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
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!
Nursery Children Sing Carols
This morning we have been joined by a lovely group of nursery children sharing their Christmas stories and carolling with us. The children from KiddiesatHome Nursery delighted our residents with 'We wish you a merry Christmas' and a modern classic 'twinkle twinkle, chocolate bar'!
We also sang a big happy birthday to Nannette who said "When I worked in a nursery we always used to sing, and even more so at Christmas. It's lovely to have little ones join us for carolling again this year".
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Over the weekend, our residents decorated the home with Christmas trees and lights! Jean, Pam, and Nanette all helped with decorating our fabulous trees and Nanette said "It really feels like Christmas once the tree goes up. Now we just have to worry about the mince pies and sherry!". Meanwhile, Pam and Barbara loved decorating the tree with 'Barchester' colours in reception.
We have also been making our own decorations on Daisy lane, which all of our residents enjoyed. These will be put on the tree in the Green Lounge for everyone to admire too.
Festive Sparkles
What a fabulous start to the month we have had at Collingtree Park. We were joined by Lesley Ann Vocalist Entertainer and Katie Rose Vocalist for some Christmas classics on Daisy Lane, which certainly got everyone into the Christmas spirit!
Santa's Little Helpers
Collingtree Parks little helpers have started decorating - although Pam and Andy may have been slightly distracted!
Getting Fit for Christmas
Keeping fit with music and movement on memory lane! Our residents enjoyed singing and clapping along to their favourite songs and enjoying a warm cup of tea in the lounge this afternoon. Sunshine and smiles, just what the doctor ordered.
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.
