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
Happy 103rd Birthday 'Joan'
Yesterday we celebrated a very special birthday at Collingtree Park with one of our fabulous residents; Joan turning 103 years young!
She enjoyed an array of cakes, cards and presents - as well as lots of singing and celebrations with staff and family too. Liz, Joan's daughter said "Thank you so much for everything you do for mum, she is so happy here".
Taking a Stroll
Pam and activities lead; Skye made the most of the dry afternoon by taking a stroll around the neighbourhood. We spent time identifying different types of mushrooms, flowers and trees (whilst also trying to guess how tall they were!) and enjoying the simple pleasure of some sunshine on our faces! We came back just in time for keep fit and a cup of tea!
Reaching for the Stars
Keep fit - reach for the stars! It may be raining outside, but we bought smiles and laughter with our keep fit session today. Thank you Anya for 'singing in the rain' and helping our residents to feel revitalised for the week ahead.
Enjoying Enid Blyton
To celebrate Enid Blyton's birthday our Activities Lead; Skye bought Pam some of her childhood stories to read. As they sat together Skye and Pam reminisced about reading the stories as children. Pam informed us all that for a short period in her younger days she actually lived opposite to Enid Blyton!
We hope Pam enjoys reading The Faraway Tree over the weekend.
Carpet Bowls with 'Gemma'
The lower lounge was full for carpet bowls today as we introduced our new Activities Assistant; Gemma to the competitive ways of the Collingtree Park Bowls team!
Featuring newly named Trick-Shot Joan, and Semi-Pro Mary!
Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week
Our residents enjoyed Afternoon Tea week with freshly baked cakes courtesy of our chef Jennifer this week. You can tell Joan was surprised to see all those cakes!
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.
