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
Festive Pet Therapy with Eva
This morning we had a lovely festive visit from Eva (the elf) Pets As Therapy and Gaye. Our residents really benefit from animal therapy as animals provide a sense of companionship and calmness.
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. We strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal.
Our volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit establishments such as care homes, hospitals, hospices, schools and prisons, and bring smiles to many faces. People of all ages get the chance to chat to someone — and stroke a friendly dog or cat.
Happy Birthday 'Ivy'
As well as saying goodbye to 2023, we also said happy birthday to our very own poet, Ivy who turned 96 on New Years Eve, and told us "I waited until the last day of the year so that everyone would remember me".
Ivy enjoyed her fabulous Collingtree cake made by chef Jennifer, which she shared with her daughter, grandson and great-granddaughter too! What a fabulous way to celebrate. Happy birthday Ivy from your Collingtree family.
Gifting on Christmas Day
On the 25th Day of Christmas Santa's little helpers were been busy at Collingtree Park, delivering presents to our wonderful residents!
Everyone was so pleased with their gifts, Jean's daughter said "It was so thoughtful of you to buy mum make up, and we have had such a laugh putting it on this morning! Thank you for looking after mum". Ivy's daughter was so grateful that we had purchased her a poetry book, with large print, so that she can continue to enjoy reading her favourite poems.
A thank you to the fabulous staff working throughout Christmas, to keep everything running smoothly too - Merry Christmas from everyone at Collingtree Park
Carol Singers from Local School
We loved having the choir from Standens Barn Primary School! join us last week for carol singing on Bluebell Walk. Pam, 91 said "it's wonderful to see the younger generation still singing the traditional carols, and we have loved having them to help us remember all of the words too!" We look forward to having you again in the new year Standens Barn!
Santa's In The House
Pop into our care home and visit Mr. Collingtree Claus! Our residents have loved having their afternoon coffee in reception with him, and lined up for photos too. We also have handmade cards for sale on our reception desk, made by a late residents daughter to support our resident fund. Thank you Liz!
Christmas Employee of the Month
Collingtree Park care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Activities Coordinator; Syke Summerton on receiving Employee of the Month for December 2023. Skye has been nominated by the residents of Collingtree Park for her dedication to making sure they enjoy every activity. Resident Pam mentioned that Syke's enthusiasm is infectious and makes them all smile!
Home Manager; Nikki Allen said "Skye loves finding ways to enrich the lives of our residents, she's always finding ways to keep them engaged, from trips to the pub with the Parish Council to regular school children visits and the classic word search that gets everyone stretching their brains. We all hope she enjoys spending the voucher and on receiving the well-deserved Barchester accolade. Keep up the good work and dedication to your Collingtree family."
Upcoming events
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.
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.
