Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

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.

We took a wonderful virtual trip to Iceland and visited the SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary to have an inside look into the daily care of their two resident beluga whales: Little White and Little Grey.

Our residents were introduced to the history of the Beluga Whale Sanctuary and learnt more about its mission to provide a more natural home for belugas in human care with a first-hand look at how the dedicated team are not only caring for the whales, but preparing for their future in the sea sanctuary!

It was an enjoyable event for everyone, learning more about the amazing beluga whales and how they are cared for at the sanctuary.

Residents & team members at Cookridge Court came together and threw a surprise party for our Business Administrator Anna, who is turning 30. 

Music was playing, drinks were flowing and the lounge became a dance floor. Everyone was in high spirits.

We had a lovely lunch prepared by our fantastic Chef, Sinead followed by some delicious Cake baked by our second Chef Lindsay.

Everyone at Cookridge Court would like to wish Anna a very Happy 30th Birthday.

After a fantastic virtual event with Damian Bailey Photography, Cookridge Court  have decided to put on their own Photography Competition.

Each month will have a different theme and would love all family, relatives and members in the local community to get involved and share their beautifully captured moments.

The first competition will be based around Nature. Perhaps some flowers, plants or even some wildlife.

If you would like to get involved please email your photos with your name to: CookridgeCourt.Activities@barchester.com by Friday 24th September. The winner be announced on Monday 27th September on our Facebook page and there is a prize involved!

We look forward to receiving some beautiful photos to share with our residents who will be the judging panel for the winner!

We were delighted to watch a live virtual event with Damian Bailey Photography. It gave us inspiration to reminisce on precious & beautiful moments that we have captured throughout the year so far.

We always love to see other precious moments that families, friends and relatives have captured so thank you all for sharing your beautiful moments with us.

This week, Cookridge Court’s residents & team members enjoyed the monthly return of the Silent Disco.

As we know music elevates moods, reduces stress & stimulates good, happy memories. The home is always filled with even more happiness and positive energy. As soon as those headphones go on, the corridors & lounges are filled with the sound of singing. The silent disco is brilliant and is a perfect activity that can be enjoyed by all.