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
100 Words this Week
Weekly word game! This morning we played our weekly word game on Bluebell walk. This activity is great as it keeps our residents minds active and exercises the brain. Playing games like this regularly supports brain function too.
This week we managed to find 100 words!
A walk to remember!
Avis and I like to occasionally take a walk in the evenings, around the houses and reminisce. However, we opted for a change of scenery on Friday and took a stroll around the local golf course.
We ended up strolling a little further than anticipated and were chauffeured by the lovely David, who took us to see his lovely garden and showed us the "scenic" route of the course too in his golf buggy!
Thank you David - Avis really enjoyed our detour, but she enjoyed a cup of tea on our return more!
Father's Day Fun for All
What a wonderful day we had celebrating Father's Day on Sunday. Our residents were treated to a BBQ tea, with burgers, sausages and beer - followed by a cool treat, ice cream cones for all!
All of our resident fathers received a goody bag to celebrate too. Thank you to our carers and kitchen staff for making this day special for our residents.
Congratulations Joan!
We play carpet bowls every week, and take it very seriously. The group's winners change regularly and today it was the delighted Joan. Well done on your win and enjoy the sweet treat prize, let's see if you can keep the title on the next round.
Exercise Hoopla
Thank you Anya from G-Fitness for hosting an exercise session for our Daisy Lane residents - they loved to get moving whilst enjoying song and dance too!
Joan said she really enjoyed the workout and Pam said it's even better with the music too.
It is so important that our residents keep active, and these tailored classes are slower paced and involve holding poses for longer periods of time, improving muscle strength for our residents.
Carers Week Treats
Carers week is a chance for us all to show our appreciation to our dedicated team who care for our residents. Carers are the heart of the home who show love, compassion, empathy and care. The residents love them all and trust them to look after them.
Chocolates, cool drinks, sweeties (and more!) … just a little thank you for the massive job you all do. Barrie and Derek got involved by presenting some of our team with a treat for working so hard to make the Daisy Lane community feel 'more like home'.
So if you're stopping by this week, make sure to thank the wonderful team at Collingtree for the work they do!
Upcoming events
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.
