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
Pub Visit with Local Parish Council
Today we were invited by our friends from the local Collingtree Parish Council to attend their coffee morning, hosted at The Wooden Walls Collingtree. Betty, Pam and I enjoyed a slice of carrot cake, and Betty shared her secret to longevity with us all. Apparently a hearty meal and 'grasping opportunity' are partly responsible.
On the way back, Pam said "It's lovely to get out and about, and I am so grateful that we are able to make the most of good conversation and better company". Betty agreed, saying "We must keep in contact with the community - it's easy to forget we are part of something bigger than ourselves, so getting out with everyone has been a great way to do this".
Happy Birthday 'Maureen'
Happy Birthday to our Lovable and Funny; Maureen. We had a wonderful day celebrating with balloons, cake and happy smiling faces all round. Lisa, Maureen's daughter joined us to celebrate with mum and thanked us all for making Maureen's day so special. Happy Birthday Maureen from all at Collingtree Park.
Christmassy Trip to Garden Centre
Over the weekend, Mick and Barbara enjoyed a trip to the garden centre, where they started to get into the festive spirit! They enjoyed looking at the gifts selection and smelling festive scented candles. Barbara said "Apple and cinnamon just smells like Christmas, doesn't it?".
Autumn Crafts and Reminisce
Yesterday we enjoyed an evening of 'Autumnal crafts' on Daisy Lane. We also enjoyed using our reminiscing materials, to talk about baking and making cakes. Iris taught Barbara all about the ingredients needed and the cakes she used to love to bake. We'll have to get you in the kitchen for the next Collingtree Birthday Iris!
We then enjoyed singing and dancing to our favourite songs and rounded the evening off with tea and sandwiches.
Mental Health Awareness Day
Music is a great way to improve our residents' mental health! So, to celebrate we invited Pete from Nice N Easy Activity Show Community Group to join us for a good old fashioned sing along in the community lounges.
Residents enjoyed singing and dancing to the classics of their time, and some banter from Pete and staff too. Keep dancing, singing and smiling everyone!
Pink Bakes for Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Daisy Lane, we have kickstarted the month with our lovely ladies in Pink last week with some pink cake decorating. As you can see, our residents loved the decorating, but the eating more!
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.
