Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

We experienced the Christmas extravaganza of Blenheim Palace with Social Historian - Antonia Keaney, who took us on a recorded tour around the Christmas sights at the palace this year.

Our residents were able to discover the story of The Nutcracker re-imagined within the palace rooms, each one exquisitely transformed and filled with hidden surprises – from the toymaker’s workshop on a frosty Christmas Eve; through the glistening Land of Snow and onto the candy-cane Kingdom of Sweets adorned with the sweetest of treats and larger-than-life gingerbread men.

Then the residents explored the after-dark illuminated trail in the palace’s picture-perfect gardens. A feast for the senses, as we witnessed glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, trees drenched in jewel-like colour and mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden.

It was a truly magical experience, enjoyed by all.

The team at Cookridge Court celebrated Elf Day, an event to raise money for Alzheimer's Society

Our team got dressed up for the occasion, with lots of ‘elfy’ activities throughout the day for everyone to enjoy. Our residents Benita said “you all looked amazing, you do a fabulous job and always make our day.”

There is a bucket a reception if anyone would like to contribute to a charity that is so close to our heart. 

Cookridge Court’s residents and staff have been busy creating and putting together garlands and wreaths to make the home as festive as can be.  The residents have also been crafting home-made decorations for the Christmas tree which they all helped to decorate, the trees are looking truly magnificent covered in beautiful Christmas lights, bows and baubles.

The Activities Team have also stepped up the festivities this year and are taking part in Elf on the Shelf and it’s safe to say the residents and staff are having plenty of fun with it!

Christmas is such a magical time and our residents love nothing better than to spend time creating decorations for the home and then we all help to put them up together. 

Resident, Marjorie enjoyed being serenaded by all the team who chorused Happy Birthday and presented her with a homemade cake, baked by head chef Sinead, which was washed down with a lovely cold glass of Marjorie’s favourite drink, Coca Cola.

It was a wonderful day and Marjorie had a lovely time!

Our residents were thrilled to join Antonia Keaney - Blenheim Palace’s Historian for an intriguing virtual talk on Winston Churchill.

The private resources of Blenheim Palace were drawn upon to afford very new and refreshing insights into this remarkable man. During the talk Antonia shared fascinating information about the breadth of talent, achievement and personality of the "Greatest Briton": soldier, politician, statesman, painter, writer, orator, family man - and bricklayer!

We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed learning more about UK’s former Prime Minister.

Cookridge Court’s staff & residents hosted a pyjama party in aid of Children in Need.

They had a day of fun filled activities, from reminiscing when Children in Need first aired in 1980 to a wonderful live performance from Relection. Chef Lindsay and the kitchen team have also been busy baking some fabulous cakes in the kitchen for todays event too.

It was a great day, enjoyed by all!