Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.
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
Pony Sanctuary Wish Comes True
At Cookridge Court, enabling residents to lead fulfilled lives is paramount and it’s so important for us all to know what that looks like to each person living here which is why everybody here takes the time to get to know each of our residents individually. This really helps us to tailor activities and entertainment to suit.
Theresa, one of our residents, always chats to us about her love of horses and donkeys. Our activities team found out that Theresa was longing to see all the animals that live at the nearby ‘Hope Pastures’ which is our local horse, pony and donkey sanctuary. We managed to arrange a date to visit but Theresa became very anxious and apprehensive about leaving our home. Our activities team could see that Theresa was too uncomfortable to be able to enjoy her visit and so changed tactic and they went above and beyond to organise Hope Pastures coming here to Cookridge Court!
Theresa was over the moon and on the day they arrived, the sun was shining and our residents were able to have a seat under the parasols and enjoy the pony outdoors and up close.
Theresa was able to spend time feeding, stroking and talking to the pony and formed a really lovely bond with him. Theresa then led him around to each individual so everybody got some time to pet and interact, even our residents choosing to stay indoors and also our residents in their beds. This made it a really special day for everyone. Laura, our activities coordinator asked Theresa what the day meant to her and Theresa said, “It brings back happy memories for me and makes me feel brilliant inside”.
Many thanks to Hope Pastures for helping us to make our much loved resident’s wish come true!
Upcoming events
January 2025
As we step into 2025 we have some exciting things planned for you. Everyone welcome.
February Planner
Spring is on its way and we have lots of wonderful events that we would love you to join us...... Everyone welcome.
Care Fees Planning Drop in
We are delighted to welcome James from Quilter Cheviot Financial Advice to our home to offer Free advice. Everyone welcome.
Dementia Cafe
Come and join us on the first Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome.
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 Wednesday 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.
