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
Monthly Church Service
This week, we were joined by Vicar James for the monthly church service in our home. Residents enjoyed the readings, as well as sharing a prayer at the end of the service.
Nanette said "everyone really appreciates the vicar coming out to see us, as we can all have an understanding of each other as we all believe in the same thing which is lovely really". We look forward to seeing you next month Vicar.
Happy Hair, Happy Residents!
Thank you to our resident hairdresser, Bev, for paying a visit to our Daisy Lane community this week and helping our residents to feel refreshed for Summer!
Jean was very pleased with her haircut and said "I feel much lighter! You've done a great job".
Bev takes bookings from our in-home salon, and comes to the home twice a week for residents in both of our communities. Thank you Bev!
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.
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.
