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
Singing Duo 'Zing' Entertain
Thank you Carole and Peter from Zing Entertainment! Staff and residents loved starting their weekend with singing and dancing.
Rummage Boxes
Our activities coordinator has been busy this week creating new personalised rummage boxes for members of our Daisy Lane Community. These boxes are filled with photos and objects to assist people living with dementia to interact, start conversations and reminisce about their lives.
Treats for PAT Dog
Thank you to Gaye and Eva from Pets As Therapy for paying us a visit yesterday morning, our residents love to see Eva for cuddles. Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. They strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal.
The Easter Bunnies Been
It was all smiles with lots of happy residents and staff on receiving their chocolate eggs from the Collingtree Easter Bunny!
Aqua Paints and Reminiscing
This morning we have been reminiscing about the beach on Daisy Lane whilst doing some aqua painting. We talked about shells, the sea, the sun and jellied eels!
Community Café Delights
We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our 'Dementia Friendly Community Café' yesterday. It was wonderful to have so many friends and family together with our residents and staff.
Making time to enjoy a slice of cake, share stories and converse with one another whilst playing some of our interactive games. It meant so much to our residents and we look forward to next month’s gathering.
Our café is open to the local community on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm. W e offer a warm and welcoming 'safe space' to carers and loved ones all activities and refreshments are complimentary. Come and meet new friends, take a break, and learn from others. Our home team dementia specialists are on hand throughout to answer any questions you may have.
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.
Dementia Friendly Cafe
On the 1st Wednesday of each month we hold a complimentary cafe for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one. Call 01604 763 623 to reserve your place.
