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
Rock Around the Christmas Tree
Collingtree Park's favourite time of the year - Christmas - and Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas party! This year, we had Johnny Red rocking us around the Christmas tree. Johnny got everyone up on the dance floor and tapping our feet to the Rock and Roll hits over the decades. We all had a great time while enjoying sherry and mince pies. We finished the evening off with some party games and yummy buffet food!
Christmas Cake Competition
Every year, Barchester has a Christmas cake competition,and all the Barchester homes take part. This year, we got our keen bakers together and Started decorating our Christmas cake; the residents loved making suggestions on how the finished cake should look and we had so many giggles while doing so. Margaret, from our Memory Lane community, loved making the snowmen and taking her time to ice on the eyes, whilsy Margret’s friends from the home enjoyed making snow balls and the Christmas tree! We think the cake looks amazing and the ladies did a great job. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that we win. Watch this space!
Trip to MK Shopping Centre
We took a lovely trip to the MK shopping centre to see the beautiful Christmas display, and it was truly worth the visit. The stunning display included a merry-go-round, a train and igloos! We went shopping for Christmas cards and finished up with a yummy hot chocolate.
Rock 'n' Roll Tea Dance
The residents at Collingtree Park love having a dance, so we took a trip to the Picturedrome for a tea dance - and oh what fun we had!
Tea Tasting
The ladies at Collingtree Park had an enjoyable morning of fruity tea tasting. We all took it in turns to pick a pot and guess what flavour tea we had in our pretty china cups. Some of the residents were surprised by how much they enjoyed the different flavoured tea and asked if we can have another tasting tea party again soon.
Collection for Northampton Hope Centre
We have been very busy collecting hand bags and toiletries to donate to ladies around Northampton. We have had so many donations from everyone and they look fantastic! A HUGE thank you to everyone that donated a handbag.
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.
