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
Multisensory Sunday
A multisensory approach becomes even more important for our Memory Lane residents. Bright colours, playful movements, funny sounds and tactile objects can all catch the attention of an individual in a way that more complicated activities no longer can. Our residents have really enjoyed using fidget toys as a way to engage their senses as well as improving flexibility and dexterity.
International Nurses' Day
Last week we said thank you to nurses, with Barchester goodie bags. Manager Tom delivered the bags to Danes Camp Surgery, White Hills Surgery, and St. Crispin's Home within Northampton. Thank you to all of the nurses who go above and beyond to support our residents - and everyone!
Mental Health Awareness
We took part in the annual Mental Health Awareness week by hosting a variety of themed activities and awareness sessions. During the week, our residents enjoyed afternoon tea in the garden, a variety of games and activities to encourage friendships and wellbeing as well as created their own personal memory boxes to help with their development.
Our main focus was to raise awareness whilst having fun, so we brought music and comedy to our home to boost everyone’s mental health by singing, dancing and laughing. A great time was had by all.
Sensory Afternoon
As well as Mental Health Awareness Week, this week is also Dementia Action Week. Throughout the week we are delivering a range of dementia friendly activities to our Daisy Lane Community. Today we hosted a sensory afternoon for our residents as we enjoyed bubbles, music and dancing.
Bubbles are a great way to reach people, what ever age or ability, but this is something especially useful in dementia. Bubbles can quickly offer a way in, as a great in-the-moment distraction that can make a residents' day happier and brighter instantly!
Namaste Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga with Yvette this morning.
Our residents really enjoy keeping fit and strengthening their muscles, so our activities schedule incorporates 3 sessions per week; including G-Fitness, Chair Yoga and Carpet Bowls and Floor Games.
Life is a walk in the park!
Over the weekend, carer Stacey took Avis and Pam for a stroll around our local golf course to make the most of the sunshine!
We are very lucky at Collingtree park to be so close to a place where our residents can enjoy a walk and a cup of coffee in the afternoon at the Collingtree Park Golf Club
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.
