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
Bingo!!!
Dabbers were at the ready last night, as residents enjoyed a fun filled evening, of bingo, organised by our amazing Night Carers Maggie and assisted by our 2 little ducks - Firyal and Kirsty.
Art Classes are back!
This week we welcomed back Tracy from Creative Minds for a new year of creativity.
It was a popular one this week, as many came together to get creative and socialise as we used various different methods to create a winter wonderland piece of art work.
Panto Fun!
We welcomed Northeast Producers Ltd to perform the Christmas pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Residents and family’s gathered together to watch a spectacular show. There was some great audience participation. Everyone loved watching the performers and enjoyed their different characters.
Home present cheque to 'The Alphabet Collective' local charity
Cookridge Court care home in Leeds recently presented ‘The Alphabet Collective’ with a cheque for £690. The Alphabet Collective holds weekly group sessions in Leeds, which aim to empower the social and emotional well-being of LGBTQIA+ people.
It's a place to come to exchange knowledge on local services and opportunities, make new friends, hang out and have fun.
Long service celebrated
A Senior Care Assistant has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.
Kirsty, now Senior Care Assistant, started at Barchester in December 2009 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
Poppet Visits
Katy from KL PONY Therapy and her four legged, American Miniature Horse friend called Poppet, paid us a visit today and the residents just loved it.
Pony Therapy is a very tactile, soothing and calming therapy, with known benefits for all kinds of medical conditions such as depression and dementia.
Upcoming events
January 2025
As we step into 2025 we have some exciting things planned for you. Everyone welcome.
February Planner
Spring is on its way and we have lots of wonderful events that we would love you to join us...... Everyone welcome.
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.
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.
