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
Gardening Club
This morning some of our residents enjoyed our weekly gardening club out on the patio area as the sun started to swoop around and the warmth began to fill the air.
This week we focused on re-potting and tidying many of our hanging baskets from our terrace areas, and once finished we checked on our raised planters and gave them a good water and spruce up.
A successful morning in our totally beautiful garden!
Cumberland Grange Choir
We absolutely love our Monday afternoons here at Cumberland Grange.
Our choir is one of our residents favourite activities. Our choir is not just about singing, it's about community, bringing all of our residents and relatives together.
Singing releases endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, making it a staple activity for all of our residents.
We treasure our residents passion for the arts, and will always promote ways in order for our residents to express themselves.
Enjoying the sunshine
Well, hasn’t the weather this weekend been glorious.
Yesterday afternoon we soaked up the sunshine in our beautiful garden whilst listening to music and enjoying delicious cream teas.
Exercise Class with Lucas
This week we had the wonderful Lukas come in to do a fun fitness class with us.
Regular exercise not only boosts mental health but helps keeps bones, joints, muscles and ligaments strong - which is all vital for fall prevention and the wellbeing of our residents!
Cheese & Wine Afternoon
We recently had the privilege of sampling some local wine and cheese from The Cheese Shed, Bovey Tracey a lovely afternoon was had, leisurely grazing and socialising over some nibbles, complete with information sheets about each individual cheese.. It's safe to say there weren't many leftovers after this!
Cheers everyone for coming, and a big thank you to Ian and Ali for the fine selection.
Political History Morning
We recently enjoyed a presentation all about our political history and leaders throughout the years in light of the general election - followed by a fun quiz, music and some classic memorabilia!
Thank you Paul, for a stimulating and educational morning.
