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.
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
Christmas Cake Competition
Every year, Barchester has a Christmas cake competition,and all the Barchester homes take part. This year, we got our keen bakers together and Started decorating our Christmas cake; the residents loved making suggestions on how the finished cake should look and we had so many giggles while doing so. Margaret, from our Memory Lane community, loved making the snowmen and taking her time to ice on the eyes, whilsy Margret’s friends from the home enjoyed making snow balls and the Christmas tree! We think the cake looks amazing and the ladies did a great job. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that we win. Watch this space!
Trip to MK Shopping Centre
We took a lovely trip to the MK shopping centre to see the beautiful Christmas display, and it was truly worth the visit. The stunning display included a merry-go-round, a train and igloos! We went shopping for Christmas cards and finished up with a yummy hot chocolate.
Rock 'n' Roll Tea Dance
The residents at Collingtree Park love having a dance, so we took a trip to the Picturedrome for a tea dance - and oh what fun we had!
Tea Tasting
The ladies at Collingtree Park had an enjoyable morning of fruity tea tasting. We all took it in turns to pick a pot and guess what flavour tea we had in our pretty china cups. Some of the residents were surprised by how much they enjoyed the different flavoured tea and asked if we can have another tasting tea party again soon.
Collection for Northampton Hope Centre
We have been very busy collecting hand bags and toiletries to donate to ladies around Northampton. We have had so many donations from everyone and they look fantastic! A HUGE thank you to everyone that donated a handbag.
Barchester ‘Barchy’ Bear
Barchester Bear ‘Barchy’ paid a surprise visit to the residents at Collingtree Park on children in need day. Barchy went around the home giving smiles, cuddles and had a little dance with our residents. Barchy Bear never fails to put a huge smile on everyone’s faces!
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.
