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
Highlighting 5* Hospitality!
We'd like to celebrate our Head Chef Jennifer and the Collingtree Park hospitality team. Jennifer has worked in the Healthcare Sector for the past 8 years and has a further 27 years’ experience of working in hospitality.
Since joining the team her culinary skills have transformed our residents’ meal times. Jennifer, along with her hospitality colleagues love to share ideas to constantly keep up with the latest trends to produce some appetising dishes. Getting the right balance is a must!
Yesterday’s menu was a fabulous example of just how flavoursome and enticing mealtimes have become. With a starter of homemade Mushroom soup or Feta Cheese salad followed by Beef Lasagne or Spicy Vegetable Burger. The sweet treat desert choices were a delight with rice or strawberry cream pudding to finish.
Our residents absolutely loved each dish, saying they were presented well, tasty and nutritious. We’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to our wonderful hospitality team for all they do and the pleasure they bring to our residents with every meal they produce. “Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” - Auguste Escoffier.
Celebrating St David's Day
We've had a wonderful day creating St David's Day bunting and decorating Daisy Lane with daffodils and leeks and all things Welsh. Residents enjoyed an information session about St. David, followed by tea and a Welsh cake. It was interesting to learn about the history of our Welsh residents and even practice some Welsh words and phrases.
We also had a Tom Jones singalong (and dance) on Bluebell Walk, finding alternative uses for the leeks!
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
Alpaca Animal Magic!
What a lovely day residents had yesterday, with a visit from Easton Way Farm Thank you Dani and Nick for bringing Malibu, Coco and Aurora to visit our residents, who thoroughly enjoyed petting and feeding the alpacas. Residents commented on their fluffy coat and smiley faces.
One resident said "You can’t help smiling when you stroke them, they are so soft it just makes you feel calm". Visits from animals can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as encouraging exercise and playfulness!
Valentines Day Treats for All
With love in the air at Collingtree Park, chef took to the floor delivering homemade sweet treats and fancies to all our lovely residents.
Dominos Anyone?
We had a great start to the day practicing our memory and matching skills on Daisy Lane with a 'spot' of dominos!
Happy Birthday 'Jane'
This week we celebrated Jane's birthday with a scrumptious afternoon tea.
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.
