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
Get Fit and Be Happy
A big thank you to Anya from G-Fitness for our weekly exercise session!
Residents all said they feel much more confident with their exercises now that the sessions happen every week, and that the music and movement makes them feel happy and healthy.
Today we will be relaxing with our weekly chair yoga session and a gander in the garden!
Happy Birthday 'Hazel'
Yesterday we wished Hazel a happy birthday! Thank you to Tamara for baking this beautiful cake - Hazel said "it's beautiful and I have to share it with everyone."
Hazel was also spoilt with flowers, chocolates and more cakes from her family too. Happy birthday Hazel from your Collingtree Park family and friends.
Happy Birthday 'Joan'
It was smiles alround on Sunday as we celebrated lovely resident Joan's birthday!
All of our residents celebrate their birthdays in Barchester style with a freshly baked cake made by our talented hospitality team.
Pretty Plant Display
The Collingtree Park Gardening Club sprang into action as the sun shone today to create a beautiful display of hanging blooms and edible herbs. The group have even set up a watering rota to ensure their little plants are nurtured to their full potential.
Multisensory Sunday
A multisensory approach becomes even more important for our Memory Lane residents. Bright colours, playful movements, funny sounds and tactile objects can all catch the attention of an individual in a way that more complicated activities no longer can. Our residents have really enjoyed using fidget toys as a way to engage their senses as well as improving flexibility and dexterity.
International Nurses' Day
Last week we said thank you to nurses, with Barchester goodie bags. Manager Tom delivered the bags to Danes Camp Surgery, White Hills Surgery, and St. Crispin's Home within Northampton. Thank you to all of the nurses who go above and beyond to support our residents - and everyone!
Upcoming events
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.
