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
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Today we celebrated the birthday of Beatrix Potter by reading the Tale of Peter Rabbit. Born Helen Beatrix Potter on the 28th July 1866 in Kensington, London, Beatrix Potter is famous for her timeless tales.
Our residents learnt about how Potter had sent a drawing of Peter Rabbit in a letter to her governess's son in 1893, and from that a story was born. In 1902, The Tale of Peter Rabbit was commercially published and here we are today - still enjoying it!
Our residents enjoyed reading along, and telling their own tales too.
Music and Movement on Daisy Lane!
Music can make us feel better, evoke positive memories and provide comfort – all of which can contribute to a positive sense of wellbeing for our residents. Our band enjoyed shaking our instruments to the likes of ABBA, The Foundations, and Tom Jones - and then enjoyed a cup of tea while sharing stories about all of their favourite songs to dance to 'back in the day'.
Singing and dancing is good for the soul!
Community Gift from Morrisons
Thank you to Morrisons Northampton in the community for their donation towards our Summer Fete Tombola/Raffle! We are still accepting donations for this event! If you have any unwanted gift sets, shower gels, or things which you think others would like to win, please bring them to our reception no later than Wednesday 2nd August.
Keeping Body Fit & Mind Active
Another great start to our week thanks to Anya from G-Fitness. Our residents love to keep fit, and our residents love the variety of exercises offered to them every week, including; keep fit, chair yoga and indoor games.
Reminisence Weekend
Happy Weekend from two of our lovely Daisy Lane ladies, Isabella and Maureen! Maureen and I spent the morning crafting and reminiscing about her daughters wedding and her trips to Italy. Meanwhile Isabella enjoyed singing along to her favourite songs in the lounge.
Baking Club on Bluebell
Today Baking Club made it's way to Bluebell Walk, where our residents enjoyed decorating cakes. Choosing toppings proved a tricky task, with choices of chocolate, caramel and other decorations!
As you can see, our residents have quite a sweet tooth here at Collingtree Park - and everyone spent the afternoon smiling. We hope these photos make you smile too.
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.
