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
Merry Christmas Eve!
Residents and staff have had a wonderful day getting ready for the big day tomorrow. Christmas spirit is in full swing!
We wish you a Blooming Christmas
Over the past few days our residents have had an amazing time getting creative and making Christmas wreaths! They enjoyed a master class given by Blooming Haus - Floral Engineers. Using the hints and tips given the residents have really put together some beautiful wreaths.
Our residents were so happy with what they had produced, they asked our maintenance team if they could display it on the suite and of course it was a yes!
Pamper Time with Ernie the Elf!
Did someone say pamper time?
Ernie was found in residents Florence’s room enjoying a lovely ‘bubble bath’ with a cheeky glass of Merlot. Ernie is absolutely living his best life here at Cookridge Court. Florence on the other hand found it highly amusing and commented “He obviously takes after me”!
Magic of the Nutcracker
We experienced the magic of the Nutcracker with a special interactive workshop led by English National Ballet Associate Artists.
Our residents were able to take a magical journey thorough Edwardian London and to learn more about the enchanted Nutcracker characters: Clara, the Mouse King, and her valiant Nutcracker doll.
The session included a chair-based dance workshop, clips of the ballet on stage and a Christmas carol sing-along, truly enjoyed by all.
Christmas Truffle Making
We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Steve Wilkes from Unilever for an exciting immersive Christmas experience.
Our residents were welcomed with chocolate treats as Paul and Steve took them on an exciting chocolate truffle making and biscuit decorating journey.
To finish off the Christmas special event, our residents enjoyed a themed quiz and a singalong.
We all had a wonderful time.
Bauble Workshop
We all had a wonderful time joining Jennifer Owen - founder of Goldfinch Floral Studio for a creative floral bauble workshop.
Jennifer transported our residents to the out of the ordinary world of flowers and crafts and demonstrated how to create stunning hand-made baubles filled with dried flowers and grasses.
Our residents enjoyed filling and decorating their own glass baubles and their unique creations will be displayed at the home for everyone to enjoy.
Upcoming events
Dementia Christmas Cafe
Come and join in the festive fun at Cookridge Court. Everyone welcome.
Newstead and Walker Solicitors
Cookridge Court are delighted to welcome Newstead & Walker Solicitors to the home to offer advice to the local community. Everyone welcome.
Christmas Respite Bookings Open
Come and join us for a fun filled Christmas Day at Cookridge Court.
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!
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 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.
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.
