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.
Martin Tilly-Reed
Hello, my name is Martin, I'm the activities coordinator here at Collingtree Park
My role is to ensure that our activities, outings and the entertainment we provide is stimulating and inclusive of all our residents no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers enriching experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Collingtree Park that will make for a richer activities program to be developed.
I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
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 the activities team 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
Our New Memorial Walk
Collingtree Park Care Home would like to introduce our new Memorial Walk in our home's lovely garden. This is an area where residents and staff can come to remember residents who have touched our lives, and for their families and friends to know that those residents will always have a special place in our hearts.
The residents Gardening Club believe in the power of nature to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. That's why our garden may be one of our residents' most loved areas here!
During last week's Gardening Club, our green-thumbed residents come together to plant, nurture, and enjoy the beauty of our outdoor garden. For this session, we planted three rose plants in our newly created Memorial Walk.
The gardening club isn't just about cultivating plants—it's about cultivating friendships too. Our residents love sharing tips, exchanging stories, and simply spending quality time outdoors, surrounded by the peace and serenity that nature provides.
Thank you to our wonderful residents and dedicated staff for making this green space flourish!
Spreading Christmas Cheer
Our General Manager; Rosalyn set up a stall at the Collingtree CE Primary School Christmas Fair to share our various activities and wonderful events with the local community, and handed out delicious gingerbread men courtesy of our amazing chefs. It was wonderful to meet so many new people and invite them to join us for complementary meals, weekly activities and events.
We hope to meet many more of you at the Collingtree Golf Club Christmas Fair on Saturday 23rd November!
Community Knit and Natter
Ladies and gentlemen, drum roll! We may be setting a Guinness World Record here. With a combined age of 943 (ranging from 87 to 101 years of age among 9 Residents), this may be the oldest knitting group in the world!
Special thanks go to our volunteer Amber from Swinton Creations, who helped our Residents crochet and knit at yesterday's Knit and Natter session. Residents enjoyed the feeling of being able to use their hands again, reconnecting to all those years past when they knitted socks for newborns and their extended families.
Honouring Remembrance Day
Today, we paused to honour the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of those who served and continue to serve our country. Their bravery in the face of unimaginable hardship has shaped the freedoms we cherish today.
Let us take a moment to reflect on the lives lost, the families affected, and the legacy of those who fought for peace. We wore our poppies with pride, remembering that freedom is never free.
A special mention goes to Roy, for whom today holds a special place in his heart. He served in the 11th Commonwealth Independent Field Squadron (Royal Engineers) in Malaya from 1957 to 1960. He received a General Service Medal with Malay Peninsula Clasp.
Roy then on to serve in the 3rd Independent Field Squadron Royal Engineers from 1960 to 1963. In 1965 he took a Commando course at the Marines Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon, for which he received his very special beret. From 1965 to 1968 he served in the 95 Commando Light Regiment Royal Artillery. He received his Commando Dagger in 1968.
Hot Chocolate with Sparkles
Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night is an annual commemoration observed on the 5th of November.
This afternoon we enjoyed watching a firework display in the comfort and warmth of our home, all snug as a bug we enjoyed delicious hot chocolate, topped with squirty-cream and yummy marshmallows!
In celebration of the foiled gunpowder plot a few braved the autumn weather to bring a little spark to the occasion!
Assisted by Debbie, resident Margaret mentioned that she hadn't held a sparkler since she was a very young child, almost 90 years ago and Jane wanted the thank everyone for making the evening so very special.
Special Celebration!
At Collingtree Park we love making memories, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Last Friday, we had the pleasure of celebrating Virginia and James for their remarkable 63rd wedding anniversary! To make the day extra special, Head Chef Jennifer and the wonderful kitchen team treated them to a delightful selection of scones, biscuits, and cakes—so sweet!
They also received a stunning bouquet of flowers, adding a beautiful touch to their celebration. Here’s to Virginia and James —may their love continue to blossom for many more years to come.
Upcoming events
Christmas Fayre
Come along and enjoy a range of stalls and festive fun with our residents and staff as we celebrate all things Christmas on our Open Day. 10am - 4pm.
November Open Day - All Welcome
We warmly welcome you to join us for our homes open day event on Saturday 30th November in conjunction with our Christmas Fayre!
Key Workers - Take a Break!
If you are part of the emergency services or a community healthcare professional in need of a break, drop in at any time complimentary refreshments and a warm welcome await you.
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.
