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.

Enriching life
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Activities Coordinator

Martin Tilly-Reed

Activities Coordinator

Hello, my name is Martin, welcome to our ‘Life’ at Collingtree Park Care Home page.

Hello, my name is Martin, welcome to our ‘Life’ at Collingtree Park Care Home page where you'll find regular updates on all we've been doing, including the events we have planned.

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Twiddle Muffs

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

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

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

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

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.