A popular TikTok star entertained residents at a care home with a poetry afternoon.
Emma Armstrong, also known as The Wee Glesga Poet, visited Oakbridge Care Home in Knightswood to share her poems and engage the residents in creative writing.
Emma said: "I was honoured to be asked to come along to Oakbridge.
"I believe so much in the power of the spoken word to lift people up and nurture connection, and that’s something that I’m glad I was able to do with the lovely residents I’ve met."
The TikTok sensation, who has a social media following of 66,000, delighted the residents with live renditions of her self-penned poetry.
Her poems, including Hawl Nosey!, Dourfaced, Peggy McCourt, Dementia, and Growin’ up Scottish!, each depict the reality of Scottish life.
She has expanded her literary endeavours by launching a children's book titled Scheme Dug Millionaire, part of The WeegieWeans collection.
This book shares a touching tale of a stray dog on the streets of Glasgow, adding to her collection of five poetry books.
Her relatable themes and humorous style have made her a favourite, with one viral TikTok video amassing more than 1.2 million views.
Graham Ross, a resident of Oakbridge Care Home, said: "I thought the poems were brilliant.
"They were very entertaining, she gave us all a good laugh.
"I thought it was lovely to hear all the mentions of different places in Glasgow and reminisce on the experiences we all had growing up in the city."
Oakbridge Care Home, which is part of the Oakminster Healthcare Group, is one of five care homes owned and operated by the group across Glasgow.
Sunita Poddar, chief executive officer and founder of Oakminster Healthcare, said: "Our residents flourish in a nurturing environment, where personalised care and engaging activities are being prioritised.
"The positive feedback from the visit highlights the vital role that community-centred experiences play in their wellbeing."
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