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
Bowls with Gemma
A Snapshot of carpet bowls and we've caught Nanette sharing her winning secrets with Gemma. As you can see, the prize bag has been significantly replenished, so it was all to play for today, with Pam Bailey taking 1st prize!
We'll be back again next week, where residents will be playing in teams to see which colour comes out on top.
Baking Club on Daisy Lane
This week we were making fruit flans, tasting all of the different fruits and talking about the baking we did as children. The conversation and reminiscing generated by baking activities draws on childhood memories and encourages residents to share their memories with each other.
Everyday activities like baking are beneficial for older people living with dementia, as it is both stimulating and calming. Baking can help to bring back memories, stimulate the senses and improves appetite (as you can see from our photos!).
Our residents loved making, tasting and sharing their fruit flan with their friends and staff members on the floor. What shall we bake next week?
Sunshine and Gardening
We were lucky with the sunshine today our residents popped on their sun hats to enjoy some of the fresh produce from our garden, including tomatoes and blueberries, which have grown tremendously over the Summer!
Family Comes First
At Collingtree Park our doors are always open for you to visit your loved ones, with tea and coffee and freshly baked cakes available in the reception.
Prize Winner
Congratulations to one of our fabulous volunteers from Prince's Trust Team Northamptonshire, Ronnie, on winning our hamper raffle supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in the raffle, we've raised lots of money all for a good cause.
Swinging with Zing
Thank you to Zing Entertainment for another performance that got us all on our dancing feet. From Bobby V to Elvis Presley - our residents enjoyed singing the songs they grew up with and sharing memories from their youth, as well as practising their dance moves with staff too. Thank you Carole and Peter, see you soon!
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.
