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.
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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
Every Picture Tells a Story
Children from the Queen Boudica Primary School visited Woodland View to mark National Storytelling Week.
Each of the children read stories they liked and had a little bit of help from residents whenever they got stuck. The teachers sat quietly, beaming with pride as time passed and residents sat there fully attentive. At the end of the session, residents gave the children a good, long round of applause. The children were then invited to dip their hands in Activity Coordinator, Kevin Riley's, 'Sweetie Treatie Jar' – a firm favourite with visiting children.
Burns Night by Day
Ask anyone who Robbie Burns is and most people will say he was a Scottish poet. Residents at Woodland View got to learn a lot more about this man than they ever knew before.
In recognition of his contribution to Scottish culture, Activities Coordinator, Kevin Riley, gave an illustrated facts presentation, which revealed such things as him fathering 12 children and passing away at the age of 37. He worked in Jamaica as a bookkeeper and published his first works to fund his emigration there... but didn't go in the end. Where he managed to find the time to write poetry is anyone's guess! The presentation featured a recording of two of his poems, read by authentic Scottish narrators to raised eyebrows! Residents were then given the chance – some for the first time, – to sample 'haggis, neeps & tatties'. Whilst it was pleasantly received by some, others decided they were happy to have never discovered it before.
Throughout the day, there were a number of additional activities celebrating Burns Night, the anniversary of his birth. There was Clare Leach and her interactive fun & music session, which included a number of Scottish-themed tunes. This session saw Kevin attempting to play a set of bagpipes with some success and much to the amusement of the residents, who had tears of laughter streaming down their faces as he struggled and gasped for air (there is video evidence of the uproar!) whilst the pipes screamed an unearthly sound.
In the afternoon, Activities Assistant, Carol Green, then helped residents make some homemade shortbread, most of which was consumed shortly after cooling from the oven.
A busy, flat out day for everyone, but totally worthwhile. Here's to your memory, Mr. Burns!
Such Jolly Boys!
Following their European tour (more honestly known as an extended holiday!), the ever popular 'Jolly Boy's Outing' returned to Woodland View to perform for residents, relatives and visiting friends.
The three-piece band delighted their audience with a range of tunes and songs from the '60s and '70s, with one or two older numbers thrown in for good measure. A number of percussion instruments were handed around, including bells, maracas, and tambourines. Playing and singing along was the order of the day. Band leader, Len, said afterwards that the boys really love performing at Woodland View, as everyone is so welcoming and friendly, effortlessly joining in.
The boys will be back soon!
Toys Are Us
Imagine what would happen if you gathered a group of 5-6 year old primary school children, along with a group of elderly ladies and gentlemen, and talked about toys they have played with...
That is exactly what happened here at Woodland View! Two groups of thirty children met with residents to share their enthusiasm and excitement they felt when playing with their favourite toys, generations apart.
Dolls, doll's houses, spinning tops, train sets, marbles, tiddly-winks, maccano... the list went on and on.
Both residents and children had an enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable time. The kids sent a message of thanks to Woodland View a few days later, which was very much appreciated by residents and staff.
Get folding, ladies!
Activities Assistant, Carol Green, gave Woodland View residents an insight into origami – some for the first time – and had them creating greeting cards featuring their cleverly folded creations.
A number of the ladies picked up the skill really quickly and the resulting cards were impressive, with them all saying they wanted to do it all again. Their wish is our command; another origami card session is planned soon!
Just My Size!
Tina's Clothing visited Woodland View, offering their end-of-season clothing range for residents to browse through, who made a number of purchases and bagged a bargain or two along the way.
The clothing racks included day and evening wear for both ladies and gentlemen, with a number of accessories available as well.
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.
