Activities at Cookridge Court 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.
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.
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 Cookridge Court Care Home
Jubilee celebrations fit for a Queen
Excitement has been running high at Cookridge Court in Leeds where residents and staff hosted a Garden Party for friends, family and the local community to come and attend.
Staff and residents at the home put their heads together and came up with a plan for their celebrations fit for a Queen. Over the bank holiday weekend the home held a Garden Party, with a live performance form local singer Emma James and a BBQ which was cooked by Head Chef Sinead Ruddock. The whole home came together to celebrate our longest reigning monarch and reminisce about what she means to each and every one of us.
Crystal Palace Chronicles
We had a lovely time joining Graham Whitlock for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘The Crystal Palace Chronicles: Star of Nimrod’.
Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fictional character Joe, who went on a rollercoaster adventure travelling back in time to the heyday of Victorian Crystal Palace.
Everyone had lots of fun during the virtual talk, as Graham took them on a clever and hilarious adventure. A great time was had by all.
One fine day...
Residents and guests at Cookridge Court care home in Leeds enjoyed a evening of fun, laughter and acting with a live show performance that took place at the home. North East Producers Ltd, performed a classic show called One Fine Day which included the famous songs, Knees up mother brown, pack up your troubles in your old kit bag & build me up buttercup.
Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the amazing actors performed their finale song build me up buttercup. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet treats and beverages for guests and residents to enjoy during the show.
Time for a cuppa
In recognition of Dementia UK ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event, we hosted our very own coffee afternoon for staff, residents and relatives to raise funds for such a wonderful charity.
Our talented chef prepared a variety of cakes, along with staff also donating some delicious homemade treats. We all had a wonderful day raising funds for this lovely cause’
International Nurses Day
Today we celebrated the anniversary of the birth of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, also known as International Nurses Day. To mark the occasion we presented our Home Manager Karen, along with Gemma from our local district nursing team, a beautiful bouquet of flowers to say 'thank you' for all they do.
Every staff member at our home is going above and beyond, so a big thank you to you all!
Birthday celebrations in style
Today we celebrated our lovely resident, Myrna’s 80th birthday in style. Myrna’s family had kindly arranged an ice cream van to visit the home so everyone could have an ice cream with Myrna to celebrate. Myrna was then serenade by the team who chorused Happy Birthday and was presented with a fabulous homemade cake, baked by chef Lindsay.
Everyone wishes you a very Happy Birthday Myrna and we hope you’ve enjoyed your special day
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to summer and we have lots of fun filled activities planned - all welcome.
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.
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.
Dementia Cafe - First Monday 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.
