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
50's Themed Party
Residents enjoyed a 50's themed party this week and were singing along to some rock and roll classics. They were entertained by Nigel Woodmason who had come into the home to perform for the residents.
St Patricks Day
Residents and staff had such fun for St. Patricks Day this year. We jigged to some Irish music, drunk some Guinness and dressed up in Irish props! Everybody enjoyed joining in.
Gardening Club
The gardening club at Woodland View met for the first time this year, by planting some seeds ready for spring! We were lucky to be joined by volunteers from the local Royal Grammar school. Once they have grown a bit more, we will be planting the flowers out into the garden for everybody to enjoy.
Back to the '60s Party!
Residents and friends at Woodland View enjoyed singing along to some classics from the '60s with the performer Nettie Osman. There were props and lots of smiles all round as we reminiced about good times.
Pancake Day!
Residents at Woodland View enjoyed the company of the Essex University students to make some tasty pancakes. Everyone enjoyed choosing different toppings to create some treats!
International Womens Day
We had an incredible international womens day at Woodland View. We had such a wonderful and joyful morning, with two of our gentleman residents going round to every woman in the home and giving them a tulip and sweets. They serenaded the women and read poetry - the staff and residents all had a wonderful day.
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.
