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
Rock 'n' Roll with Joe
Last Friday we had the pleasure of being joined by Joe Sterling, for a rock 'n' roll and musical set!
Our residents enjoyed singing along to classics by Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and Elvis Presley, as well as enjoying musical numbers from Oklahoma, My Fair Lady and many more.
The residents thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon!
Happy Birthday 'Isobel'
Happy birthday to Isobel, who turns 95 today! Isobel was delighted with her chocolate truffles and cakes, which she insists staff and other residents share with her. It wouldn't be a birthday without a #BarchesterCake!
Isobel said "I wasn't expecting this at all, it is so very kind of you to make me a cake, it is so beautiful, thank you". Thank you to our chef Tamara and everyone in the kitchen for making birthdays here so special.
Armed Forces Day Afternon Tea
What a wonderful afternoon we had celebrating Armed Forces Day here at Collingtree Park.
Residents enjoyed reminiscing using our replica ration books, newspapers from 1914 and memorable posters from the war.
Our residents shared memories of collecting the weekly rations, ticking their books and having the tricky decision of which jam to pick. Joan told me "it's nothing like today, where you can have whatever you want, whenever you want it!".
Meanwhile, Mavis shared her memories of her dad, and the joy of being given a torch one day, so that she was able to play outside again after bombs had destroyed street lights.
Our residents enjoyed 1940's hits, a selection of treats and good company to round off the afternoon too.
Intergenerational Fun
We've had a lovely morning with Collingtree Day Nursery joining us for bubble blowing, strawberry counting and lots of singing on Bluebell walk today.
Doreen said "They (the children) are so beautiful and sweet, it reminds me of being young again - because I looked like that once!".
Our residents had a lovely time singing along and clapping to "Happy and You Know it" and "Incy Wincy Spider" too!
Thank you for joining us, we can't wait to see you all soon.
100 Words this Week
Weekly word game! This morning we played our weekly word game on Bluebell walk. This activity is great as it keeps our residents minds active and exercises the brain. Playing games like this regularly supports brain function too.
This week we managed to find 100 words!
A walk to remember!
Avis and I like to occasionally take a walk in the evenings, around the houses and reminisce. However, we opted for a change of scenery on Friday and took a stroll around the local golf course.
We ended up strolling a little further than anticipated and were chauffeured by the lovely David, who took us to see his lovely garden and showed us the "scenic" route of the course too in his golf buggy!
Thank you David - Avis really enjoyed our detour, but she enjoyed a cup of tea on our return more!
Upcoming events
Open Day - All Welcome!
Join us for our next Open Day event on Saturday 20th April, 2024. Call now to book your show round and meet our manager and wonderful residents.
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.
