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
National Carers Week Celebrations
National Carers Week Celebrations
We’ve had a fantastic week recognising all the truly amazing members of our care team here at Cumberland Grange during this year’s National Carers Week. We are so proud of all of our carers and we wanted to say a huge thank you, for everything they do to help, support and enhance the daily lives of all of our residents.
What has made it even more special is that our residents have been holding a daily poll to vote for their carer of the day, highlighting one individual has who gone above and beyond with their outstanding levels of support and care. All of our daily winners were presented with flowers and certificates in recognition of their achievements. Congratulations to all - we really appreciate everything that you do to make our home such a happy and welcoming place every single day.
Tour de Barchester 2023 starts at Cumberland Grange
Cumberland Grange were delighted to host the start of this year’s Tour de Barchester bike ride in support of the Barchester Charitable Foundation. Following on from the great success of last year’s inaugural event, the 4 day cycle ride will wind its way from Exeter, then along the south coast and finally arriving in Purley, south London this Friday, a total of 278 miles
Along with cyclists from the Tour de Barchester core riding team, our very own staff members – Head of Maintenance, Bob and Chef Chris were also lined up on the start line for the initial stage ride down to Exmouth.
All cyclists were waved through a magnificent balloon arch as they started off on their long ride to cheers and applause from both residents and staff members and there was even a special bubble machine and music to add to the uplifting atmosphere.
Good luck everyone!
International Nurses Day 2023
We celebrated International Nurses Day with a big thank to our Community Nurse colleagues
We can't thank you all enough for your dedication and commitment to the wider Pinhoe community and particularly for all of your care, support and understanding for our residents here at Cumberland Grange
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.
