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
St Patrick's Day
Woodland View always welcomes an event to celebrate - and St. Patrick's Day was no exception!
There were staff and residents wearing the now-obligatory hats, shamrock-shaped glasses, t-shirts, ties, and much more. The menu was complimented with a beautiful Irish stew and there was entertainment from the guitar-playing Shirley-Ann.
The day was rounded off with a 'Happy Hour' in our own bar, the Woodland Arms. Background music by The Dubliners was played, providing a very appropriate atmosphere, whilst residents discussed trips they'd had to the Emerald Isle over the years. Of course, samples of cold Guinness and Magners Irish Cider were available for tasting. It doesn't get much more Irish than that now, to be sure!
Woodland View & Wedding Bells
Woodland View staff members, John McNally and Lembit Saar, escorted resident, Bert Bone, to his granddaughter's wedding on 12th March, which was held one and a half hours drive away at Moor Park Gold Club, near Watford.
Bert (3rd from the right in the picture), who is 95 this month, required support for the day, so the family asked if Woodland View could help - and of course they could!
Bert had a wonderful time with his family as the celebrations continued throughout the afternoon, and returned to Woodland View as a very happy gentleman.
Our First Minibus Trip of the Season
Residents were very happy with the recent warm spell and took advantage by enjoying a minibus trip to a favoured garden centre: Barn Plants in Copford.
A number of plants were purchased to decorate tables in the coffee lounge back at the home, providing a very clear hint that spring is on its way!
Residents are already looking forward to a return trip to Barn Plants as the season progresses and their stock increases.
Nutrition Week Superfood
Although Woodland View offers a very healthy food selection to residents, Nutrition Week is the perfect opportunity to re-emphasise the personal choices residents can make every day.
The kitchen prepared a range of fruit smoothies with flavours including fruits of the forest, kiwi fruit, banana (with a bit of chocolate), exotic fruit salads; and a range of other super-foods which residents have access to on any given day.
Time for a Cuppa
Woodland View held its 'Time for a Cuppa' event in support of Dementia UK. There were cakes, tea, coffee, games and dancing chairs throughout the day, with a raffle thrown in for good measure.
A lovely bottle of Prosecco was the prize, and £43 was raised for Dementia UK. It was also resident Richard's birthday and, although he got a cake, he didn't get the bottle! However, he had a lovely birthday party with friends and family gathered for the occasion. Juliet was the lucky winner of the raffle.
Employee of the Month - February
The Woodland View Employee of the Month was revealed last week, much to the surprise of Activities Coordinator, Kevin Riley, the recipient of the accolade.
This award gives residents and staff the chance to recognise a member of the team who they think deserves recognition for going the extra mile in what they do each 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.
