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A popular trip with residents of a Falkirk care home has set sail again after being scuppered by Covid.

Outings on the local canals were a regular feature of the activities calendar at Wallside Grange in Lime Road, Tamfourhill.

For the first time since the pandemic began, three residents, Ruby Johnstone, Ann Haffey and Margaret Hastings, took to the water courtesy of the local charitable organisation, the Seagull Trust.

Starting off from the Trust’s base at South Bantaskine Estate, Falkirk, the round-trip taking in Linlithgow lasted about two hours with the majority of the scenery giving a get-away-from-it-all feel.

Melanie Bundy, Wallside Grange care home manager, said: “A canal trip with the Seagull Trust was a firm favourite with residents before the pandemic hit. “It is fantastic that we have been able to resume these trips as the residents enjoy taking in the views and watching the world go by at a leisurely pace. “The residents were so excited about the trip that they were counting down the days until it took place.”

With the easing of Covid restrictions, Wallside Grange is starting to resume its extensive programme of in-home activities, day trips, and visits from local community groups.

Melanie added: “All of our activities take into account the health, ability and wellbeing of residents and also are tailored to their personal hobbies and interests.

“In this case, the residents had not been on a canal boat before and were keen to experience one, so we arranged the Seagull Trust trip to make their wish become a reality.”

Offering 30 well-appointed bedrooms, Wallside Grange specialises in nursing care for older people, on a permanent or respite basis.

Seagull Trust Cruises provides free canal cruising to people with mobility issues, so that they can enjoy the relaxation and tranquillity that canal cruising has to offer and to help revitalise the Scottish Lowland Waterways.

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