Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

We celebrated International Youth Day virtually with English National Ballet’s youth dance company, ENBYouthCo and their Creative Director, Richard Bermange.

We had the opportunity to watch A Comedy in Long-shot, participate in a chair-based creative dance workshop and observe an open rehearsal where Richard and the young dancers created a performance inspired by our childhood memories.

They took part and we didn’t realise Ballet was so meaningful, with all the different movements, and afterwards spoke of this and created their own movements and what it had meant to them.

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all. 

We had a lovely time joining V&A Dundee curator, Kirsty Hassard, as she introduced us virtually to the history and design of night clubs and the club culture from the 1960s to present day.

We explored the evolution and development of night clubs around the world, from Italy to America, and closer to home, looked at their importance as cultural venues and designed spaces.

This current exhibition celebrates night clubs at a very important moment, as we all look to a brighter future where everyone can come back together, to dance and to enjoy nights out once again.

We all enjoyed the virtual talk.

Residents and staff at Cookridge Court have recently celebrated Mary’s birthday.

Mary enjoyed being serenaded by all the team who chorused happy birthday to her & presented her with a homemade cake baked by the amazing Chef, Lindsay.

Happy birthday Mary, we hope you had a lovely day!

Residents at Cookridge Court had a fun-filled day as we raised a glass and tasted top ales in recognition of International Beer Day.

Our residents enjoyed a mini beer festival in the garden and got involved in a variety of interesting activities.

Some of our residents spent time learning about craft brewing and the history of beer, others preferred to join the beer tasting session in the garden and to try beers from all around the world.

It was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all.

Resident Ambassador Florence and best friend, Jean have had their weekly appointment with the hairdresser and don’t they look fabulous!

An afternoon of relaxation over a natter and a cuppa.

Fridays are always fun when the hairdresser is in!

The ladies of Cookridge Court received some much deserved pampering. 

Libby from our Activities team, took to the floors and offered up a range of treatments such as glam nails, hand massages, foot spa and more! Taking time to unwind is so important.

Our residents really enjoy these group sessions and the benefits are not just physical, it increases their self-esteem, self-confidence and it gives them something new to talk about!