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
Art with Creative Minds
Residents at Cookridge Court enjoy their regular and popular group activities and this week showed their artistic flair with an art class with Tracey from Creative Minds yesterday afternoon!
I think we have some artists at Cookridge Court!
Well done to the residents for taking part in the class and thank you to Tracey for showing us the way!
Happy Purim!
Our Head Chef Sinead has been hard at work this morning, baking some traditional Hamantash sweet treats to share amongst our residents, while we hear the story of Purim. This festival is a favourite amongst many of our residents and staff here, even those of non Jewish faith... we especially love to see all of your costumes!
If you're celebrating today, please show us in the comments section by posting some photos, we'd love to see them and hear your plans!
Meet Bentley...
Hi, I’m Bentley.. Your friendly neighbourhood sausage dog!
Or you can address me by my new official title.. CCO of Cookridge Court. (Chief Canine Officer)
I first came to Cookridge Court in February 2024, I originally just came for the free food, however I stayed to support my new humans. I quickly realised they needed a dog just like me.
Rest assured, your people are in my safe paws. I have an open cage policy so please feel free to say hello when you pop by and bring treats I can be bribed with anything…. Except Sausages!!!!
London Ladies
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, Residents from across our services were thrilled to join tour guide, Mandy Morrow, for an exciting talk about some Legendary London Ladies.
Mandy shared the fascinating stories of eight ladies with us, from the one of the richest heiresses in the world to the original 'Roaring Girl'.
Everyone who participated truly enjoyed the experience and were delighted to take a walk down memory lane.
Bingo Bonanza
Across the country our homes and hospitals came together to find out which care home or hospital had the best Bingo players as they teamed up for Barchester’s Bingo Bonanza.
Residents were treated to some exciting virtual games of Bingo as part of Barchester’ very own game show series.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Our fortnightly reading club
Nothing brings a smile to our residents faces more than children, as I’m sure is the case for most of us too! Our reading club were delighted to welcome back the children from Cookridge Primary school this week who brought in some of their favourite stories to read together with our residents followed by hot and cold drinks and delicious biscuits. Our reading club is an activity our residents look forward to every 2 weeks, especially resident Joan Sowry who absolutely adores interacting with the children. We cannot wait for them to join us again!
Upcoming events
Texas Rodeo BBQ
Join us on Saturday 6th July for our Texas Rodeo themed BBQ. Featuring musical entertainment and fun for all the family.
Coffee with a Coppa
Join us on Tuesday 23rd July for Coffee with a Coppa as we welcome PCSO Joseph Reuben into our home.
Cheese and Wine
Join us on Tuesday 23rd July for an afternoon of decadence within our homes bar area.
Financial Planning in Later Life
Join us for a free legal seminar hosted by local solicitors Newstead and Walker.
July
Take a look and see the upcoming activity and community events we have coming to our home in July.
Fire Brigade Visit
Join us on Tuesday 13th August as we welcome the local fire brigade for a informal event 'Coffee with the Fire Brigade'
Fizz Friday
Join us on Friday 16th August for a special edition of our weekly 'Fizz Friday' as we welcome the community to join us for sparkling refreshments, snacks and live music.
Senior Citizens Cinema
Launching July 18th. Join us on the third Thursday of the month for our free Senior Citizens Cinema.
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.
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.
