Activities at Collingtree Park Care Home
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as they can, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join in with activities and events as often as they can.
Skye Summerton
Hello, my name is Skye and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Collingtree Park care home. My role is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing stimulating and person-centred activities. We offer something for everyone, including arts and crafts, games and live entertainment including visits to places of interest in the local area. I love to provide one-to-one time and sensory activities with residents who need a little more support.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular meetings with family and friends I can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining the Collingtree Park community.
We are an animal friendly care home with a resident cat called 'Bella' and daily visits from our residents' family dogs. We understand the power of PET Therapy and welcome animals of all sizes from mini beasts to the quarterly Alpaca visits a local farm.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 Collingtree Park Care Home
Enjoying the Garden and Sun
With the beautiful summer weather, our residents and colleagues took to our gardens for some fun in the sun! The residents enjoyed snacks and refreshments as they took part in a variety of garden themed activities; talking about the tall trees and different animals that live in them, the fruit and vegetables they used to grow and planting some of their own to make our garden even more beautiful in time for summer.
Collingtree Cycling Challenge
We got moving and put the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraising’ with activities that keep our staff, residents and visitors fit to raise money for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.
Last year, the Foundation achieved a donation milestone of £225,000 which enabled the charity to provide vital help to a staggering 160 small groups and charities, plus 87 individuals, in one year alone.
We're having the most wonderful time fundraising and were thrilled to be joined by Northampton Neighbourhood Policing Team's PCSO James Earl and Norm James, Community Safety Officer who helped resident Nanette and Pam add minute miles to our tally.
PAT Dog Therapy
Beautiful Pet Therapy dog; Eva loves to visit our residents twice a month and we simply adore seeing her Eva and her handler Gaye wonder around the home, stopping at every door to see if our residents would like to fuss and have a cuddle with Eva. This little pooches presence brings such joy to our residents and staff. What a wonderful way to keep our residents wellbeing levels up!
Get Barchester Moving!
We've kickstarted 'Get Barchester Moving' with our residents on Memory Lane this week - with ball games, tennis and even darts all designed to strengthen the upper body. Everyone had a lovely afternoon and still had the energy to sing a little karaoke afterwards! Well done everyone, lets keep moving and a grooving!
Happy Birthday Lovely 'Lynne'
Happiest of birthdays to lovely smiley Lynne!
Lynne joined us a few weeks ago, and said today "Thank you so much for making me feel welcomed and looked after. I have been told about your cakes but really didn't expect everyone to turn out - especially to sing to me! Thank you everyone". We're so happy you have enjoyed your birthday Lynne, thank you for sharing your cake with us too!
Whitefields Surgery Carers Event
Our deputy manager; Nicola enjoyed meeting many of the local community at Whitefields Surgery, Camp Hill during their National Carers Week Event. It was an opportunity for people to grab a free coffee and one of the Collingtree Park chefs cookies as they took time to chat with Nicola and all the other care focused teams on show.
Upcoming events
Looking for Quality Care?
Please join us for our July Open Day on 6th July 2024, you're invited to take a tour, meet the manager and discuss respite or longer term care options.
Regional Summer Party - All Welcome
Friends and family are welcome to join us at our Regional Summer Party on Tuesday 30th July from 11am until 3pm at Chacombe Park Care Home. Please see poster for details.
Dementia Friendly Cafe
On the 1st Wednesday of each month we hold a complimentary cafe for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one. Call 01604 763 623 to reserve your place.
Community Church Service
Join our Monthly Church Service on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30am courtesy of Vicar James from Church of St Columba, Collingtree, Northampton.
