Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

We were delighted to invite members of the local community to a seminar discussing the worries of paying for care.

Guests from the local community had the opportunity to meet Megan from local solicitors Newstead & Walker based in Otley, Megan discussed how to plan for care. Topics included what it means to have a Power of Attorney, and how to manage care fees.

General Manager Karen Francis said: “We’re really grateful to Megan and Newstead & Walker for coming in to help ease the concerns of those worried about the financial aspect of care."

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Residents and guests from the Ketton community were honoured to welcome PC Joseph Reuben from thee West Yorkshire force into our home as part of our 'Coffee with a Coppa'

Joseph spoke at great length to his captivated audience about her career path into the police, his job role as a police constable, the challenges and scenarios that him and his colleagues face day to day.

PC Reuben answered questions from her audience and this was followed by a fascinating demonstration of his policing equipment and accessories.

Staff and residents are celebrating because their wonderful Managing Director, Fiona Fagan, from Barchester’s North East and Scotland Division, has stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024.

Fiona went head-to-head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life.  Each year the Foundation distributes thousands of pounds to individuals, small community groups and charities across England, Scotland and Wales.  

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.

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.