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
Hot Chocolate with Sparkles
Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night is an annual commemoration observed on the 5th of November.
This afternoon we enjoyed watching a firework display in the comfort and warmth of our home, all snug as a bug we enjoyed delicious hot chocolate, topped with squirty-cream and yummy marshmallows!
In celebration of the foiled gunpowder plot a few braved the autumn weather to bring a little spark to the occasion!
Assisted by Debbie, resident Margaret mentioned that she hadn't held a sparkler since she was a very young child, almost 90 years ago and Jane wanted the thank everyone for making the evening so very special.
Special Celebration!
At Collingtree Park we love making memories, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Last Friday, we had the pleasure of celebrating Virginia and James for their remarkable 63rd wedding anniversary! To make the day extra special, Head Chef Jennifer and the wonderful kitchen team treated them to a delightful selection of scones, biscuits, and cakes—so sweet!
They also received a stunning bouquet of flowers, adding a beautiful touch to their celebration. Here’s to Virginia and James —may their love continue to blossom for many more years to come.
September Employee of the Month
Please join us in congratulating (night) Care Assistant; Broadwell Shamuyarira on receiving ‘Employee of the Month’ for September 2024.
Broadwell was nominated by our residents for his continued kindness, support and dignity towards their care and overall wellbeing. When presented with his certificate and £25 voucher, Broadwell couldn’t quite believe it saying 'I never win anything'.
We all agree his beautiful smile says it all! Well done Broadwell from all at Collingtree Park, this accolade is very well deserved.
Collingtree Wears it Pink!
Did you know that over 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK, thanks to research, more people are surviving breast cancer than ever before – ‘Wear it Pink’ day is one of Breast Cancer Now’s biggest fundraising events on Friday 18th October the residents and staff at Collingtree Park proudly wore all shades of pink in support of this incredible good cause.
Chef prepared a beautiful array of freshly baked cupcakes for our visitors to purchase and staff donated £1 to wear pink for the day; from scarfs to tee-shirts and even Senior Debbie's pink pyjama bottoms, it was wonderful to see so many get involved.
Nannette, one of our lovely Resident Ambassadors loves the colour pink and topped her outfit of with matching pink handbag. She’s a fashionista at the best of times and today certainly looked pretty in pink.
Mindfulness with Mita
Throwback to the incredible Mindful Meditation and Reiki session led by Mita, founder of Love Your Presence, at Collingtree Park Care Home Care Home on Grandparents Day.
It was a truly transformative experience as residents came together to relax and tap into their inner peace. Mita’s calming energy and expert guidance helped everyone feel more connected, grounded, and refreshed. The healing vibrations of Reiki and mindfulness left us all feeling lighter and more centred.
A heartfelt thank you to Mita for sharing her gift with us and to everyone who participated. Let’s continue to carry this peace and presence forward.
Community Crochet Project
As part of the homes initiative to keep our residents actively involved with the local community they have set up a new arm to the current ‘Knit and Natter’ group with the introduction of Crochet courtesy of volunteer; Amber from Swinton Creations .
Amber is a wonderful addition to the life enrichment team at Collingtree Park, she has the perfect temperament for teaching. From day one she had three of our impaired sight residents; Mavis, Betty and Pam finger knitting and several others back crocheting for the first time in years!
Having recently connected with members of the East Hunsbury Parish Council based at Hunsbury Library, our residents were honoured to be asked to help with their planned Remembrance Day display.
Our residents really enjoyed sewing the numerous beautifully handcrafted crochet poppies to the black netting which will, when full, form part of a larger community creation to be unveiled at the East Hunsbury commemorative service.
Sitting together reminiscing about what they used to knit, crochet or sew made for a fabulous afternoon.
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.
