A chance conversation

A chance conversation in a hotel brought Louise Clarkson to Pine Martin Grange and it certainly worked out well for her and our ladies and gentlemen who benefit from the wide range of activities that exercise their mind, body, and soul!

Until she became our Activities Coordinator, Louise had worked in several roles and sectors, including floristry, complementary therapy, and retail.

Then, when in a hotel one day she got to speak to some of the team who were building Pine Martin Grange, and this piqued her interest.

She applied for a job and did several roles at the home, including running meditation classes for the residents.

This then led to her being offered a newly created role as Activities Coordinator and the rest is history.

Louise says: “It’s a role I really enjoy and because I have been here from the beginning it means I have been able to put my own stamp on things.”

Louise, along with her Activities Assistant Keith, is tasked with coming up with a timetable for activities which support the positive social, mental, and physical wellbeing of our ladies and gentlemen.

This can involve organizing exercises classes, booking entertainers, setting up arts and crafts, games, and much more.

Louise explains: “I get tremendous satisfaction when I see our ladies and gentlemen engaging in a particular activity.

“Some come for the art, others like to play games, while many like watching the entertainers, but ultimately it’s about giving them the choice so as many people as possible take part.”

When she’s not devising the latest activity, married mum-of-one Louise enjoys dress making, upholstery, keeping fit and spending time with her family.