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
Home hosts BBQ
Staff, residents and relatives came together at Cookridge Court Care Home to enjoy a community BBQ that was held in the home’s garden on 8th September 2023. The hospitality team at Cookridge Court Care home served a selection of BBQ favourites including BBQ Cheese Burgers, sausages for hot dog and vegetable skewers which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the gathering.
Resident, Judith said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the day surrounded by lots of great people and my friends at Cookridge Court. The weather was beautiful, one of the hottest weeks of the year. Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the gathering and getting everyone together.”
Silent Disco
What a fabulous silent disco we have had today, with the amazing Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ. We always like to get our day started off right so what a better way than a good old boogie.
Staff and residents gathered for a morning of dancing, laughter and some new props to add to the fun, bringing smiles and a whole lot of fun for everyone to enjoy. The session was priceless seeing the beautiful smiles on our residents faces, having so much fun.
Feeding the ducks at Yeadon
The activity team and residents went to Yeadon Tarn to enjoy a lovely walk, an ice cream and feeding the ducks
On what has been another beautiful day, we have absolutely loved getting out into the fresh air and gorgeous sunshine.
Creative minds
This month at Cookridge Court the residents had fun getting creative with the wonderful Tracey from Creative minds, as she returned for a summer themed art session - beaches!
Whilst taking part in this session, our residents were also reminiscing about beach holidays they used to venture on in younger life, laughing about memories and telling each other funny stories.
Tracey will be returning next month with another fabulous session for everyone to enjoy.
Residents visit Golden Acre Park
Staff and residents from Barchester’s Cookridge Court Care Home, in Leeds had a fantastic time visiting one of many local attractions – Golden Acre Park in Cookridge where they all enjoyed taking part in a lovely walk around, taking in the beautiful scenery.
Residents and staff had a brilliant time meeting new people, feeding the ducks, finishing off with a delicious Yorkshire Ice Cream
International Beer Day
You better beer-lieve that residents at Cookridge Court care home in Leeds, were more than hoppy to raise a glass, and sample some top craft ales, bitters and lagers, in celebration of International Beer Day.
The Activity team at Cookridge Court set up shop in our newly refurbished bar for a real pub experience and brought in a range of brew-tiful British and International ales for residents to sample. Residents then had a beer-based quiz whilst they sampled the different craft ales, bitters and lagers.
Upcoming events
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.
