Irn-Bru.
Residents Trisha Dunn and Cathy Hillock recited the Address to a Haggis at supper, followed by residents raising a dram of whisky to the National Bard.
Cathy Togneri, service manager at Beechwood Care Home said:“Burns Night is always a lively celebration in the home for us, even last year when a lockdown tried to dampen the festivities.
“Our team always goes above and beyond to care for our residents, and it’s never more obvious than when they’ve got giant smiles on their faces from all the fun and games.”
The homes activities co-ordinator Helen Miller added: “It’s always a great day in the home, but this year Burns Night was a real morale boost.
“I love watching them get up to dance or join in on the singing – it shows the benefits of the activities work and that we’re really engaging the residents.”
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