Raleigh ManorBarchester Healthcare

Activities at Raleigh Manor Care Home

Name: Raleigh Manor Care Home
Address: 13 Drakes Avenue,, Exmouth, EX8 4AB, GB
Telephone: 01395 331 004

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.

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

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Janet Hemmings

Activities Lead

Janet is an Exmouth local who, prior to joining Raleigh Manor, worked with a younger audience. She now has a wealth of creative knowledge and enjoys spending meaningful time with the residents on activities.

Celebrating life at Raleigh Manor Care Home

A Trip to the Garden Centre

Our lovely residents enjoyed a sunny drive to Bridget’s nurseries Garden Centre. We strolled among plants & gifts, then relaxed in the garden sipping tea & coffee. Such a lovely afternoon in the sunshine.

RNLI Pop-Up Shop

It was a pleasure to host the RNLI last week for a pop-up shop visit. Everyone loved browsing the gifts and beautiful handmade items, picking out their favourites to purchase.

It's always such a pleasure to have the RNLI with us, and we're so proud to support the incredible work that they do.

A Gentlemen's Trip to the Pub

Our new Gentlemen's Club had a brilliant trip to the The Grove pub by the Exmouth seafront last week! A fantastic turnout, lovely company and wonderful atmosphere, it was great to see so many of our residents out enjoying some time together.

Resident's Wish Comes True

Resident, John, enjoyed a special outing this week as part of the home's wishing tree initiative. Residents are encouraged to place personal wishes on the wishing tree, which is on display in the café area of the care home, with the home selecting one from time to time to fulfil. A week before Valentine's Day, John shared his wish to take his wife, Liz, out for a meal.

The care home arranged transport in the home's minibus to Prezzo and, on their return, John surprised Liz with a gift of red roses, rounding off a memorable afternoon together.

Wrapped in Kindness

We are so grateful to Exmouth Yarn Bombers for their kind donation of two beautifully colourful, crocheted cosy blankets.

Handmade with care and full of character, these warm blankets will be cherished by our residents. Thank you for thinking of us and for sharing your wonderful talents so generously.

Exmouth in Bloom Visit

We were delighted to welcome Exmouth in Bloom as they hosted a wonderful fundraising stall selling an array of preserves. Their presence created a real buzz, with a warm, friendly atmosphere throughout the home. We look forward to welcoming them back again very soon.

Meeting the Heroes of the Sky

We were delighted to welcome the Devon Air Ambulance team to our home for an informative and inspiring talk. It was wonderful to learn more about the incredible, life-saving work they do in our community. A big thank you for taking the time to see us!

Fluffy Visitor Brings Joy to Residents

Residents were delighted to receive cuddles from a very fluffy guinea pig recently. The small visitor made a big impact, helping bring joy, calm moments and gentle interaction to their day.

Research suggests animal visits can help lower blood pressure, encourage gentle movement and reduce stress. We are already looking forward to the next visit!

A Visit to Wesley's Community Café

It was a pleasure for our residents to pop into Wesley's Community Café in Budleigh recently for a coffee and a catch up. With great conversation and a very warm welcome, it made for the perfect little coffee break out in the community.

We captured a beautiful, calming moment between Senior Carer Haley and resident Marie, enjoying a peaceful break full of care and connection at the café.

Mince Pie Taste Challenge

The annual Mince Pie Taste Challenge is always a winner for those doing the tasting! But who was the winning baker(s) for 2025?

This is the second year in a row that our very own baking club have taken the title. Close second was THE KITCHEN, and third was Lidl Deluxe.

Congratulations to our baking club once again!

Easter Afternoon Tea Party

Our lovely residents enjoyed a wonderful Easter-themed tea party last week. The afternoon was filled with a warm and cheerful atmosphere as our residents & families enjoyed the beautiful sunshine, some croquet, singing, dancing & lots of food & drink.

Discovering the Power of Colour

Guests recently enjoyed a vibrant and engaging Colour Therapy Event, where they discovered how different colours can enhance confidence, wellbeing, and personal style. had a fantastic time discovering which seasonal colours suit them best.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! As special thanks to Annie for sharing her time and her incredible expertise in colour analysis.

Love & Togetherness Celebrated

Our wonderful residents enjoyed spending time together, and sharing special moments of connection at the weekend.

It's always heart-warming to see friendships flourish and love celebrated.

A Blooming Lovely Afternoon

Our home was filled with colour and sweet scent this week as residents enjoyed a lovely flower arranging session.

From choosing their favourite colour blooms to creating beautiful displays, it has been a wonderful opportunity to relax and be creative together one afternoon when the weather has been dreary outside.

Men's Breakfast Club

Thank you to our lovely friends at Launchpad at Wesley's for a fantastic start to our Men's Friday Breakfast Club. Great food cooked by wonderful people in a lovely welcoming atmosphere.

What more could you want?!