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.
Read our brochure
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
Keeping residents connected
Residents are overjoyed at Cookridge Court care home in Leeds, as Barchester Healthcare has implemented an indoor visiting suite for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones in the upcoming months, in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer.
There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment. The visiting suite has been designed with both comfort and safety in mind, and has been recently adapted from a room which is accessible internally by residents and externally by visitors. The room is similar to a living room with comfortable furnishings, and heated to create a welcoming and warm environment, and has an intercom system fitted, so residents can clearly communicate, and engage in conversation, whilst being able to see their friends and family through a Perspex glass divider, fitted for safety to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Infection control protocols and safe social distancing are in place for every visit, including a hand sanitizer station before entry. Cleaning at Cookridge Court care home will take place after each visit to ensure chairs, seats, hard surfaces including windowsills, and the Perspex glass divider are wiped down appropriately.
Burns Celebrations
At Cookridge Court we have a number of residents with Scottish heritage and we were delighted to be able to celebration the Scottish tradition of Burns Night.
Residents enjoyed a Scottish fayre of haggis, neeps and tatties alongside reminiscing of their favourite places in Scotland whilst others shared their favourite places which they had visited and listening to classical bagpipe music.
Throughout the day the home held a poetry club where residents heard some of Robert Burns poetry, including the dressing to a haggis, a red red nose and Tam O’Shanter. Everyone enjoyed adding a touch of Scottish tradition to their day and look forward to their next themed day!
Vaccine brings joy to home
Residents and staff at Cookridge Court were delighted to be amongst the first to receive their vaccination. The atmosphere in the home was uplifting, joyous and hopeful for the future as they had their vaccinations, 18th January marking a momentous day for the home in the fight against Covid-19.
Do you want to build a snowman?
It's been a very snowy day at Cookridge Court today. The team built our winter mascot, while the resident's watched and directed from the warmth of the windows. It was lovely to hear the resident's snow stories from their younger days
Welcome to 2021!
The team at Cookridge Court enjoyed hosting a champagne and canapés evening for the residents. Social distancing adhered to, the residents had a lovely evening enjoying fresh canapés made by our excellent hospitality team along with a glass of champagne & bucks fizz. Everyone at Cookridge Court wishes you a very Happy & Healthy New Year!
Fröhliche Weihnachten
This year, we brought the Christmas German Market to Cookridge Court. The residents enjoyed the festivities, including Christmas music and traditional German food & beer.
The room was filled with joy, laughter & festive spirits. Everyone had a wonderful afternoon!
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.
