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
Weekly Keep Fit with G-Fitness
Our residents enjoyed using resistance bands and bouncy balls to improve their muscle strength and flexibility with Anya from G-Fitness. After the keep fit session, residents enjoyed a cup of tea and reminisced about the sports they used to play in their younger years - including; ice skating, horse riding and netball!
'Eva' Dog Therapy
We love it when Gaye and Eva from Pets As Therapy UK pay us a visit. Eva has been busy visiting lots of our residents from both communities, enjoying lots of fuss and even more treats. Thank you Gaye for coming in on your day off to see us, and fitting us into Eva's very busy schedule!
Thumbs Up for Word Search
We kick started our week using brain power on Bluebell Walk with our weekly word game! Today word was chosen by Roy, "septuagenarian" - a person who is between the ages of 70 and 79 years old.
Well, between us we managed to find 237 words - a new record. The ladies were very impressed and gave Roy's word a big thumbs up.
Puzzle Swaps
One of our residents, Eileen, loves to complete jigsaw puzzles. She has quite a selection, however we noticed a lot of these were ones she had already completed. After having a sort out Eileen chose to donate some of her puzzles to the residents on Daisy Lane.
We thought this was extremely kind, so decided to return the favour, by buying two new puzzles for Eileen to complete. Eileen said "You can come back tomorrow to see them completed!".
Indoor Fun & Games!
Indoor games on Bluebell walk - our residents loved tackling the tin can alley and making dominoes pyramids this afternoon. We also enjoyed games of snakes and ladders and indoor golf!
National Dog Day
As well as furry family members, we have regularly scheduled visits from Eva the Pets as Therapy dog and her owner Gaye. Collingtree Park is a dog-friendly care home, and we welcome (well-trained) dogs to visit our residents and staff, provided they are kept with their owner at all times.
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.
