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
Panto Fun!!!
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.
Local school perform a selection of Christmas Carols
Residents and guests at Cookridge enjoyed a morning of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home.
Local school Holy Name Catholic Primary School performed a selection of Christmas Carols including ‘Silent Night’ and a ‘Little Town of Bethlehem’.
A Christmas Carol with the Old Vic
Across our homes we’ve had the most wonderful time celebrating the festive season with a special screening of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
This beautifully staged production brought the magic of Dickens’ classic tale right into our homes. A huge thank you to The Old Vic theatre for sharing this incredible performance with us. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Upcoming events
Christmas Respite Bookings Open
Come and join us for a fun filled Christmas Day at Cookridge Court.
Best dressed Christmas Tree competition
Join in and send us a picture of your Christmas Tree to Cookridge Court. Residents will judge the entries and contact the winner in the new year.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Soup Lunch
Come and join us any Tuesday in December 12pm - 2pm for a warm bowl of soup and great company.
Senior Citizens Cinema
Launching July 18th. Join us on the third Thursday of the month for our free Senior Citizens Cinema.
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.
