Even some of the younger members of staff in Hutchinson Care Homes will tap their feet to the catchy ‘Come up and see me, make me smile’.. Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel Number one hit when it’s played… google it young uns.. you’ll know it… trust me! However the one thing we know for sure […]
It’s been a busy few months at Drummaul House in Randalstown despite lockdown. We painted our own rainbow to brighten up the garden and proudly displayed it. And on the same subject we helped Anne to write a letter to Boris Johnston himself to tell him about her frustrations during the lockdown… no response […]
We were delighted when Peggy Eaton from Irons Bakery in Ballymena came to visit us and share her skills with us on a delightful afternoon we had a few cupcakes making demonstrations to suit the seasons. A BIG thank you to Peggy Eaton for sharing her skills ans supplying the ingredients – come back soon […]
At Drummaul we had the best Christmas this year as over December we had an action-packed activity schedule. A big thanks to all the local schools and churches that visited us to sing in their choirs and that have made arrangements to visit us again throughout the year. Thank you to the catering staff for […]
Drummaul House resident Harry Reid was the winner of this years flourishing Award from the IHCP (Independent Health and Care Providers) as he has made such a vast improvement both physically and psychologically since his admission into the home. The awards ceremony was held on the 17th October but Harry wasn’t up to attending this […]
There’s lots happening at Drummaul House this December so watch this space for more information and pay us a visit – you will be made to feel very welcome ! 11th December…. Silent disco 2pm living room 14th December ….Christmas Sale 2-4pm 15th December…. Christmas choir 2pm 16th December…. St Benedict’s Choir 18th December…. […]
Our annual Christmas sale will be on this Saturday 14th December from 2pm to 4pm with free entry Enjoy our home made mince pies and short bread and warm yourselves up with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee. Our stalls will have a mixture of new and good quality pre-loved goods. Great gift […]
Staff and residents held a world war remembrance day to commemorate all the Servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. Peggy who is the daughter of our own Anna Irons who established Irons bakery in Harryville, Ballymena made everyone a favourite from the rations recipe book used during […]
Over Halloween we have had a great time enjoying the Halloween Festivities. We have been baking goodies while Coleen made homemade apple tarts in the kitchen. We had line dancers visit us and the residents loved when they went around to dance with them to the well-known country music. Thanks to everyone involved in making […]
The perfect bakes and cakes made the Macmillan Coffee Morning held recently at Drummaul House a rip roaring success with over £150 raised at the event for this worthy charity. In other news staff and residents were reminiscing about our childhood days and we made boats (or hats) out of folded newspapers and raced them. […]