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
Christmas Pyjama Parade
Our pyjama parade is raising money for the Alzheimer's Society, a care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. At Collingtree Park, we offer dementia care and support. Many of our staff are Dementia Friends and are trained to understand and work with people living with dementia.
We are encouraging staff and visitors to donate £1, to support with the continued research and care from Alzheimer's Society. Either bring £1 to reception, or donate via this website, where you can find further information about the work Alzheimer's society do too: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/donate
Several of our residents enjoyed putting their PJs on and signing Christmas carols with the staff, even pet therapy puppy Diesel visited in his festive coat!
Andy Salter's No.1 Fan
We had a wonderful weekend - kickstarted by a performance from Andy Salter in the Bluebell Lounge, where we enjoyed Christmas carols, hits and festive treats too. For one resident, the performance was extra special. Eileen, has been a fan on Andy's piano playing for years, and even came to show us his CD, which Andy kindly signed!
Eileen said "I love this tape and it has really got me through a lot. Music just takes me to a different place and sometimes that's all you need to feel better". Andy said "It's amazing that you can perform in all these places, and every so often someone still surprises you".
Eileen and the other residents are already looking forward to Andy's next visit in the New Year, and have even asked for a copy of his CD for Christmas. See you in the new year Andy, we can't wait!
Unsung Hero 'Simon'
When our Head of Maintenance; Simon was asked to pose like Superman little did he know that he was going to be immortalised on a cup! The sons of one of our residents have been so impressed by the care and consideration Simon shows to their father on a daily basis that they wanted to present him with a personalised gift. Affectionately named 'Volcano man' Simon was visibly moved to receive the cup and couldn't quite believe brothers; Kim and Aidan had gone out of their way to give him such praise, as Simon says ‘I’m just doing my job’.
You’re a star in all our eye’s Simon… keep up the good work.
Staff Appreciation - November 2023
Collingtree Park care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Care Assistant; Paula Dolan on receiving Employee of the Month for November 2023. Paula has been nominated for her continual hard work and for always wearing a smile that makes everyone smile along!
Home Manager; Nikki Allen confirmed, "Paula is such a hard working member of the Collingtree team, she's always happy and loved by our residents. We all hope she enjoys spending the voucher and on receiving the well-deserved Barchester accolade." Paula received a £25 voucher as a special 'thank you' for her continued hard work and dedication to the Collingtree Park family.
Christmas Wreath Making
What a lovely afternoon we had at our festive Dementia Café. This month we decided to try our hand at wreath making and it turns out Daisy Lane are very talented at festive crafts. As well as the festive crafts, our residents enjoyed chats with volunteer Belinda, and a little helper too. We all enjoyed a warm cup of tea with cakes from the kitchen whilst we shared Christmas memories together.
Our dementia café takes place on the first Wednesday of every month, at 2:30pm on Daisy Lane - All Welcome.
Happy Birthday 'Nannette'
On the 5th day of Christmas we had a wonderful birthday surprise for the lovely Nannette. Chef Jenni knows that Nannette isn't that keen on cake but simply loves fresh fruit so her home made celebration cake was loaded full of her favourite berries and slices of mango and kiwi fruit. Happy birthday from all at Collingtree Park Nannette, and thank you for sharing your cake with us all!
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.
