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.

Enriching life
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Gosia Maliga

Activities Coordinator

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 range of activities for our residents to take part in, keep them entertained and enrich their lives. From flower arranging, quizzes, arts and crafts to movies in the cinema, I try to make sure there is something for everyone here to take part in, and tailor events to suit each resident.  

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure

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

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CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

Yesterday some of our residents went along to Exeter Cathedral and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Carol Service - a fantastic festive outing which had us singing along!

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CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING (and of course some dancing!)

This weekend our residents continued getting creative with their Christmas preparations with card making - all with the help of Chefs delicious mince pies and Marieh Carey.

 

As we’re in December our count down to Christmas is on! With something festive happening every single day!

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CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 

Yesterday we were joined by some wonderful members of our community and beyond in a Christmas crafts session. We made small wreathes, dried fruit garlands and more. 

 

Our amazing Chef Chris made the BEST mince pies (in fact, some of the best our guests had ever eaten!!) and mulled wine which was thoroughly enjoyed. 

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We had a great time and can’t wait to have you all back again soon.

 

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 JAZZ & COCKTAILS 

Recently our residents thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon listening to wonderful Jazz music whilst sipping away on delicious cocktails made by our Head Chef Chris. 

 

Two of our much loved things combined.

 

 

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Christmas decorating has begun!

It has begun! Last week our residents started to decorate the home, starting with the ground floor and working their way up getting it Christmas ready and looking beautiful.

 

We had a wonderful time together decorating whilst listening to Christmas music.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Today we had a wonderful visit from our amazing fire crew here in Exeter to give our residents a talk on keeping safe in the home. 

 

Whilst Bob our Head of Maintenance does a fantastic job at ensuring our fire alarm systems are working and continuously tested here at Cumberland Grange, it was great to meet with the team at Middlemoor and have a more in depth chat on what we should and shouldn’t do. Invaluable advice that we are all very grateful for.