Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.

We had a lovely time joining Becca Clark and James Wylie – members of V&A Dundee’s exhibitions team – as they took us on a virtual tour of the museum’s incredible Scottish Design Galleries.

We were introduced to the wide range of unique objects at the galleries from architecture and engineering, jewellery and textiles to theatre and their fascinating stories.

And we were able to learn more about the importance of all objects in telling the rich and varied history of Scottish design.

It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all.

Everyone at Cookridge Court would like to wish our wonderful General Manager, Karen a Happy Birthday.

It’s been a lovely day celebrating Karen’s special day with staff and residents. A special thanks to Sinead, Head Chef for making the most beautiful, and delicious cake.

Good times and more great memories have been made today. We don’t do birthdays in half, that’s for sure!

This week, Cookridge Court have received a beautiful card of kindness from a lovely lady in the community.

Resident Ambassador, Florence took great pleasure of opening it and reading to the other residents.

It is always a lovely, beautiful surprise to receive these cards of kindness. They always put a smile on our residents faces and make them feel so special & loved. 

A a wonderful Bank holiday Monday at Cookridge Court.

This afternoon, over a refreshing tipple, we have had a lovely reminisce music session listening to some of best music produced from the 1950’s, 1960’s & 1970’s.

It was lovely to listen to the residents story’s when a certain song came on, about going to the dance halls, courting their partners or listening to their record players at home.

We have had an excellent afternoon. 

Here at Cookridge Court, we all love dogs, but especially Deputy Manager, Vicki’s Dog…Poppy.

To mark National Dog Day in style, we did a day in the life of Poppy Visiting Cookridge Court! 

At 8.30am Poppy Arrived for her shift. After all the fuss & cuddles had settled down, Poppy had her delicious breakfast. Poppy was soon on her travels helping assist the lovely team at the nurses station, making sure everything was running smoothly.

Poppy then took a well deserved break, and was excited to go on a walk with resident Jo around the garden. Later Poppy enjoyed visiting each residents around the home to receive even more cuddles and even watch some television.

Overall, Poppy has had a wonderful day! She has brought smiles, love & laughter to each and every person. It has been a brilliant day.