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
Pamper Day on Daisy Lane
Yesterday was pamper day for our lovely ladies with hair cuts, nail polishes, head and hand massages all round!
Lula May Sings for Jean
We had a lovely afternoon celebrating Jean's birthday as well as being joined by Lula May!
A good song and dance is just what we needed along with a slice of fabulous birthday cake courtesy of Chef topped with Jean's favourite jammy dogger biscuits.
Dementia Friendly Activities
Some of our lovely gents on Daisy Lane reminiscing with our vintage puzzles! These activities help with improving short-term memory, as well as encouraging conversation.
To find out more about our dementia friendly activities please join us on the first Wednesday of every month for our community cafe open to all and specifically designed for carers and those living with dementia. Come and have coffee and cake with friends. Call now to book your place 01604 910 036.
Morning Exercise
Thank you to our very own Yvette for a relaxing chair yoga session on Bluebell walk this morning! Deep breathing, big stretches and a great atmosphere - thank you for keeping our residents fit.
Classic Cuts
Here at Collingtree Park, it is so important to us that our residents look and feel special every day. Because of this, we have weekly hairdresser and barber visits to help keep our residents feeling fresh!
Dolls Bring Smiles
Therapy dolls can provide comfort and soothe any negative emotions. A therapy doll can help our residents feel a sense of purpose and may help to remind them of a time when they had young children to look after. Our residents chatter away to the dolls, improving their communication as well as their wellbeing.
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.
