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
Mature Drivers Roadshow
Today we had the pleasure of meeting all the wonderful attendees at the Mature Drivers Roadshow in the Icon Innovation Centre, Daventry It was wonderful to meet so many senior drivers and have the opportunity to showcase our beautiful home. Everyone enjoyed the freshly baked cookies and invitation to our community events and next Open Day which is on Saturday 7th September.
Coffee on the Course
Collingtree Park care home sits at the heart of the Collingtree park estate just a few minutes walk away from the beautiful Collingtree Park Golf Club. This week resident; Joan requested a trip out to the club, where she enjoyed chatting to the golfers and watching the wildlife!
Joan said "it's like another world compared to her home life I had growing up in the North." Joan enjoyed a 'posh' coffee and told Skye all about her work as a speech therapist in her younger days.
Joan told Skye "Whenever I meet new people I'm always listening to their tone and how they speak, it's just second nature to me." Luckily for Skye Joan thinks she speaks very well, and she thoroughly enjoyed their discussion.
Art Therapy
During this weeks art therapy session we spent time sharing memories of trips to the seaside. Resident Julian said he wanted to give his masterpiece to his wife as they loved being by the sea.
Pam said she has so many fond memories of the growing up near Margate with regular trips to the beach she loves everything about the coast.
Classical Afternoon Tea
Today our residents took afternoon tea relaxing to classical music performed by King & Rackham Duo. Andrew Rackham gave us a synopsis of each piece prior the duo's beautiful rendition.
One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.
Today's audience loved the duo's performance and have requested we book them to return over the Christmas period.
Employee of the Month - July
Please join us in congratulating Care Assistant; Sumalee Boland better known to us all as the wonderful 'Pom' on receiving ‘Employee of the Month’ for July 2024.
Pom was nominated by our residents, her colleagues and residents’ relatives for being so hardworking, kind and respectful. Pom is always willing to help in every department and has a smile for everyone.
She was presented with her certificate, £25 voucher, flowers and chocolates by General Manager Rosalyn who wanted to say a special 'thank you' on behalf of everyone at Collingtree Park for her continued support to the team.
Alan and Fiona Entertain
Our residents love it when pianist Andy Salter comes in for his monthly performance. This week Alan was joined by the amazing ukulele and flute playing vocalist Fiona, who had us all singing and tapping our feet along!
The methods and mediums may change but the heart of live music - the communal joy, the shared emotions, the collective energy - remains untouched.
As we look to the future, one thing is clear: live music will continue to be a cherished experience at Collingtree Park, even as its form and format evolve.
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.
