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
The Blue Birds
Residents and colleagues had a fantastic afternoon watching the popular "The Bluebirds" perform their Easter spectacular. The Bluebirds performed a medley of golden oldies, taking residents on a trip down memory lane.
The room was full of singing, dancing, fun and laughter as everyone came together to watch the duo. We look forward to their next performance.
Knit and Natter Group
Just a little update on how we are getting on with May’s challenge of knitting baby hats and blankets for the Leeds children’s hospital.
Our knitting group is growing nicely and so far we have knitted around 30 hats to be donated to the Leeds Children’s Hospital. Team members have even participating - which is amazing!
Eggcellent news
Over the last 24 hours, 4 fluffy babies have hatched from our living eggs. There are currently 3 boys and 1 girl.
We have followed the living eggs information leaflet and these 4 babies have now transitioned to a brooder box to eat, drink and run around in.
Veterans Cafe
We launched our Veterans Cafe which will be held on the last Wednesday of each month 10am - 12pm. Lots of fun and chat with cafe and coffee.
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.
Upcoming events
Musical Dementia Cafe
Come along and join in the next fun Dementia Cafe with live music to bop too. Everyone welcome.
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.
Knit and Natter Group
Do you enjoy knitting? Come along to our weekly knitting group, make new friends. Weekly each Friday from 10.30 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.
