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
Prize Winner
Congratulations to one of our fabulous volunteers from Prince's Trust Team Northamptonshire, Ronnie, on winning our hamper raffle supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in the raffle, we've raised lots of money all for a good cause.
Swinging with Zing
Thank you to Zing Entertainment for another performance that got us all on our dancing feet. From Bobby V to Elvis Presley - our residents enjoyed singing the songs they grew up with and sharing memories from their youth, as well as practising their dance moves with staff too. Thank you Carole and Peter, see you soon!
Happy Birthday 'Jayne'
Today we wished one of our residents the happiest of birthdays, Jayne who was inundated with cards and flowers, as well as one of chef's special birthday cakes said she'd had a wonderful day.
Thank you to everyone who sent Jayne a card, presents and well wishes on her special day. As you can see by her smile she loved every minute!
Garden Crafts
Thank you to our wonderful gardener, Andy, for securing our insect houses that were painted on Daisy Lane a few weeks ago! Pam said "I noticed the little house after reading the Faraway Tree, and it really brought a smile to my face- as did the 'squirrel table' too!".
We think they look lovely - thank you Andy!
Church Service
Thank you to Vicar James for delivering Holy Communion this morning in the Activities Café. The residents said "It's so important that we are able to meet once a month and have communion as we have done all our lives. It really keeps our spirits up to come together for this service".
Happy Manicure Day
We love manicure day at Collingtree Park. Whilst our ladies enjoyed their weekly manicure, Derek told me how he used to let his daughters practice their beautician skills on him too... Dad duties!
In spirit of this, he kindly asked if I would like to practice my painting before giving manicures to the ladies - and he was so pleased with the result he kept it on to show to my next clients. Happy manicure day from the ladies (and Derek) at Collingtree Park.
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.
