Activities at Cumberland Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Gosia Andrews
Hello, my name is Gosia and I am the Activities Co-Ordinator here at Cumberland Grange.
I have been in the care sector since 2008, and I also have a degree in teaching. I am here to arrange and run a varied Life Enrichment Programme which is full of fun activities for our residents to take part in. We do lots of different activities here which change on a regular basis, including weekly trips out in our mini bus, flower arranging, live musical performances, arts and crafts, cheese and wine nights and so much more. We also have groups which happen every week, mostly lead by our residents, including Poetry Club, Gardening Club, Politics and Pastries, Cumberland Grange Choir and Knit and Natter.
We have monthly resident meetings where we discuss life at Cumberland Grange. We talk about the activities that we currently run, including activities that our residents would like us to incorporate into the planner.
Making wishes come true is also something that we love to do. So, if our resident has a wish, together we try our best to make that happen, because life at Cumberland is about having fun and making even more special memories.
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Cumberland Grange Care Home
A Street Party to Remember
Our weekend of Coronation Celebrations concluded with an indoor street party, featuring musical entertainment from Timescale.
We enjoyed traditional picnic fayre, chatting and singing along to some of our favourite songs, performed by the wonderful duo Timeless.
It was the perfect end to a celebratory weekend, filled with happy memories that none of us will forget, enjoyed by everyone in the home, along with their families and friends.
Coronation Celebrations Begin at Cumberland Grange
Our weekend of Coronation Celebrations began with everyone joining together to share a very special moment, as we watched the crowning of King Charles III. In keeping with tradition, our residents then rang the bell to celebrate this momentous event, whilst raising a glass to toast the King and Queen.
Families and friends joined us for an afternoon BBQ as we all enjoyed sharing in this special occasion together.
Singing for Wellbeing
Our visits to the Singing for the Brain session run by Age UK in Exeter are always such fun, bringing everyone together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, along with fun vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and increase wellbeing.
Coronation Weekend Preparations
We’re getting ready for a weekend of celebrations here at Cumberland Grange and everyone one is getting involved !
The decorations are up with themed flags, banners and bunting all ready for celebrating this historic event with a barbeque and royal picnic, along with live music and entertainment over the 3 days.
Favourite Flavours
We really enjoy celebrating the birthdays of everyone living with us here at Cumberland Grange. Head Chef Chris is a wizard with the piping bag and always on hand to bake everyone's favourite flavoured cakes.
A very Happy Birthday to our wonderful resident Avril who celebrated with a slice of chocolate cake, shared amongst good friends.
Gardening Club Seedling Success
It's not been long since we planted our seeds and many are germinating already - peppers, courgettes, herbs and a colourful selection of flowers. We can't wait for the return of milder weather so we can get out in the garden and plant everything in our raised beds.
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