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.
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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
Halloween preparations in full swing
Another fun session in our painting club this week. Residents got their paintbrushes out and started painting pumpkins, ready to add to our Halloween decorations display.
Everyone had a fabulous afternoon, getting creative, whilst listening to some favourite singalong hits.
Remembrance Day preparations in full swing
Remembrance Day preparation’s were well under way in our Art Club this week with Activities Assistant, Libby.
The residents have had a relaxing and therapeutic afternoon, painting Poppy’s, as we start to create our Remembrance Day display.
Residents celebrate World Food Day
World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16th October to promote global awareness and to highlight the need to ensure we have healthy diets.
As a home we decided to visit a few countries around the world and try their traditional dishes. Our chef, Lindsay cooked up some fabulous food, which welcomed positive feedback from our residents.
Everyone had a wonderful time!
Virtual talk with journalist and novelist, Mike Gayle
We had a great time joining journalist and novelist, Mike Gayle, for an intriguing virtual interview, during which he shared top tips for creative writing with our residents and read passages from his latest book, All the Lonely People.
We were thrilled to find out about Mike’s background, to understand what led him to become a writer and his creative process.
It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all, especially by our keen writers at the home.
Residents enjoy a Virtual Cruise Experience
We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Lisa Richards from Unilever for an exciting Virtual Cruise experience.
Our residents were welcomed with mocktails as Lisa and Paul took them on a magical journey to 3 mystery destinations, which were uncovered after a few clues.
Paul demonstrated how to create a few of the local traditional dishes, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.
The event evoked lots of great memories and it was truly enjoyed by all.
Birthday celebrations for a special gentleman!
Cookridge Court recently celebrated the Birthday of one of their special residents, Eric!
Eric enjoyed being serenaded by all the team who chorused happy birthday to him & presented him with a homemade cake, baked by Chef Lindsay, which was washed down with a lovely cold glass of beer.
Happy birthday Eric, we hope you have had a lovely day.
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.
