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
Happy Birthday 'Joan'
March is a busy birthday month for us at Collingtree Park, but every resident enjoys a homemade birthday cake. Joan's cake was made by our Second Chef, the wonderful Tamara. We all hope you've had the happiest of birthdays 'joyful Joan'!
Staff Appreciation
Showing some appreciation to our fabulous carer, Pom! Thank you for everything you do Pom, you are a true star and vital member of the Collingtree Park team.
Employee of the Month - January 2023
Collingtree Park care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Housekeeping Assistant; Tracey Carpenter on receiving Employee of the Month.
Tracey has been nominated for going above and beyond her role, she is always willing to provide support across departments, providing care and assisting with residents appointments even on her days off!
Home Manager; Tom confirmed, "Tracey is such a hardworking member of the Collingtree team, she's always happy to support her colleagues and understands the needs of every resident. We all hope she enjoys spending the voucher and on receiving the well-deserved Barchester accolade."
Tracey received a £25 voucher as a special 'thank you' for her continued hard work and dedication to the Collingtree Park family.
Piano Practice
Jean has treated us to another rendition on the piano this morning - lovely to listen to her play with the sun shining into the lounge.
If you're considering later life care for a loved one, please call the dedicated team on 01604 910085 to book a show round of our beautiful home, meet the team and our talented residents.
Celebrating World Book Day
Happy World Book Day from us at Collingtree Park care home. Our residents love interacting with young children and earlier this week we had some lovely children from Collingtree Day Nursery join us for song, dance and some storytelling.
We were also joined by Charli from Debutots as well as Sam, our fabulous volunteer who supported our residents find their dancing feet!
Dementia Friendly Connections
Making new connections is a vital to keeping our residents part of the local community. Today our General Manager Tom took time out to visit Age UK Northamptonshire at The William and Patricia Venton Centre to personally deliver some homemade sweet treats in celebration of St David’s Day.
Jo Bird, the Editor of Age UK Northamptonshire's free quarterly magazine ‘Engage; provided Tom with several copies of the latest edition for our residents, staff and visitors to the home to enjoy.
Meeting with Jo gave us the opportunity to announce the homes launch of a new monthly ‘Dementia Friendly Café’ at Collingtree Park care home. Starting on 5th March 2023, then monthly on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm – 4pm.
With complimentary refreshments, activities and advice for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one with dementia we hope to provide a safe, judgement free place for people to meet over a cup of tea where you can chat with friends and experienced professionals who understand the dementia community.
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.
