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.
Lucia Pivetta
Hello, my name is Lucia and I'm one of the Activities Coordinators here at Collingtree Park care home. My role is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing stimulating and person-centred activities. We offer something for everyone, including arts and crafts, games and live entertainment including visits to places of interest in the local area. I love to provide one-to-one time and sensory activities with residents who need a little more support.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular meetings with family and friends I can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining the Collingtree Park community.
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
Celebrating Cheesecake Day
Yesterday was World Cheesecake Day - so our residents celebrated during their baking club. We created our vanilla cheesecake and all enjoyed using the different decorations to make them beautiful.
Derek, Barrie and Jean all helped to decorate some cheesecake for our carer team too. Happy World Cheesecake Day everyone - we hope you celebrated accordingly!
Happy Birthday 'Doreen'
Happy birthday to Doreen, who was surprised by 4 generations of her family joining her today to celebrate being 91 years young. Doreen said she felt "very lucky" and was spoilt rotten by all the people that love her. Happy birthday from everyone at Collingtree Park too Doreen, enjoy your cake!
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Today we celebrated the birthday of Beatrix Potter by reading the Tale of Peter Rabbit. Born Helen Beatrix Potter on the 28th July 1866 in Kensington, London, Beatrix Potter is famous for her timeless tales.
Our residents learnt about how Potter had sent a drawing of Peter Rabbit in a letter to her governess's son in 1893, and from that a story was born. In 1902, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was commercially published and here we are today - still enjoying it!
Our residents enjoyed reading along, and telling their own tales too.
Music and Movement on Daisy Lane!
Music can make us feel better, evoke positive memories and provide comfort – all of which can contribute to a positive sense of wellbeing for our residents. Our band enjoyed shaking our instruments to the likes of ABBA, The Foundations, and Tom Jones - and then enjoyed a cup of tea while sharing stories about all of their favourite songs to dance to 'back in the day'.
Singing and dancing is good for the soul!
Community Gift from Morrisons
Thank you to Morrisons Northampton in the community for their donation towards our Summer Fete Tombola/Raffle! We are still accepting donations for this event! If you have any unwanted gift sets, shower gels, or things which you think others would like to win, please bring them to our reception no later than Wednesday 2nd August.
Keeping Body Fit & Mind Active
Another great start to our week thanks to Anya from G-Fitness. Our residents love to keep fit, and our residents love the variety of exercises offered to them every week, including; keep fit, chair yoga and indoor games.
Upcoming events
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We are inviting friends, families and members of the local community to join our residents and staff for a Coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - Virtual Event
The Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds is streaming its stage adaptation of this beloved sitcom straight in to our lounge, for us to enjoy from the comfort of our armchairs.
Wear It Pink Day - All Welcome
Join us 'Wear it Pink' on 18th October as we raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. They'll be plenty of pink cakes and buns on offer - All Welcome!
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
Newsletter Summer Edition 2
Please take at look at our latest news from in and around Collingtree Park care home.
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.
