Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

Residents and staff at Cookridge Court kicked of Healthy Eating Week with a smoothie & milkshake making session, hosted by our chef Lindsay & activities assistant Libby. 

We know a healthy balanced diet is the key for good nutrition. The residents picked, sliced and diced which fruit they would like to add to their smoothie or milkshake, which got blended together and presented in a glass. 

Everyone had a fun and creative morning!

On Saturday 25th September, Staff spent the day by taking part in a sponsored memory walk to raise funds for vital research into Alzheimer’s disease. By raising awareness of the disease they hope to help to change the way people think, act and talk about dementia in order to change perceptions of the condition.

Five staff members, Sinead Ruddock, Libby Falkingham, Su-ellen Iley, Anna Hanlon & Laura Marshall joined together at Temple Newsam for the memory walk.

After the walk celebrations were in full swing where our Chef, Lindsay and the residents welcomed us back with a glass of bubbly to celebrate a fantastic day for a fantastic cause.

We are delighted to share that we have managed to raise massive £673 for Alzheimer's Society!

We had a lovely afternoon, joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Issacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines & Spirits.

Our residents enjoyed watching the virtual event, along with trying a variety of wines, from sparkling and white to rose and red, along with a selection of delicious snacks.

It was a great experience, enjoyed by all.

In recognition of Macmillan Cancer Support, Cookridge Court hosted their very own coffee morning for staff, residents and relatives to raise funds for the charity.

Talented chef, Lindsay prepared a variety of cakes, cupcakes and delicious treats following Macmillan Cancer Support’s recipes and residents got involved in fun-filled games.

It was a wonderful day raising funds for this lovely cause.

Residents and staff at Cookridge Court enjoyed a visit from Northeast Producers Ltd who fantastically performed “That’s Life”. 

The show included music such as Que sera sera, that's life, knees up mother brown, and many more. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Resident Alvena said “I have had a wonderful evening. I loved going to watch shows at the theatre and this was just brilliant.”

To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Cookridge Court decorated their home in Green, White & Red flags which were made in their weekly Art Club by the talented residents.

Everyone then took into a delicious Mexican Cuisine cooked by chef Lindsay, which consisted of chilli con carne served with fluffy rice or chargrilled chicken fajitas served with a condiment of sour cream, salsa & guacamole, which was washed down nicely with a refreshing choice of Mexican Beer or a non alcoholic beverage.

It was a lovely day, enjoyed by all.