Activities at Raleigh Manor Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Frankie Sidwick
Frankie has been in care since 2011. Her career began in a nursing home, then she moved to young adults with learning difficulties, and finally went on to a home that specialised in mental health. Frankie now brings this wealth of knowledge into her activities role here at Raleigh Manor.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Raleigh Manor Care Home
A Celebration of 30 Years of Care
An awesome achievement by Barchester Healthcare this month reaching an incredible milestone of 30 years of care. We came together as a home and recognised this moment with our residents and families.
Festive Themed Garden Centre
Our residents enjoy a trip out in the mini-bus every week to a variety of locations as they request. Garden centres are a popular choice and this week we took a group out to the local Kings Garden Centre. It was a very enjoyable trip out and very much reminded us what time of the year it is with the abundance of Christmas displays and decorations.
New Resident Launches Club to Share Joy of Poetry
A resident who recently moved into local Exmouth care home, Raleigh Manor has started a Poetry Club to share his long term passion, poetry.
Bill has been writing poetry for a very long time so when he came to live at Raleigh Manor the idea to share this passion with the other residents was welcomed by all.
Great Morning Out at the Garden Centre
A group of our residents really enjoy going to the local garden centre, Green Fingers.
On Wednesday by popular request, we made the trip to Green Fingers Garden Centre. The weather was good and so too the cafe, Arc. This is a great garden centre with a vast range of plants and all imaginable garden related equipment and gifts.
One of our residents managed to get some shopping in!
Prizes Awarded to Local School Children for Grandparents Day Competition
Three children at local primary, Brixington Primary Academy had a welcome surprise at assembly recently. Representatives from local care home Raleigh Manor attended to award prizes to the three winners of the Grandparents Day card colouring competition.
The competition was launched at the beginning of the month when school engaged with Raleigh Manor to colour Happy Grandparents Day cards for the residents. The winners were selected from 55 entries. Both staff and residents at the home participated in the judging process, selecting three winners.
Flowers to brighten our day
An introduction to flower arranging went down very well today with some great talent discovered amongst our residents. A big thank you to Alex from Lucerne House, who brought his own skills to the table.
Upcoming events
Christmas Table Centres
Master florist Kathryn Delve - virtual flower arranging workshop where we’ll be making some gorgeous Christmas table centres.Monday 25 November at 2pm.
Christmas Baking with Rachel
Kicking of the festive season with some tasty treats! Sunday the 1st of December at 2.30pm
Lights On Celebration
Join our Lights On Celebration as we are entertained by the Brixington Primary Academy Choir. On Monday the 2nd of December from 2.15pm.
Christmas with Cameron
Time to get our toes tapping again with Cameron Lemmer treating us to a Christmas special.Tuesday the 3rd of December at 2.30pm.
Christmas Wreath Making
Help us make a wreath for every residents door! All welcome in the Cafe Hub on Wednesday the 4th of December at 11am.
Mobility Repair Cafe
Bring your frames and walkers as Coastline Mobility offer a FREE brake check/adjust along with FREE rubber feet replacements for your frames. 2pm and 4pm on the 4th of Dec.
Claire's Christmas Special
One of our favourite performers will be here to entertain us with her Christmas Special.Guaranteed to please on Thursday the 5th of December at 2pm.
Christmas Card Making
Filling reception with Christmas creativity. Come and get those last minute cards hand-made!Friday the 6th of December at 2pm.
Crimbo Bingo
Time for the ultimate festive BINGO session.You won't want to miss out on this one! Be here on Saturday the 7th of December at 2.15pm.
