Activities at Woodland View Care Home
Activities at Woodland View
Woodland View is passionately committed to providing residents with a varied choice of entertainment, social, health and well being, craft and relaxation based activities.
Activities will all be meaningful and based on the likes of residents and will continue to evolve depending on our residents. The activities provided will also include involvement from other local community based organisations and are open to all residents, family and friends of residents. Our activities will be facilitated by staff from all departments as well as invited guests. Families are also enthusiastically encouraged to play a part in activities when possible.
There will always be at least one person at every activity who has been DBS checked to ensure the safeguarding of our residents. The dignity of our residents and our respect for them is at the centre of everything we do, each and every day.
We are always reviewing and changing our schedule of activities to be a centre of excellence and actively invite feedback and suggestions for new and meaningful activities and ideas.
Petra Hardman
Hi my name is Petra and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Woodland View. I love seeing the difference that activities can make to each individual, and finding out what interests they have and ensure I incorporate that into our activities here.
I love music and drama coming from a musical background as a singer all over the country, music is important to me and I feel it makes such a difference to everyone, it evokes memories, and creates happiness. I also love to boost residents self esteem by creating pampering sessions and having one to one time to relax and reminisce.
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 Woodland View Care Home
International Womens Day
For International Women's Day, one of our residents Peter wanted to give all the ladies in the home a flower. Residents, staff and visitors were delighted by the kind gift! Thank you Peter for making international women's day so special!
Flower Arranging for St David's Day
On St. David's Day this year, residents at Woodland View enjoyed a visit from Sara who showed us how to create our own lovely flower arrangements. Residents were then able to display the beautiful arrangements in their rooms or give them to a loved one as a present!
Pancake Day
Pancake Day at Woodland View was a very busy and fun day. We were lucky enough to welcome in the Essex University Volunteering Union to come and help our residents to make and enjoy some pancakes!
World Pizza Day!
Residents and staff at Woodland View had a great 'World Pizza Day' making their own pizza designs! The best bit was being able to taste the pizza that you had made!
Visit from local school for Valentines Day
Woodland View residents worked together with some of our local school children to make Valentine's Day crafts! The residents and children made Valentine's themed posters about love and used them to decorate the Home’s lounge.
Burns Night celebrations
Woodland View celebrated Burns Night in style with a performance from some Scottish dancers. Woodland View residents, relatives and staff members very much enjoyed the celebrations.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
