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.
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
Whitefields Surgery Carers Event
Our deputy manager; Nicola enjoyed meeting many of the local community at Whitefields Surgery, Camp Hill during their National Carers Week Event. It was an opportunity for people to grab a free coffee and one of the Collingtree Park chefs cookies as they took time to chat with Nicola and all the other care focused teams on show.
D-Day 80th Anniversary Remembered
Today we honoured the bravery and sacrifice of those involved in the D-Day landings. Our care home held a special commemoration event to remember this pivotal moment in history.
Residents shared their memories and stories with one another and we enjoyed a fabulous performance from Miss Catty G the daughter of Peter Giles from Nice N Easy Activity Show Community Group who really got our residents, staff and guests in the mood to sing and dance. Even Miss Catty's 'Dad Jokes' raised a laugh or two!
Chef Jennifer and the homes' hospitality team laid on a magnificent buffet based around the produce available in the 1940s which finished the day of perfectly. We will never forget the sacrifice's our forces made on that day. Today, and always... We will Remember.
Monthly Church Service
Our residents have enjoyed a visit from Vicar James, who joins us every month for a church service in our home. This month the residents sang hymns (and even used Alexa for backing music!). They also shared things they are thankful for this month, and shared a prayer for those they felt needed it.
Thank you James for continuing to support Collingtree. This is a community church service, if you would like to join us please see poster below for more details.
Let's Get Moving!
This month's dementia cafe was all about "Get Barchester Moving", a fundraising initiative to encourage fitness in our care homes and to support The Barchester Foundation. During our cafe, we designed and painted T-shirts, which staff will be wearing during our 'moving minutes' as we cycle to Leicester Square to raise money and miles for our home.
To find out more about the Barchester Foundation, visit the website https://www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/
Happy Birthday Beautiful 'Barbara'
Happy 70th Birthday to beautiful Barbara!
Today Barbara has enjoyed 'queen for the day' treatment; with singing Rod Stewart, eating delicious cakes and having cuddles and presents from her lovely family.
Barbara said "I couldn't wish for more, it's you lot that make days like this so special".
Whilst thanking everyone for their presents, Barbara said she really was 'so happy everyone could come' and that she loves being surrounded by her favourite people.
Gardening Club Sensory Session
Gardening club is in full swing at Collingtree Park!
Thank you to Andy for delivering a sensory session all about the different herbs we grow in our garden, including; parsley, basil and mint! Residents enjoyed sharing their favourite recipes, as well as hearing about some of the many other herbs and their uses outside of the kitchen during our informative session!
Next week we will check in on our sweet peas as well as the Busy Lizzies- so stay tuned for updates.
Upcoming events
Call-in Café
Feeling isolated? Looking to meet with others in your community. Come along to our Call-in Café . Meet new people in our warm welcoming environment.
Don't Dine Alone
We know company at mealtimes can boost wellbeing. That is why we are inviting the elderly community to join us for a hearty mid-week roast dinner and some good company.
Monthly Dementia Cafe
Join us for our Monthly Dementia Café which takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month 2.30pm - 4pm.
