A Newton Mearns care home has brought generations together for a summer fete, raising £1,500 for Scottish Autism with the help of local organisations, groups and businesses.
Friends, family and the wider community were invited to join residents at Mearns House Care Home for an afternoon of music, dancing and entertainment, with special visitors ranging from Maggie''s Rodeo Dancers to Clarkston Fire Service.
An incredible £1,000 was raised on the day, topped up to £1,500 by Meallmore, with all funds going to Scottish Autism.
An afternoon built around the community
Along with the dancing and a fire engine to explore, entertainment was provided by Wee Tait Entertainment, who brought a bar, DJ and bouncy castle, local dance group DCA, and regular visitors to Mearns House, Golf in Society. Guests of all ages were spellbound by local magician Terry, and the Bunny & Co petting zoo drew a steady crowd.
The afternoon was packed with activities, including face painting, craft stalls and a raffle with an array of prizes donated by local businesses.
Why Scottish Autism
Scottish Autism is Scotland''s leading autism charity, supporting autistic people and their families across the country while taking action to achieve a more inclusive world for all autistic people.
As part of our Summer Fete, Mearns House chose to raise money for autism awareness, because it is a cause that touches the hearts of many families within our care home, community and beyond. As a care home, we are committed to standing beside those living with autism and their loved ones, helping to raise awareness and contribute towards a more inclusive and compassionate society for everyone.
Care Home Manager, Mearns House
A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making the event such a huge success, and for everyone who came along to join in the fun. Seeing our residents smiling, laughing, dancing, taking part in activities, enjoying the entertainment, meeting people and being at the heart of the day was what made all the hard work worthwhile. The day was about so much more than fundraising. It was about community, inclusion, friendship, kindness and coming together, and we are thrilled to have raised £1,500 for this important charity in the process.
Care Home Manager, Mearns House
Live well every day
With a commitment to live well every day, Mearns House offers a diverse range of activities for residents to encourage social connection, creativity and physical wellbeing, as well as fostering links with the local community. Days like this one are part of that: the home opening its doors to Newton Mearns rather than waiting for Newton Mearns to come to it. You can see more of how that works across our homes on Life at Meallmore.
About Mearns House Care Home
Mearns House provides residential, nursing and dementia care in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, within easy reach of Clarkston, Giffnock, Busby and the south side of Glasgow. The home is run by Meallmore, a family-owned Scottish care provider, with a team who put residents first every day.
If you are looking at care in East Renfrewshire, you can visit the Mearns House page, find a care home near you, or read our guides on choosing and funding a care home in Scotland. More stories from our homes are on the news hub and in Great Places to Live.
