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
Reminiscing and Reading
You're never too old to keep learning. This week on our Daisy lane community, Lottie and I have also engaged our residents with reading and reminiscing, which is great for supporting their mental health.
Pamper Day on Daisy Lane
Welcome to the Salon! This week our ladies on Daisy Lane have been pampered, with nails, hair and make up courtesy of our activities and carers. Pam told me "I think you should do this professionally, you would make a lot of money!", and Maureen couldn't thank Pom enough for her hair and make up too.
Derek even got involved and had his pinky painted too!
Connecting with Smiles
Smiling happy faces!
Here at Barchester, we have a 'whole home approach' meaning that every member of staff works to support our residents. Nik, part of our housekeeping team, loves this element of her job, and since starting with us has befriended resident Margaret, using sign language as Margaret is deaf.
Nik said 'Margaret really taught me how to sign, and we kept practising together. Now we do it every time we cross paths!" Great job Nik.
Care Fees Planning
Collingtree Park care home would like to thank Richard Davies BA (Hons) APFS CERT CII (MP) a full member of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) and Mark Tucker, Director at MT Legal Services Ltd for joining us yesterday and providing our guests with some invaluable advice on navigating the care process; Lasting Power of Attorney, Will and Asset protection to support you make the right decisions in advance of any need.
For more information on the services Richard and Mark can provide please visit;
https://richardjdavies.co.uk/partner/richarddavies
Special thanks to Head Chef; Jennifer and the hospitality team for putting on such a wonderful spread for our guests to enjoy.
Weekly Word Games
It is important for our residents to keep their mind, body and souls active - so as well as physical exercise, we also offer 'brain training' too!
Residents had a record number of words this week - 121 words found within the word 'interrogation'. Let's see if we can beat that score next week!
Tea in the Garden with Friends
We have all enjoyed some sunshine this afternoon! Afternoon tea, spent reminiscing about summer holidays, gardening and our jobs around the home - a lot of residents grateful that they don't have to worry about that anymore! Happy Friday from everyone at Collingtree Park.
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.
