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
Yeehaw, Cowboy!
We had a cowboy-themed day with a morning filled with different games; our favourite was ‘wanted’, where we all searched the home for the most wanted people and items. It was so much fun and great exercise too! We finished the afternoon off with dancing and live country music as entertainment.
Jumbo Jenga!
We all love a game of Jenga, so we decided to buy a jumbo version! Our new game went down a treat with residents. So much fun was had and they got very competitive as the tower got taller and taller. No one wanted to be the one to tip it over and lose!
Let's Rock!
To celebrate Dementia Awareness Week, we had a fun-filled week of activities, which included a cupcake sale, a memory balloon release and a sensory day, to name a few.
We finished the week off with a rock and roll-themed day. All the staff dressed up as pink ladies. We had ice cream floats and retro milk shakes with cream and a cherry on top! We rocked the afternoon away with Johnny Red singing classic songs from the movie ‘Grease’. We even had a hula hoop contest, with one resident putting all the staff to shame with her amazing skills!
And the Oscar Goes To...
Here at Collingtree Park Care Home. we had our very own awards afternoon to celebrate each and every resident and staff member. Our award categories were varied, and ranged from 'Cheekiest Smile' to the 'Loudest Laugh!' The afternoon was enjoyed by all and brought a smile to everyones' faces.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter bunny left chocolate eggs around Memory Lane for us all! We went on a hunt to collect them all and Anthony did a great job spotting them; he found a lot of eggs and decided to share them out with everyone.
First Annual Parish Meeting
On Wednesday 19th April, Collingtree Park's Resident Ambassador attended the Annual Parish Meeting with General Manager, Rhiannon Crofts.
This was the first meeting of its kind intended to bring together the local parishes surrounding Collingtree, and we were invited to give a short presentation on the home.
We were warmly welcomed by both the parish & borough councillors, who reported on lots of parish matters that had arisen since 2016 and plans for forthcoming year - from lack of grass cutting to the imposing rail freight terminal and even the dangerous parking adjacent to Collingtree Health Club on Windingbrook Lane.
Rhiannon was introduced to the councillors and gave a detailed presentation on the home's facilities and services and her visions & hopes for Collingtree Park's future.
Resident Ambassador, Graham, proudly took to the floor to explain about life at Collingtree Park and how much he enjoys his time here as well.
The evening highlighted the need for local parishes to support and share more facilities within the community and they pledged to continue building new relationships.
Graham was treated to a lovely pint afterwards at The Wooden Walls in Collingtree Village.
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.
