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
Downtown Abbey or Delepre?
We had a lovely afternoon tea at Delepre Abbey yesterday afternoon. Jean and Ash were taken aback by the beautiful scenery, and loved the "Downtown Abbey" room, especially the high ceilings and huge archways.
Jean said "It's funny, the place is so big but somehow with you all here I feel very at home". Ash, agreed, and said "The brownies were delicious, but the G&T really hit the spot!".
After our tea, we enjoyed a walk around the gardens, admiring the trees and stretch of fields. Both ladies had a wonderful time, and were so excited to share their outing with staff when they arrived home for dinner.
Blue Light Workers - Take a Break!
We've been out in the community to give thanks to our 'local heroes' with fresh fruit, snacks and an invitation to all Community Healthcare Professionals; paramedics, nurses, fire, police and ambulance services to take a break with us!
Staff and residents at Collingtree Park have opened up their doors to provide a welcome break with use of our facilities and offer free refreshments to those key workers who don’t always have time to go home or back to their workplace on their break.
Nikki Allen, the General Manager of Collingtree Park has extended the invitation throughout the local area, stating that “to say thank you for all of the great work our emergency services do for us, we are pleased to offer complimentary refreshments and the use of our facilities. Take a welcome break with us in comfortable surroundings including free Wi-Fi and service with a smile!"
Sensational Singers
Music and movement alongside the dynamic duo Lesley Ann Vocalist Entertainer and Katie Rose Vocalist at Collingtree Park care home. Our residents loved getting involved with the glitzy singers and staff.
Chair Hockey with Anya
Our residents were very competitive, and keen to show off their strength and flexibility. Anya said "It's amazing to see so many people taking part, and even better to see how far they have come from when I started hosting these sessions last year".
Trip to Workbridge Cafe
June and Joan enjoyed an afternoon of laughs at the Workbridge . They particularly enjoyed the home made brownie and the fresh filter coffee. Joan said "There's nothing like it. We have had a great afternoon and you always make us laugh".
When we came home, June said our outing was "hilarious" and "full of laughs". We're so pleased you both enjoyed yourselves.
Doggie Delight!
Thank you to Gaye and Eva for coming to visit us for a monthly Pet Therapy session this morning! The residents love Eva's golden ears and wagging tail! ean said "I wish my hair would grow like that!"
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.
