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
Bonefire Night Sparkles
Celebrating bonfire night with sparklers and smiles! This evening, we enjoyed reliving our childhood with sparklers in the garden, followed by a warm cup of tea and a virtual firework display. Joan said "It's been lovely to spend the evening with everyone in the garden, even better to have a cup of tea!".
Craft Club on Bluebell Walk
In preparation for Bonfire Night, the residents on Bluebell walk were busy this morning creating their own 'Guys'! We had a laugh choosing names; Joany Depp, Lucille, Arabella and Del Boy amongst a few.
Joan said "Celebrating bonfire night is so different nowadays, but it's a good way to share the story of Bonfire night and have a good laugh".
Jean and Jay joined us later on for the discussion and both said how funny the guys were - we think they're too pretty to burn! What do you think?
Vegan Taste Tester
Yesterday evening, our residents enjoyed a vegan taster session, accompanied by a discussion about sustainable living and the environment.
The residents had a selection of vegan food to sample - the biggest shock came as the vegan cheese! Joan said "it's amazing what people can do now, back in the day we just ate what we were given".
Although Shelia and Barbara weren't huge fans of the 'chicken' they agreed that there were health benefits to this, such as it being lower in cholesterol and fats, to which Shelia commented - "but that's what we like about it!"
All in all, the residents enjoyed our sampling session, however I think the majority will be sticking to their more traditional options for now.
All Souls Day
This week we are celebrating 'All Souls Day' also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, which is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by certain Christian denominations on 2 November.
To celebrate this, our residents decided to use this as an opportunity to give something back. We discussed issues in the local area, and residents decided that they would like to provide support to the homeless community. This morning at Church service, our residents filled 'help bags' with toiletries and treats, to be gifted to the homeless this week.
Pam B said "You are so lovely to think of others, thank you for getting the supplies so that we can be a part of helping the homeless too. It is really important to stay connected and not forget that we are all in this together, whatever the struggle may be". Thank you to all of our residents, and volunteers Belinda and Sharon for helping to pack the gift bags today, you are all stars.
A Bonanza of Birthday's
The last week of October has been a busy one at Collingtree Park! It seems October is Birthday month. This month, we have celebrated Roy, Rodney, Margaret and Patricia's birthdays, all with singing and presents galore and the most amazing freshly made cakes courtesy of chef Jennifer. Margaret's family joined us today and thought her cake and birthday surprise was fabulous.
Happy Halloween Everyone
Today we will be celebrating with Pumpkin painting, Monster mashing and a spooky cinema club this afternoon. We've played 'Wrap the Mummy' and all had a laugh with Skye and Barbara getting wrapped up by Pam! With the Halloween music, décor and staff dressing up, to mark the "spooktacular" occasion.
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.
