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
Poppy Day Crafts
A poppy themed crafts club on Bluebell Walk. This morning our ladies enjoyed reminiscing about Armistice day as well as creating a poppy field scene for their rooms.
Jean and Pam, laughing away said "we aren't usually crafty but we have had so much fun this morning, thank you!".
Happiest of birthdays to Virginia
Virginia enjoyed chair yoga with her friends in the morning, followed by singing and celebrations on her birthday. When presented with her cake, Virginia said "thank you for such a beautiful cake, it's wonderful". Her husband James loved to see Virginia in the lounge on her birthday and was even happier to share a slice of cake. Happy birthday Virginia, we're so glad you enjoyed your day!
Little Jessy bring Joy
Daisy Lane love their visits from carer Widya's daughter; Jesslyn. Residents were kept on their toes by Jessy - playing skittles, target practice, and even being shown some dance moves too!
Jean showed Jesslyn how to play the piano, whilst everyone else enjoyed kisses and cuddles from the cutie. We look forward to seeing you again soon Jessy.
Glitzy Performance
We love Lesley Ann Vocalist Entertainer and her fabulous daughter Katie Rose joining us for a song and dance at Collingtree Park. We had everyone singing and dancing as we enjoyed songs our residents know and love.
Robert - who knew every line to every song - cried 'happy tears' and said "it's just wonderful to see everyone singing along to these songs, it brings back so many happy memories, thank you for encouraging me to come along today".
Daisy Lane Poppy Display
To celebrate Armistice Day, our Daisy Lane residents created this beautiful selection of poppies for our notice board.
Activities coordinator, Skye, took photos of the residents hands, as they shared their memories of the war, and their family members who fought for our freedom.
Each resident had their own memories to share, but it was a poignant discussion for everyone involved.
Happiest of birthdays to Avis!
Today Avis celebrated her 94th birthday! She said, (through happy tears!) 'I never expected anything like this! What a wonderful day I've had, thank you". Avis helped to slice her cake up to share with other residents over their afternoon tea too, how lovely!
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.
