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
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.
Employee of the Month - March 2024
Collingtree Park care home residents and colleagues wish to congratulate Care Assistant; Jun Crisostomo on receiving Employee of the Month for March 2024.
Jun has been nominated for his continual 'whole home approach' to being part of the Collingtree Park team! On nominating Jun, Home Housekeeper; Carol said 'Jun is always happy to help and has been a superstar in supporting the housekeeping team over the past month.'
Home Manager; Nikki Allen confirmed, "Jun is such a hard working member of the Collingtree team, he always wears the biggest smile. We hope he enjoys his gift and spending the voucher."
Our residents and his colleagues send him a special 'thank you' for his continued hard work and on receiving this well-deserved Barchester accolade.
Day Trip to Stoke Bruerne
What could be better on a sunny spring day than taking a couple of our lovely out on a day trip!
They immersed themselves in the history of the Stoke Bruerne museum with all its interactive displays and collections bringing to life what it was like to live and work on Britain's canals. We took a stroll along the towpath to check out all the moored boats can barges before having a spot of lunch in the cafe.
Clucking Over Our Chicks
This morning our chicks were moved into their brooding box, and staff and residents were FINALLY allowed to have a cuddle. Staff and residents have delighted in holding and talking with our little bundles of joy. Many of the residents have had their own chickens, or grew up on farms, and have enjoyed sharing their stories with each other whilst handling the chicks.
We now have 8 healthy chicks and look forward to sharing more updates as they grow!
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.
