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
Barchester's 25th Birthday
Woodland View welcomed the opportunity to celebrate a very special Birthday. Barchester Healthcare's 25th!
The celebrations were focused on a particular day and what a day it was. In the morning Niki Talyor had everyone moving to a beat as part of her weekly 'Dancing Chairs' session. Yes, there were lots and lots of balloons scattered around the floor but that just added to the fun!
In the afternoon residents enjoyed a record turnout for our biggest party yet. Tessa Collitt sang her heart out for over an hour and the audience sang, clapped, danced and joined in playing a range of instruments. As is this wasn't enough, the balloons from the morning came into play and were enthusiastically bounced around. Oh and the residents love the bubble making machine so that too made an appearance.
All in all, it was a busy and physical day so residents were ready for the lovely afternoon tea which included cucumber, egg, cheese and ham finger sandwiches. Of course there were cakes! Tea, Coffee & Hot Chocolate helped everything go down the right way.
Barchester Healthcare was founded in 1992 by Mike Parsons after discovering from his own personal experience just how difficult it was to find a good quality care home for two relatives in need of nursing care. With aims to create a better alternative, he bought Moreton Hill, a 17th century farm that he converted into a unique care home. 25 years on, Barchester is one of the top care providers in the UK, caring for over 10,000 residents across the country.
Here's to another great 25 years of getting it right! Happy Birthday Barchester.
A colourful afternoon!
Alice Snares and Ursula Wingrove hardly noticed who was watching as they busily set about colouring pictures at Woodland View Care Home. Both ladies were so relaxed, clearly enjoying the time together and the task at hand.
Carers encouraged and assisted in the afternoon activity, just before a very rewarding tea trolley arrived. Yes, there was cake. Yes, they may have had more than one piece - but who's counting!
Tiny Ivy
Every Monday afternoon, residents at Woodland View Care Home work together as part of their Craft Workshop to knit items for the benefit of others.
Recently, a large collection of items were presented to The Catherine Bullen Foundation, which support the development of communities in Namibia. However, this week it was the turn of the Neonatal Unit at Colchester General Hospital to take delivery of something other than babies!
A number of bags containing hats for premature babies, cot blankets, matinee coats and booties were handed over to Ward Sister Karen Moss by Activities Coordinator, Kevin Riley, and Assistant Activities, Tansie Fitch. Both were invited to take a tour of the Neonatal Unit and both were in awe of what they saw. At least a couple of sneaky tears escaped as a result of the overwhelming experience as both were introduced to some of the tiny little infants benefiting from the care and facilities provided from the unit.
Kevin and Tansie met with Mum, Rosie Meloy, as she was feeding daughter Ivy Wraight. Ivy was born 12 weeks early weighing on 2 pounds. After being born, Ivy had to go for specialist care to Norwich before returning to the Colchester Neonatal Unit for ongoing care.
Little Shop of Horrors
For those who know this campy comedy musical 'Little Shop of Horrors', the Colchester Operatic Society production at the Mercury Theatre was thoroughly enjoyable as residents at Woodland View Care Home will tell anyone.
The Woodland View minibus was full and arrived at the theatre in plenty of time to arrive to the reserved seats. The lights went down, the music started and the show began!
The cast sang their way through the songs as residents followed the story of orphan Seymour and his budding romance with Audrey as she suffered at the hands of her nasty dentist boyfriend. Helping Seymour win her heart, but with a nasty hidden agenda, was Seymour's ticket to fame and fortune Audrey 2, and alien species of plant.
Returning to Woodland View after a great afternoon's entertainment, the cast were then invited to visit the Care Home (once the shows run has ended) to entertain residents with a selection of songs from the show. Watch this space!
A picture of appreciation
Woodland View was given a lovely surprise, following a visit from relatives of former resident Kevin Rushner.
Manager, Juliet Driver, welcomed members of Kevin's family back to Woodland View. The family wanted to visit Woodland View for a chat and to show their thanks and appreciation for everything the team did in caring for Kevin from the time he arrived until he passed away and for the care given to the whole family during this period.
Juliet was presented with a framed picture which was promptly and proudly mounted on a wall in the reception and coffee lounge area.
September's Employee of the Month
Courtney Bird was the Woodland View Employee of the Month for September.
Courtney received many complimentary comments to support her nomination and was surprised and thrilled to receive the award.
Congratulations from the whole Woodland View team, Courtney – keep doing what you do so 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.
