Collaboration ‘plaid’ big part in new tartan
Care home residents and pupils team up
residents and staff to create the Balhousie tartan.
“We hope to take this even further and create some more items out the tartan.
“Huge thanks to all involved – they’ve worked hard to make this happen.”
Balhousie North Inch North Grove’s home manager Sandra Brennan added the creation of the tartan is as also a celebration of Balhousie Primary School, which closes its doors in 2022.
She said: “It’s a delight to be working so closely with Balhousie Primary School, and to see friendships formed between its pupils and our residents.
“The Balhousie Intergenerational Tartan bears the name of both our care home group and the school, and will be a lasting legacy for both – a permanent reminder of the links forged between the school and our North Inch North Grove home.
She added: “We’re so grateful to Ashleigh for helping to make this happen.”
Katrina Dormer, a teacher at the school and one of the leaders of Balhousie Primary School pupils and Balhousie Care group residents with Oor Willie and their tartan
the intergenerational project, said the relationships forged between pupils and residents were “truly tremendous”.
She said: “The school and the care home have been working together for many years.
“Our children visit on a weekly basis throughout the school year for game playing, sharing stories and singing songs with residents.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside the staff of Balhousie North Inch North Grove to allow such positive friendships.
“And I’d like to add the Balhousie Intergenerational Tartan project has been a huge success thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of the children and residents.”
To find out more about Balhousie Care Group visit www.balhousiecare. co.uk