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
Bubbles brings 'tortoise therapy'
Thank you to Tracy for bringing in her little shelled friend, Bubbles for some 'tortoise therapy' with our residents. Although Bubbles enjoyed meeting all of our residents, he had a particularly nice time on Daisy lane, where Tracy taught our residents how to give him a bath!
Bubbles enjoyed having his shell cleaned, as well as some lettuce from our residents, who shared tales of their own pet tortoises from when they were children.
Day Trip to Abington Park
A Day of Nature and Delight at the Park with Our Residents! Yesterday was a beautiful day spent Abington Park with our residents, where we had the joy of admiring the vibrant colors of the birds and enjoying a relaxing coffee at The Park Cafe - Abington Park
Here's to more days filled with nature's wonders, heartfelt conversations, and shared moments of happiness with our beloved residents. Let's continue to cherish these special moments and create memories.
Hoppy Easter!
This morning our residents were delighted by a visit from the Easter Bunny, delivering eggs and smiles to their rooms!
Senior carer Marina, and activities co-ordinator Skye, ensured that all residents enjoyed a visit as well as the opportunity to talk about their own Easter celebrations in the past.
June said "You're always making us laugh with your antics, first Easter chicks and now an Easter bunny!".
Hot cross buns!
One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns! Our residents enjoyed a freshly baked bun with their afternoon tea today to celebrate good Friday.
Chef Jennifer said "Many of our residents used to make their own hot cross buns, and really appreciate having them home made to celebrate this occasion. They will be eating a traditional Easter Lunch on Sunday, which they have already said they are looking forward to".
Happy Easter Weekend from everyone at Collingtree Park!
Eva and Gaye's Easter Visit
Easter Weekend has officially started at Collingtree Park, with an 'egg-citing' visit from Eva and Gaye! Eva, our regular Pets As Therapy dog came in her best Easter attire: sporting a home made Easter bonnet!
Gaye said "We love coming to Collingtree Park and seeing everyone. It's great to hear stories from the residents about their own pets too. Eva has been such a good girl wearing her bonnet all day, I think she deserves some treats when we get home". Our residents have had a splendid day and really loved having you both - see you soon!
Barchesters' Beat The Clock!
What a fun afternoon we've had playing "Beat The Clock" with other fellow homes as part of 'Barchester Goes Gaming'. Homes across the country competed in a selection of word and mathematical puzzles to see who would come out on top!
Margaret and Joan had a great time, and we even guessed the final conundrum (we think!). We then enjoyed some cuddles with our fluffy Easter chicks before having a cup of tea.
We're already looking forward to the next live virtual event, which will be a virtual sing-a-long on the 6th of April.
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.
