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.
Skye Summerton
Hello, my name is Skye and I'm the Activities Coordinator 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 an animal friendly care home with a resident cat called 'Bella' and daily visits from our residents' family dogs. We understand the power of PET Therapy and welcome animals of all sizes from mini beasts to the quarterly Alpaca visits a local farm.
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 me 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
Ponies Bring Smiles
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Collingtree Park care home in Northampton were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy ponies. Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them. The home was visited by Lollipop and Moomin, from Lollipop Pony Parties, who caused a great deal of excitement. All of the residents enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed the animals who seemed to appreciate meeting their new friends.
Jamie, one of the handlers said: “Lollipop and Moomin have had a wonderful afternoon! I don’t think they have ever had so much attention! It was lovely to see the residents getting so much pleasure from the visit, I think it is fair to say Lollipop Ponies have a new fan club!”
Activities Coordinator, Skye said: “All our residents are fascinated by animals so we were delighted that they were able to visit. It was brilliant for our residents living with dementia to be able to ask questions about working with the animals and what it is like to look after them. We loved hearing all about their different personalities.”
Library Visit Brings Back Memories
Pam and Jean enjoyed a wonderful afternoon choosing books for our care home as well as learning all about the history of Northamptonshire. Jean shared stories of Sunday visits to St. Mary's Church with her mum, while Pam told us all about her love of gardening. We then selected books to bring home to share with other residents. Pam said "Thank you so much for teaching me more about the place I now live in. It's been a really fun afternoon - with lots of learning too. "
Keep on Shakin' for Elvis!
Happy birthday Elvis, what a wonderful morning we have had celebrating the 'wonder of you! Our Daisy Lane residents have enjoyed an array of fitness activities, as well as music and movement to celebrate 'The King' Elvis's birthday by keeping fit and having fun.
We began our day with floor games and fitness, including chair yoga and parachute games, followed by singing along to our favourites by Elvis himself. The music had us 'all shook up' as we danced and sang along. Thank you, thank you very much!
Flower Arranging
Our residents had a wonderful time flower arranging with Activities Assistant Gemma today. The beautiful blooms lit the room and filled it with floral colours.
Festive Pet Therapy with Eva
This morning we had a lovely festive visit from Eva (the elf) Pets As Therapy and Gaye. Our residents really benefit from animal therapy as animals provide a sense of companionship and calmness.
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. We strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal.
Our volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit establishments such as care homes, hospitals, hospices, schools and prisons, and bring smiles to many faces. People of all ages get the chance to chat to someone — and stroke a friendly dog or cat.
Happy Birthday 'Ivy'
As well as saying goodbye to 2023, we also said happy birthday to our very own poet, Ivy who turned 96 on New Years Eve, and told us "I waited until the last day of the year so that everyone would remember me".
Ivy enjoyed her fabulous Collingtree cake made by chef Jennifer, which she shared with her daughter, grandson and great-granddaughter too! What a fabulous way to celebrate. Happy birthday Ivy from your Collingtree family.
Upcoming events
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.
Dementia Friendly Cafe
On the 1st Wednesday of each month we hold a complimentary cafe for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one. Call 01604 763 623 to reserve your place.
