Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
Laura Marshall
My name is Laura and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Cookridge Court. I have worked in care since 2014 and get so much satisfaction out of knowing I have made a difference to people’s days and have filled the home with a sense of community and happiness. We have created a wonderful culture within our home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience.
We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active and ensure we all know each residents' preferences so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. The strong relationships we build with our residents, their families and friends is essential to our homely feel.
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 Cookridge Court Care Home
St Patricks Day fun!
Staff and residents at the home marked the day, starting off with some wonderful performance from Nadine Martin Academy of Irish Dance based in Leeds. Children of all ages visited the home to showcase a variety of Performances for everyone to enjoy. The day was finished off by a St Patricks Day party with live music from Ukulele Henry
Diggi's Den
Angela from Digi's Den joined us with her amazing rabbits and guinea pigs. Residents and visitors absolutly loved having cuddles and watching them enjoy some snacks.
Ukulele Henry was back in the building...
Ukelele Henry joined us for a fun filled musical afternoon. Residents and staff enjoyed singing along to a great variety of music and been seranaded by Henry.
World Book Day!!
We were delighted to welcome to the home the children from Ireland Wood Primary School and Cookridge Primary school. They all had costumes on from their favorite book and sat with residents reading and sharing the joys of books!!!
Head Housekeeper celebrates 10-years Long Service
A Head Housekeeper has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years. Paula Dunham, now Head Housekeeper, started at Barchester in March 2015 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Karen Francis, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Paula. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Cookridge Court when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Paula!”
Bingo!!!
Dabbers were at the ready last night, as residents enjoyed a fun filled evening, of bingo, organised by our amazing Night Carers Maggie and assisted by our 2 little ducks - Firyal and Kirsty.
Upcoming events
March Planner
Spring is in the air so why not take a look at whats on at Cookridge Court and come and join in.....
Open Day
Come along and meet our friendly dedicated team, meet the residents and have a look around our beautiful home. Everyone welcome.
Newsletter
We hope you enjoy catching up with what been happening in the home and also make a note of the upcoming events so you can join us.......
Veterans Cafe
Join us for our Veterans Cafe on the last Wednesday of the month. Have a chat with other like minded folk, its a great opportunity to make friends and share memories.
Care Fees Planning Drop in
We are delighted to welcome James from Quilter Cheviot Financial Advice to our home to offer Free advice. Everyone welcome.
Dementia Cafe
Come and join us on the first Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome.
Coffee Morning - Last Thursday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly coffee morning, come along and make new friends - all welcome from 10.00 am.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the impact a Volunteer can make on the lives of our residents, do you have any spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Calling all Emergency Services
Calling all emergency services personnel - police, ambulance and fire services, district nurses - come and take a break on us, there maybe a cake or two available....
Looking for a place to host a meeting?
For more information why not pop in and see what Cookridge Court can offer you.
Dementia Cafe - First Wednesday of the month
Come along and make new friends over a refreshing drink and slice of home made cake from 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm.
Respite - Are you looking for a little care break?
Whether you are considering a short term break or a longer stay, Cookridge Court has just want you need.
