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.
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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
Tea Party with other Barchester Care Homes
Residents at Collingtree Park recently connected with residents from two other Barchester homes for an afternoon of tea, cake and a natter by Zoom. We were delighted to say 'Hello' to everyone at Ashby House Care Home in Milton Keynes, and Elm Bank Care Home in Kettering. Emily from Mill House Tea Rooms provided us with mini cakes which everyone loved, and we sang 'Happy Birthday' to one of the residents of Ashby House. We had a great time making new friends and hope we can go to visit them in our minibus later in the year.
Fun on pancake day
Great fun was had by all the residents at Collingtree Park, especially Yvonne and Winifred who had a go at tossing pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. We enjoyed them the traditional way, with lemon and sugar.
Peter and Margaret enjoy Valentine's tea
Peter and Margaret are still celebrating their love after 61 years of marriage. They are both resident at Collingtree Park and we made sure they enjoyed a romantic afternoon tea and exchanged cards. Peter then gave Margaret some lovely flowers and a kiss.
Making hearts for Valentine's Day
Residents at Collingtree Park have been painting and decorating hearts for a Valentine’s Day display and celebrations this week.
Making cookies to share
Members of Collingtree Park’s Memory Lane dementia community enjoyed making cookies for other residents and staff to enjoy. Our regular baking sessions stimulate all the senses from the feel of the dough to the smell from the oven and the taste of the end result. We also shared memories of baking with family.
Bruce was happy with his gift
Everyone at Collingtree Park received a specially chosen gift and Bruce was very happy to receive his on Christmas morning.
Upcoming events
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We are inviting friends, families and members of the local community to join our residents and staff for a Coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
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!
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.
