Resident news
Summer Fete is a Great Success
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Methven House residents and staff held their summer fete on Saturday, 25th June. The event had overwhelming support from relatives and friends of the home including the local MSP, David Torrance.
Stalls included crafts, tombola, face painting…
A Banquet Fit For Royalty
Thursday, 26 May 2011
The residents at Methven House settled down to watch William and Kate tie the knot on April 29th. Meanwhile it was all hands on deck in the kitchen and dining room as a banquet, fit for a Royal Wedding, was prepared for the residents to enjoy once the ceremony was over.
The dining room was decked out in bunting and Union Jack napkins added to add to the patriotic atmosphere of…
Easter Competition
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Margaret Paton won the Easter cake decorating competition. To make a change from Easter Bonnet decorating the residents decorated cupcakes this year at Methven House.
Many Happy Returns Florence
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Florence Gibson celebrated her 90th birthday in style at Methven House on 3rd May 2011. It was "open house" at Methven as no less than sixty of Florence's friends and family called in throughout the day to wish her Happy Birthday.
The room was…
Methven House Wishing Well
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Methven House residents, along with residents at all Kingdom Homes care homes, are now able to let us know what would truly make their day with our Wishing Well. As part of the Lifestyle Project which was piloted at Methven House we want to make these…
Frank Rates His Lifestory Book 10 Out of 10
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Frank Cowie, one of the first of Kingdom Homes residents to have his Lifestory Book completed is thrilled with the results of his labours.
He said that once he started to think back, many happy memories came flooding into his mind, some previously long forgotten and he has had a great laugh with Julie Wallace as he recounted them to her. "it has been like living my life over again" said…
Shopping In House
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Lloyds Pharmacy regularly call in to Methven House to enable residents who can't get out and about do their shopping in the comfort of the home.
Residents enjoy being able to choose for themselves from the range of toiletries and perfumes…
Methven House Comic Relief Mees the X Factor
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Over £60 was raised at Methven House for Comic Relief. Fun and games included an X Factor competition, Red Nose and Spoon Race and the Deep Fried Mars Bar Challenge.
April Activities at Methven House
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
The highlight of the month for residents at Methven House is the forthcoming royal wedding. All eyes will be on the television that day as William and Kate take their vows.
With the Scottish Parliament elections taking place on Thursday 5th May a question and answer session from the local SNP candidate on Thursday 7th April should also be of interest. The other parties will also be…
Dancers Visit Methven House
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Methven House had a visit from some of Kirkcaldy Scottish Country Dancers who performed for the residents much to their enjoyment and delight.
Seeing the youngsters dance brought back memories to some residents who were keen dancers…