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.
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
Flower Arranging
Our residents had a wonderful time flower arranging with Activities Assistant Gemma today. The beautiful blooms lit the room and filled it with floral colours.
Festive Pet Therapy with Eva
This morning we had a lovely festive visit from Eva (the elf) Pets As Therapy and Gaye. Our residents really benefit from animal therapy as animals provide a sense of companionship and calmness.
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. We strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal.
Our volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit establishments such as care homes, hospitals, hospices, schools and prisons, and bring smiles to many faces. People of all ages get the chance to chat to someone — and stroke a friendly dog or cat.
Happy Birthday 'Ivy'
As well as saying goodbye to 2023, we also said happy birthday to our very own poet, Ivy who turned 96 on New Years Eve, and told us "I waited until the last day of the year so that everyone would remember me".
Ivy enjoyed her fabulous Collingtree cake made by chef Jennifer, which she shared with her daughter, grandson and great-granddaughter too! What a fabulous way to celebrate. Happy birthday Ivy from your Collingtree family.
Gifting on Christmas Day
On the 25th Day of Christmas Santa's little helpers were been busy at Collingtree Park, delivering presents to our wonderful residents!
Everyone was so pleased with their gifts, Jean's daughter said "It was so thoughtful of you to buy mum make up, and we have had such a laugh putting it on this morning! Thank you for looking after mum". Ivy's daughter was so grateful that we had purchased her a poetry book, with large print, so that she can continue to enjoy reading her favourite poems.
A thank you to the fabulous staff working throughout Christmas, to keep everything running smoothly too - Merry Christmas from everyone at Collingtree Park
Carol Singers from Local School
We loved having the choir from Standens Barn Primary School! join us last week for carol singing on Bluebell Walk. Pam, 91 said "it's wonderful to see the younger generation still singing the traditional carols, and we have loved having them to help us remember all of the words too!" We look forward to having you again in the new year Standens Barn!
Santa's In The House
Pop into our care home and visit Mr. Collingtree Claus! Our residents have loved having their afternoon coffee in reception with him, and lined up for photos too. We also have handmade cards for sale on our reception desk, made by a late residents daughter to support our resident fund. Thank you Liz!
Upcoming events
Call-in Café
Feeling isolated? Looking to meet with others in your community. Come along to our Call-in Café . Meet new people in our warm welcoming environment.
Don't Dine Alone
We know company at mealtimes can boost wellbeing. That is why we are inviting the elderly community to join us for a hearty mid-week roast dinner and some good company.
Monthly Dementia Cafe
Join us for our Monthly Dementia Café which takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month 2.30pm - 4pm.
