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.
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
Memories of Northampton with Lucia
Today our residents learnt all about Northamptonshire with a quiz by Lucia; entailing stories of cattle market and sheep street as well as the famous Alfie Ape, who Northampton youngsters will remember him from the children’s shoe department at Beatties in the Grosvenor Centre.
He spent many hours swinging away there until his retirement in 2007 when the shoe department closed. Mary said "It's great to be outside with everyone laughing and having fun".
Happy 99th Birthday 'Mavis'
Yesterday we wished Mavis a happy 99th birthday!
Mavis shared stories of her 21st birthday, when she worked as a secretary for a company who supported with the war efforts at the time. She said "We all worked hard and didn't really think about birthdays then, it's so nice to celebrate with everyone nowadays".
Mavis enjoyed a fabulous cake with almond flavouring (one of her favourites!) made especially by chef Tamara.
Happy birthday Mavis, not long to go until the King will be writing to you now!
Celebrating VE Day in the Sun!
What a fabulous day we had marking the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day!
The home was decorated in red, white and blue as residents and staff took to the gardens for an afternoon of musical entertainment courtesy of ‘Peter’ from Nice N Easy Activity Show Community Group, who arrived dressed in military attire and had us all up and dancing to songs from the 1940s.
Head chef Jennifer whipped up a delicious selection of freshly-baked sausage rolls and biscuits, cheese straws and cream scones with strawberries for the occasion. We had jugs of fruit punch and pots of tea to accompany the street party food.
Our home was full of memorabilia which allowed our residents to reminisce about their memories of VE Day, their personal roles within the forces, and family members who serviced our country during the war years.
Nikki, General Manager at Collingtree Park said: “Many of our residents can remember the end of the war and we all know what it meant for our country so we wanted to celebrate the date and listen to our residents’ memories of the war and the experiences they lived through.”
The residents at Collingtree Park remarked; “It was wonderful to reminisce and to celebrate with all the staff, visitors and residents here, we’ve all had such a lovely day of fun in the sun!”
Happy Birthday 'Pamela'
Over the weekend we celebrated the beautiful Pamela's birthday!
Having already been visited in the week by a pair of ponies and her granddaughter and great-granddaughter who crowned her 'Birthday Queen', receiving a home made cake tailored to her preferences courtesy of Chef and the care team singing ‘Happy Birthday’ topped the actual day!
Happy birthday lovely lady from your fellow residents and all the staff at Collingtree Park.
Attending Community 'Mature Drivers Show'
Driving is an important part of our everyday life and Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Today we joined the team at The Rushden Goods Shed for the ‘Mature Driver’s Roadshow’ as they covered all aspects of driving aimed at drivers 60+
It was wonderful to meet so many new people and have the opportunity to invite them to our beautiful homes for a ‘Tea and Tour’.
Our home managers were on hand to answer any questions about later life care within Collingtree Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare and Claremont Parkway Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
Our Third 'Jean' Birthday!
Happiest of birthdays to our dear Jean, who has had a wonderful day celebrating her 92nd birthday with us today!
Today Jean has enjoyed a visit from Lollipop Pony Parties as well as a piano performance from our friend Andy Salter! She also received lovely flowers and gifts from her sons to celebrate.
Jean said "I don't feel 92, I feel 192, but at least I'm still beautiful!".
Jean then treated us to a rendition of Happy Birthday and enjoyed performing for all of her friends at Collingtree Park, followed by a well earned slice of birthday cake and a cup of tea afterwards. We look forward to celebrating again next year!
Upcoming events
Don't Dine Alone
We know company at mealtimes can boost wellbeing. That is why we are inviting the elderly community to join us for a hearty mid-week roast dinner and some good company.
Monthly Dementia Cafe
Join us for our Monthly Dementia Café which takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month 2.30pm - 4pm.
