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
Nice 'n' Easy Does it!
What a performance! We love having the duo Nice 'n' Easy entertain our residents, they always get us singing and dancing.
Lovely Lula Entertains
Yesterday we had the pleasure of Lula May joining us for a throwback to the swinging 60's. Residents enjoyed singing and dancing to music which holds happy memories for many of our residents. Music acts as a way for residents to reminisce on their lives, and they often have a story or two to share about the songs too.
Thank you Lula May, we look forward to seeing you soon
Remembering Ivan's Wales
Last week we celebrated St. David's Day, where we discussed all things Wales, including the life history of some of our residents, including Ivan. Ivan was evacuated from London to Wales during the Second World War.
He was evacuated to 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerych
wyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch'
and said the people were so welcoming. Ivan recalls that a young boy had just celebrated a birthday and that when Ivan arrived, the boy insisted he have full use of his new bicycle. Ivan can still recall some Welsh phrases, but we were all impressed by his pronunciation of the town he was sent to!
Thank you for sharing your story Ivan.
Beautiful Bella
You can often find our resident pussycat Bella enjoying the company of the residents, curled up in their rooms or sunning herself in the lounge. Having a furry friend can reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing for older people, so Bella is not just a pretty face.
Dementia Champions
Continued staff development is so important to the team at Collingtree Park.
This week; Skye, Broadwell, Paula and Rowena completed their Dementia Awareness Training and are now recognised 'Dementia Champions' Well done team we're proud of you!
You too have the opportunity to join the fantastic team here at Collingtree Park 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
Happy St Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patricks' Day from everyone at Collingtree Park. Residents enjoyed a tipple of Irish cream or traditional stout, with typical Irish snacks such as 'Tayto' crisps and 'Jam Mallows'. We had a real 'craic' together throughout the day, with a good old fashioned song and dance and rounded off with a themed game of bingo and carpet bowls. Chef Jenny presented beautiful boxed cupcakes to wish everyone the luck of the Irish!
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.
