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
Enjoying our Autumn Garden
Barbara, Pam, Avis (and Bella the cat!) enjoyed some crisp Autumn air in our garden, which recently won "Garden of the Year" at the Barchester Care Awards.
Pam said, "We are so lucky to have Andy, (the gardener), he spends so much time making this look lovely - and even makes sure the birds are fed! He does a wonderful job and definitely deserved gardener of the year." If you're visiting our care home, be sure to have a look at our wonderful garden before the Winter draws in.
Wine and Cheese Evening
Who doesn't love cheese and wine on a Friday night? We spent the most lovely evening with our residents, enjoying good company and a glass of wine whilst sampling a variety of cheeses. Eileen said "We must keep this in the diary as a regular event, it's so good to come together in the evening, I really enjoyed this".
Ray of Light - Friendship Group
Today we had the pleasure of attending the fortnightly 'Ray of Light' Dementia Friendly café hosted by resident and founding member; Pamela Wareham at King Richard Court in East Hunsbury.
Pamela invited General Manager, Nikki Allen to provide her guests with an update on Collingtree Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare and the various community events open to everyone living at King Richard Court.
Nikki, joined by our Daisy Lane community Senior, Marina Vulc gave the group a brief overview of the care provision at Collingtree Park and outline of our facilities and dementia friendly activities; from monthly café to regular exercise classes, entertainers and our complimentary ‘Don't Dine Alone’ experiences.
The Q&A session was very informative for all parties. We look forward to the group members visiting our home in the not too distant future to spend time with the residents and extend each other’s friendship group.
We'd like to thank you again Pamela for welcoming us into your home, and send thank you's to all the wonderful people we met and spoke to within your Ray of Light group. We hope you all enjoyed chef's 'wear it pink' cake creation and hope to share coffee and cake with you again very soon.
Bingo!
Our residents had a fabulous morning drawing and calling for Bingo, and even won a few prizes! Our overall winner was Maureen, drawing a line and full house in the same match! Well done to Mavis and Barbara for calling the numbers: you two were 'top of the shop' today.
Wear It Pink Day
What a fabulous day we had for #WearItPink Breast Cancer Awareness Residents enjoyed an afternoon tea courtesy of the activities team, and fabulous pink cupcakes from the kitchen. Graham, Ash, Pam and Iris all thoroughly enjoyed having a chin-wag and a cake. Graham said he felt 'very lucky to be allowed to spend his afternoon with so many lovely women", Iris said he was spoilt for choice!
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".
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.
