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
Pancake Day
We all had a great morning flipping pancakes! Everyone had a go at seeing how many times they could flip them and how high they could get them into the air. Joyce flipped her pancake 15 times before dropping it and Frank did a great job of getting his high into the air. So much fun and giggles were had - even if we did get pancake everywhere!
Love is in the air
Valentine’s has been a busy day for us here at Collingtree park. We started the day off with a big breakfast, with heart shaped eggs, sausages and toast, as well as lots of other yummy things. We baked heart shaped treats and then wrote out cards to give to our loved ones. We finished off the day with a lovely afternoon tea in a beautifully decorated room, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We handed out our cards and the men also handed out flowers.
National Pizza Day
This week's baking day landed on National pizza Day, so of course, we made mini pizzas! We had a selection of different toppings and the residents picked their favourite along with plenty of cheese. Don't they look great?
The Big Sleep Out
On Friday 27th January, our General Manager, Rhiannon Crofts, and Administrator, Tracey Snook, took part in ‘the BIG sleep out’ in support of the Northampton Hope Centre, a fantastic local organization that supports and provides hope for the homeless and disadvantaged. A huge well done to them both for rising over £1000! Tracey said: "maybe next year we can find a warmer way to raise money."
Chinese New Year
The year of the Rooster was celebrated with a morning of Chinese-inspired word games, followed by a dragon dance just before lunch. We had a selection of Chinese starters, mains and even a Chinese pudding. The room was decorated beautifully in red, gold and black decorations that were made by residents themselves. Everyone said how much they enjoyed the themed lunch so much that we went out for a Chinese meal the following week.
Burns Night Lunch
To celebrate Burns Night, we had a very special guest who played the bagpipes and cut the haggis. Everyone enjoyed the Scottish-themed lunch on a wonderfully decorated table fit for the occasion.
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.
