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
Sri-Lanka Cultural Day
As part of our monthly cultural day celebrating the diversity of our multicultural home, this month we sampled the culinary delights of Sri-Lanka. Our talented Second Chef Wasana and Kitchen Assistant Nuwan cooked a delightful curry with traditional Parathas, which residents, staff and families all enjoyed. Both Wasana and Nuwan also showed us family photos, and told us all about their traditions, and shared some traditional music with us.
Next month we visit India!
Theatre Mini-bus Trip to watch a Westend Christmas
Last night, after a few months planning, and as a specific request from some residents who love musical theatre, we visited West Cliff Theatre Clacton to watch "Westend Christmas"
What a fantastic night we all had! With Christmas music in abundance, and songs from Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and more, all performed beautifully by Westend stars! We are already hoping we can return for their summer show!
Residents were delighted with comments of "I never thought I would be able to do this again" "Thankyou for this, working so late to take us out" "I will remember this forever" Our team had a lovely evening, making their wishes come true!
Christmas Community Decorating!
Over the last two weeks staff, residents and also some families have worked really hard to get all four of our communities looking festive, bright and cosy, with handmade paper chains, window decorating, with some amazing hidden artistic talent by some staff!
A huge Thankyou and well done to ALL staff involved in this, you make a difference every day.
Fans Network Christmas Party
Four of our residents attended the FaNs Network Christmas party at Stanway Lakelands Centre this week, with kind donations of mince pies, and tea and coffee, christmas cards from The Stanway School and live music from the very talented Nancy May, who is currently on tour with Russell Watson. We had such a lovely time, with lots of music, laughter, and some dancing! Our residents had such a lovely time, and it was lovely to be out in our community.
Festive Fun with Jesters Theatre Academy
To tie in with Elf Day, in aid of The Alzheimer's Society, Annie visited us dressed as an elf, with Debbie, who treated us all to some Christmas songs. Residents had lots of fun with tambourines, Pom Poms, Christmas streamers and dancing! It really got us all in a festive mood, and left a smile on everyone's face, such a lovely morning!
A Visit to St. Michael's Church & Myland Parish Halls
This morning two of our ladies braved the frost for an early morning church service at St. Michael's Church & Myland Parish Halls, at their request, as the church means so much to them.
The service was moved into the church hall due to the cold weather. Our residents read passages from psalms, and followed with tea and a biscuit, we then went to look at the actual church, which is beautiful.
We are hoping to have more ladies on our next trip there, and to make this a regular activity into our wonderful community. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us today on our visit, we cannot wait to return and see the lit Christmas trees.
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.
