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
Pamela and Tracey step out for dementia
Pamela, a new resident at Collingtree Park, often joins Tracey, the home’s Administrator, as she tops up her steps for the Alzheimer’s Society Step Up for Dementia challenge to walk 850,000 steps from March to May. Alzheimer’s Society chose this number of steps as there are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Tracey is on target to achieve her goal by walking 3 miles every evening after work and 10 miles at the weekend. She has raised £600 so far towards her £1000 sponsorship target. Collingtree Park welcomes residents with dementia and is pleased to support this charity. Pamela likes to join Tracey for a walk around the garden at Collingtree Park as she used to walk 5 miles a day with her dogs - she asks Tracey about her step count every day. Keep going, Tracey!
Knit and Natter
We are getting on well with our knitting project to make fingerless gloves for Northamptonshire Community Foundation's Winter Wellbeing Campaign. Collingtree Park resident, Joan, aged 100, has years of knitting experience and has been teaching General Manager Natalie how to knit, with the help of team members Debbie and Lindsay, at our Knit and Natter Club. (Natalie is trying hard but needs a bit more practice!)
Eleanor holds hands with Fiona
Eleanor was overwhelmed to receive a visit in her bedroom from her daughter Fiona. This was one of the first hand-holding visits at Collingtree Park by a designated person, allowed under new guidance issued by the Government on 4th March. Mother and daughter both felt emotional about their in-person reunion which was just before Mother's Day. Collingtree Park’s carers helped Eleanor get ready for her special visit by setting her hair in curlers and painting her nails. Fiona was happy to follow our infection control protocols which include Lateral Flow Tests and PPE for indoor visitors. This was a happy day for everyone.
Having a laugh on Comic Relief Day
We had a hysterical Comic Relief Day, wearing our Covid-safe interpretation of a red nose. We chose a 1980s theme for our fun, which many of our team loved (and still had the clothes for)!
Celebrating St Patrick's Day
Residents at Collingtree Park thoroughly enjoyed celebrating St Patrick’s Day. We had a little taste of Ireland, sampling some soda bread with Irish butter and Irish cheddar, and some of the famous Kimberley biscuits, all followed by a little drop of Irish cream liquer. Later we enjoyed a quiz about St Patrick and a virtual performance of Riverdance by Michael Flatley. We all enjoyed a great day, especially Herbert, our resident from Ireland.
Enjoying a walk in the garden
Isabelle enjoyed a walk in the lovely garden at Collingtree Park. She especially liked the delicate scent of some early lavender.
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.
