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
Let's Get Physical
There's a true whole home approach to care at Collingtree Park, today our wonderful Administrator; Kelly decided to get everyone up and active, linking with an Oomph class on the lounge TV she led a exciting exercise class for our residents which they thoroughly enjoyed - thank you Kelly.
International Chocolate Cake Day
Well all the good intentions of January certainly went out the window today in celebration of International Chocolate Cake day as Collingtree Park's head chef; Jenni produced the most amazing array of Chocolate cupcakes for our residents and staff to indulge their guilty pleasures.
Did you know that a popular Philadelphia cookbook author, Eliza Leslie, published the earliest chocolate cake recipe in 1847 in The Lady's Receipt Book. Looking at Jenni's creations we think she could write her own bestselling cook book!
Everyone agreed they looked and tasted fabulous!
Turkish Barber Delights
Gentlemen's pamper day! Our Turkish barber visited the home today to smarten up all our lovely gents.
At Collingtree Park our in house beauty salon provides a chair for various local services; Monday's Barber, Tuesday and Fridays will be our new Nail Technician offering; hand massage and pedicures, polish or acrylics with Wednesday and Thursday appointments available with our unisex Hairdresser. Our residents can benefit from looking their best at all times.
Alpaca Adventure!
The home was full of animal mischief yesterday when a group of alpacas came to visit. Our wonderful residents were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friends roaming around their home and gardens as the team from Easton Way Farm paid a visit.
General Manager Tom said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today. We knew that having the farm here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”
As the gorgeous ‘Malibu, Coco and Aurora’ wandered around some commented: “As a child I used to love all the animals on the nearby farm. Today was very enjoyable and it was wonderful that the animals were free to roam amongst us. They’re so fluffy, it’s made my day!”
What a fabulous day of furry fun we've all had with this little troop of Alpaca.
Lost Sheep
So today our residents awoke to the sound of bleating sheep wondering around the Collingtree Park gardens, happily chopping away. Sorry guys our Open Day is on Saturday 21st !
Everyone's invited to peruse our beautiful home, meet the team and resident community and yes, we are welcoming new residents. Our care, hospitality and housekeeping teams are on hand to cater for your every need throughout your stay although the gardens are generally for parties and garden club.
If you're considering later life care for a loved one, please call the dedicated team on 01604 910085 to book a show round with our home manager; Tom. We can't guarantee the visiting sheep will be in residence but you never know!
Christmas Concert
Yesterday's Christmas party on Bluebell Walk was kicked off in style with a Christmas Concert by the sensational Nice N Easy Activity Show Community Group. Thank you gentlemen for getting the party started! Merry Christmas from all at Collingtree Park we look forward to being entertained by you again in 2023.
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.
