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.
Lucia Pivetta
Hello, my name is Lucia and I'm one of the Activities Coordinators 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 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
Royal Marine Cadets Come to Visit
The residents of Collingtree park enjoyed a surprise visit from the Northampton Royal Marine Cadets and Sea Cadets. The Cadets quickly sprung into action helping make tea for the residents, and handing out the home-made cake prepared by our wonderful kitchen team. The Cadets also visited the residents who were in their rooms, to ensure no one missed out. During the visit our residents particularly enjoyed seeing the uniforms the cadets were wearing, which took them on a trip down memory lane reminiscing on the uniforms their family, friends or themselves used to wear.
Afternoon Tea Party & Balloon Release
Collingtree Park held an afternoon tea party and balloon release as part of Dementia Awareness Week. Plans to hold the event in the garden were scuppered by the weather, so the party was held indoors. After plenty of tea and cake, a few hardy souls braved the elements and released their balloons. We will now wait and see if any of the labels are returned. In previous years, they have been found as far afield as Dublin and France!
Twiddle Muffs
On our recent visit to the Dementia Cafe at St Giles Church, Northampton, we were given a gift of several twiddle muffs. These knitted items provide a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and, at the same time, keep your hands snug and warm. These were knitted and donated by the Crafty Souls Friendship Group in Northampton.
Dementia Cafe at Collingtree Park
Collingtree Park residents have been attending the monthly Dementia Cafe that was set up by St. Giles Church, Northampton. The residents have a wonderful time meeting new people, singing, dancing and - this month - maypole dancing. Thanks to all at St Giles Church for their enthusiasm and support.
Start Your Engines
We had a day trip to the Gaydon Motor Museum. The residents had a great time looking at vehicles from all ages, enjoyed a picnic lunch and reminisced about cars they had once owned.
National Dance Day
To celebrate National Dance Day, Collingtree Park held a tea party and was entertained by singer, Gavin. There were songs from theatre, musicals and light opera.
A great time was had by all!
Upcoming events
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We are inviting friends, families and members of the local community to join our residents and staff for a Coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Wear It Pink Day - All Welcome
Join us 'Wear it Pink' on 18th October as we raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. They'll be plenty of pink cakes and buns on offer - All Welcome!
Newsletter Summer Edition 2
Please take at look at our latest news from in and around Collingtree Park care home.
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.
