Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

Staff at Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day (Friday December 2) in an effort to raise funds to help people living with dementia.

Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards finding a cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits, anything goes – there’s snow better way to raise money to help beat dementia.

Brass band played as beautiful voices rang out at Cookridge Court Care home as the community came together to celebrate Christmas with a carol concert with special guests.

Some say you don’t feel like it’s Christmas until you have heard The Salvation Army play. Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cookridge Court Care Home, in Leeds, got in the Christmas spirit by inviting The Salvation Army to come and join in with a carol concert to sing some festive Christmas favourites, while we listened to the brass band playing. 

There was mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies along with lots of other Christmas treats all prepared by head chef Sinead Ruddock to get everyone feeling festive.

Across our services, Residents enjoyed a fantastic virtual tour of the Donkey Sanctuary Manchester.  Residents were thrilled to meet the lovely herd of donkeys, including Henry and his best friend Tiny Tim and to learn more about their every day care.  They were introduced to the sanctuary’s work and the impact they make to the lives of donkeys in need worldwide.  The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds are over the moon because one of their much-loved carers, Joyce Dube, has just been made a British Citizen after 19 years!  Everyone at the home is delighted for Joyce.

Joyce has worked at Cookridge Court for many years, she was once one of the home’s housekeepers and more recently took a post as Care Assistant. Joyce is a well-loved member of the Cookridge Court family whose smile could brighten the darkest of days. Everyone at the home is bursting with pride for Joyce and celebrating that her dream to be a British Citzen has finally come true.

Joyce said “When I first received my letter, confirming they had awarded me citizenship, I thought it was a dream, I kept expecting to receive a second letter saying they had got it wrong and the letter was meant for someone else! A few days ago I received my British Passport in the post and am already planning my first holiday, I’m just so happy... It’s a dream come true!”

Staff and residents from Barchester’s Cookridge Court Care Home, in Leeds had a fantastic time visiting Crag House Farm in Cookridge where they all enjoyed taking part in afternoon tea, sitting in the glorious sunshine.

Staff at Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds opened up their doors to welcome the emergency services personnel in their local area.  As a way of saying thank you to the paramedics, nurses, police officers and other emergency services workers who don’t always have time to go home or back to their workplace on their break, the team and the residents of Cookridge Court provided free breakfast food and drink to all emergency service staff.