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.
Martin Tilly-Reed
Hello, my name is Martin, I'm the activities coordinator here at Collingtree Park
My role is to ensure that our activities, outings and the entertainment we provide is stimulating and inclusive of all our residents no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers enriching experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Collingtree Park that will make for a richer activities program to be developed.
I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
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
Great Barchester Cook Off!
The Central division's Managing Director, Angela Bradford stepped completely out of her comfort zone to compete in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2024. Angela went head to head with the Managing Directors from Barchester’s four other divisions and cooked up a storm to raise a phenomenal £24,595 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which helps connect vulnerable people and those living with a disability to community groups in their local area by providing grants to improve mobility and quality of life.
Angela made some fabulous dishes for her Cook Off Challenge, first she prepared Marbella Chicken with a garlic and asparagus Mediterranean sauce before she moved on to a Summer Fruit Pavlova, both of which were very well received by the judging panel made up members of Barchester’s Executive team. She was pipped at the post but highly commended by the judges none the less.
Our Operations Manager, Kelen Feng, said: “We are all so proud of Angela for taking part in this challenge, she really is amazing – is there nothing she can’t do! Her dishes looked absolutely fantastic and she raised so much for the Foundation, we think she is an absolute super star!
Café Get's Olympic Fever
This month's Dementia Café was all about the up and coming Paris Olympics with everyone joining together for Arts & Crafts.
Please join us at our next Community Dementia Café on the 7th August, our home is a dementia friendly 'safe place' for carers and their loved ones to meet and enjoy and afternoon with friends. Complimentary refreshments are served throughout - Everyone Welcome!
Weekly Exercise with Anya
'Pinch punch the first day of the month' What a fabulous start to July we've had with Anya from Gfitness This week, our residents were working on their muscle strength, practising with punches, beanbag throws and more!
Nanette said "It's great to do this every week, it gets us up and moving and makes sure we're fit and ready for the week ahead."
Strawberries and Cream
The start of Wimbledon means one thing at Collingtree Park, strawberries and cream!
We couldn't resist putting them on top of some freshly baked scones. Chef Tamara took the scones to our residents fresh out of the oven, and everyone was very impressed! Joan said "What a treat to enjoy strawberries and cream - thank you chef!".
Employee of the Month for June 2024
Please join us in congratulating Carer; Vikki Francis on receiving ‘Employee of the Month’ for June 2024. Vikki was nominated by our residents, her colleagues and residents’ relatives because of her willingness to support all departments and her eagerness to make our residents happy by joining in with activities. Vikki is always on hand to provide additional support.
Vikki was presented with her certificate, beautiful boxed bouquet and a £25 voucher as a special 'thank you' for her continued hard work and dedication to all at Collingtree Park. Everyone here sends you massive thanks.
Andy Salter Pianist
Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of music Andy - as you can see our residents and staff really enjoyed it. We look forward to having you again in July.
Upcoming events
Christmas Fayre
Come along and enjoy a range of stalls and festive fun with our residents and staff as we celebrate all things Christmas on our Open Day. 10am - 4pm.
November Open Day - All Welcome
We warmly welcome you to join us for our homes open day event on Saturday 30th November in conjunction with our Christmas Fayre!
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.
