Meallmore News
Issue September 2026
News & stories.
Small moments and larger milestones from our thirty care homes across Scotland. Written by the people who live and work in them.
The lead story
Meallmore Colleagues
3 September 2026
Meals Means More 2026: Six Chefs, Three Finalists and One Winner Still to Come
Six Meallmore chefs, one 90-minute cook-off and a judging panel packed with experience. Paul O'Brien, Robert Scott and Eilidh Mason are the final three, with the champion revealed on 28 October.
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FeatureIResident featureQueen for the Day: Parklands residents step into the spotlight
Residents at Parklands Care Home in Alloa took their turn in front of the camera for a Queen for the Day photoshoot, each in their own style.
3 September 2026
- FeatureIIColleague story
Six chefs, three finalists and one winner still to come
A 90-minute cook-off, a judging panel from luxury hospitality and a resident judge. How the 2026 Meals Means More final came down to three Meallmore chefs.
3 September 2026
IIIMeallmore ColleaguesMeet the Judges for Meallmore's Meals Means More 2026 Final
Care, luxury hospitality and a secret resident judge: meet the panel deciding the Meals Means More Champion 2026.
27 August 2026
IVMeallmore HomesKay Anderson Joins Pitfodels Wood as Deputy Manager
Experienced nurse and care leader Kay Anderson has joined Pitfodels Wood Care Home in Aberdeen as Deputy Manager, working alongside Home Manager Amanda Rennie ahead of the home opening in Winter 2026.
26 August 2026
VMeallmore ResidentsFrom the Academy to the community: Hilton Court residents build skills, confidence and purpose
Residents at Hilton Court Care Home in Rosyth are learning new skills, volunteering locally and taking on meaningful roles, including our first resident to graduate from the Academy of Care Chef Excellence.
26 August 2026
VIMeallmore HomesGreenan Manor rated 5 by the Care Inspectorate
Greenan Manor in Ayr has been rated grade 5 for how well its care and support is planned, following a two-day Care Inspectorate visit.
25 August 2026
VIIMeallmore HomesWe are backing Wish Ambulance Scotland
Our team at Pitfodels Wood Care Home in Aberdeen has become the first business to back Wish Ambulance Scotland, donating £500 to the 500 Wishes campaign.
24 August 2026
VIIIMeallmore ResidentsMartha celebrates her 100th birthday at Kynnaird House
Kynnaird House resident Martha celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, fellow residents and colleagues, with live music and a cake with her name on it.
24 August 2026
FeatureIXResident featureA century of kindness: Martha turns 100 at Kynnaird House
Martha celebrated her 100th birthday at Kynnaird House with family, fellow residents, colleagues and an afternoon of live music.
24 August 2026
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In their own words
Great places to live and work
First-hand accounts from residents and families about what daily life in a Meallmore home is actually like.
Residents at Parklands Care Home, Alloa
Queen for the Day: Parklands residents step into the spotlight
Residents at Parklands Care Home in Alloa took their turn in front of the camera for a Queen for the Day photoshoot, each in their own style.
3 September 2026
Resident at Kynnaird House
A century of kindness: Martha turns 100 at Kynnaird House
Martha celebrated her 100th birthday at Kynnaird House with family, fellow residents, colleagues and an afternoon of live music.
24 August 2026
Resident at Kelvinside Manor
Netball legend Moira returns courtside at Glasgow 2026
Scotland captain, national coach, MBE and Hall of Famer. Moira went back courtside at The Hydro with fellow resident Irene, and it felt like she had never left.
6 August 2026
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