Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

The sun has been shining in Leeds recently with spring just around the corner, it was a great opportunity to get outside.   Although the residents are unable to venture into the wider community due to the current situation, here at Cookridge Court we know the importance of fresh air and use every opportunity to encourage this.   It’s always a pleasure seeing joyous, happy faces smiling in the sun

Today at Cookridge Court the residents enjoyed a game of dominoes as part of our very popular games afternoon! A number of the residents at the home had a great time playing a game of dominoes with each other whilst squeezing in a quick natter in between games! The resident’s games afternoon was accompanied by delicious homemade cakes and cuppas!

Everyone had fun as they showed a little friendly competition during each game.

The Leeds United Foundation have recently invited Cookridge Court and our residents to be involved in their weekly support programmes via zoom sessions.

This week some of our residents enjoyed sharing their own sporting memories, discussing historic sport moments and even meeting some of the Leeds United Football players!   A massive thank you to Leeds United Foundation for engaging our residents with the outside community in such a safe and joyous way!

Yesterday the residents at Cookridge Court Carehome celebrated Pancake Day!   Strove Tuesday marks the start-up lead to Easter. The celebration itself is observed as a day those who are practicing lent can indulge in sweetness before withholding them for 40 days!

The residents at Cookridge Court enjoyed some golden, fluffy, buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh berries and vanilla ice cream...yum!

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! The residents at Cookridge Court have shared their advice on a happy and healthy relationship.   Two of our residents Jean & Eric, who have been together 71years said "you have to love each other, be faithful to each other & appreciate each other - and that is the key"

Cookridge Court in Leeds welcomed the Year of the Ox with a day of celebration and activities, which were a delight for staff and residents of the home. 

Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, lucky red envelopes were exchanged and the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. Our chef of the year - Sinead Ruddock and the amazing kitchen team cooked up an oriental feast and provided pots of Chinese tea to sit and drink with the together.

Vicki Foster, Deputy Manager of Barchester Cookridge Court saw the occasion as the perfect opportunity for residents to do something different, and bring the popular celebrations going on around the country and local community into the home.