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
Exercise Fun
We were delighted to welcome back the wonderful Zac Pepper as part of his bi weekly exercise class. always well attended by our communities, Zac brings a sense of fun and laughter to the class.
It also aims to improve the lives of those living with dementia through social interaction, memory stimulation, and the use of foundation gymnastic skills to develop coordination, balance, core strength, and flexibility.
Texas Rodeo BBQ
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at the home to enjoy a community BBQ.
The Life Enrichment team served a selection of BBQ favourites including BBQ burgers, hot dogs, vegetable burgers, corn on the cob more were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.
The team at the home also invited local singer Emma James performed a range of classic hits including themed US country hits including John Denver’s Country Roads and Dolly Parton’s classic ‘9-5’, which many of the guests sang along to.
Inside the Eden Project
Residents across our homes had a fantastic time exploring the Eden Project virtually - an educational charity and visitor attraction based in Cornwall, featuring sprawling outdoor gardens and breathtaking biomes that house the largest indoor rainforest in the world.
During the session, residents who joined were reconnected with nature through their senses, memories and stories. A big thank you to the community team at the Eden Project for the wonderful event.
Bluebirds Visit and Song
Our residents were taken back in time to reminisce over the old classics and celebrate victory in Europe and the end of World War II.
We enjoyed an incredible visit by the Bluebirds as they wowed the audience with a rendition of wartime classics and sing a long favourites!
It was certainly an afternoon to remember.
Creative Arts
We were delighted to welcome back Tracey from Creative Minds Arts and Crafts, as she hosted another magnificent and popular arts class, which saw our residents paint a series of stunning urban and coastal landscapes.
This was a wonderful way for our residents to express their creativity whilst enjoying each others company in a social enviroment.
Summer Panto Fun
We were delighted to welcome Ava and Julia from North East Productions for an afternoon of fun with the 'Summer Panto'
Our visiting ladies had our residents and guests roaring with laughter, tapping their toes and clapping to the catchy tunes performed.
Everyone had a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming Ava and Julia back in the future.
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.
