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
Charles The Carpet Bowls King
Competitive as ever, our carpet bowls champions with Charles taking this week's prize!
Games allow residents to still get the arm and leg movements that you like to provide in exercise classes while having fun. They also provide opportunities for fun competition as well as prizes that can be used as motivation.
June and 'Bella' Togetherness
Resident Cat Bella and June enjoying some quality time this morning.
Animal-assisted interventions can improve self-esteem and confidence in people with dementia. It can also promote quality of life and encourage independence. If a person with dementia is having trouble communicating with others or having conversations, looking after a pet may help them to stay engaged and involved.
Bella and June would certainly agree!
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles!
Our staff and residents enjoyed watching the Coronation together in the lounge, followed by freshly baked cakes fit for a king! In the afternoon, residents enjoyed a performance from Neil Richardson, with song and dance over glass of Pimms and an afternoon tea buffet. A lovely time was had by all here at Collingtree Park Care Home.
Happy Coronation Day
Good morning and happy Coronation day from us at Collingtree Park! We are very excited to welcome friends and family today, can you tell?
Today we will be watching the Coronation as well as welcoming singer Neil Richardson and enjoying a Great British buffet-style afternoon tea. More photos to follow! Enjoy your day however you choose to celebrate it.
Intergenerational Activities
Collingtree Day Nursery joined us this morning for story telling, singing and even practicing to be vets!
Our memory lane residents love having the children join us for reading group, and even made them a card to take back to the nursery with them, as well as some chocolate coins to celebrate the Coronation.
As you can see from the pictures, I think we wore them out!
Celebrating Success, Hard work and Dedication
Please join us in congratulating the latest 3 members of staff to receive ‘Employee of the Month’ at Collingtree Park care home. Each member of staff has been nominated by residents, colleagues and friends of the home.
February 2023 - Marina Stylianou, Senior Carer for always being so friendly and very kind to our residents, she’s always happy and willing to help.
March 2023 - Elizabeth Denkyi, Senior Carer (Nights) for continually going above and beyond with a smile! She provides support across the communities as and when required.
April 2023 - Kelly McBride, Home Administrator for excelling in her role, since joining she worked hard to quickly receive all the official Barchester training, and has effectively organised the whole administrative processes within the home.
We hope they all enjoy the flowers, gift voucher and recognition as it is so well deserved. The Collingtree Parkway family are pleased to have you all as part of the team.
You too have the opportunity to join the fantastic team here at Collingtree Park care home in Northampton. We’re currently recruiting for a number of roles. Please follow the link to find out more and apply today.
https://jobs.barchester.com/job-search/?JobTitle=&City=NN4+0XN
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.
