A victorious team of local women, HAPPY VALLEY, have come out on top at today’s Ladies Gala Day at the Colchester Indoor Bowls Club, just two days before the world celebrates International Women’s Day.
The trophy was presented to the team by Wendy Twydell, Home Services Advisor at Woodland View Care Home, the Gala sponsor.
Marian Crane, Ronni Simpson, Sheila Howe and Jackie Flatman
The Gala Day saw 24 teams compete for the trophy throughout the afternoon as others from the bowls club and people from the community cheered them on.
Wendy Twydell said: “What a fantastic day! It was one exciting match after another and everyone seemed to be having a great time. It was my honour to present the winners’ trophy to a very deserving team and to be part of an event celebrating talented local sportswomen.”

One half of the Mother and Daughter singing duo 'Double Trouble' performed to the delight of the residents of Woodland View recently.

Mum was performing on her own on this occasion but that didn't stop residents and staff singing along and dancing to the wide range of tunes that graced the enthusiastic audience.

Woodland View are looking forward to a return visit but next time the complete Mother and Daughter act.

What a wonderful thing to see. Residents tapping their feet, clapping their hands, singing a long and in some cases up on their feet dancing!

Woodland View played host to singer Ned Pepper, who sang his way through a whole list of popular songs from across the decades. One of the gentlemen in the audience was moved to tears as the songs clearly brought back memories.

Ned Pepper was accompanied by his wife, who sang her way through a number of classic hits.

The residents were rapturous in their applause at the end and Ned will certainly be invited back to entertain the residents of Woodland View again.

We were delighted to enjoy a traditional and homemade afternoon tea at our local jam factory Wilkins and Sons in Tiptree. The factory is very well known across the world providing local jams to the community, all of the residents came away with a jar or two purchased from their very own shop, what a delight to see so many smiles on faces when they were allowed to taste the jams. A very enjoyable day was had by all! Where will it be next?

As one of our communities has been named as Tom Bowdidge Boulevard, we all wanted to support in raising some money for their charity, Tom Bowdidge Foundation.

The Tom Bowdidge Foundation is a charitable foundation, founded on 28th February 2014 and launched by his parents, Richard and Nikki on the 20th birthday anniversary of Tom Bowdidge. Tom died of a desmoplastic small round cell tumour and extensive peritoneal disease in October 2013, at the age of 19. The Foundation is headquartered in Colchester and its goal is to raise funds to support research projects and to provide physical and emotional support to teenagers and young people with cancer.

Attending this evening event was a team from Woodland View, we were greeted with champagne on arrival, music playing throughout the evening alongside a casino, an auction and a raffle, also to be wined and dined in such splendor and dressed up with our finest attire, black tie for the men and for us women it was a great opportunity to get dressed up in our best frocks.

What an evening we all had at this event, shared by over 250 guests that attended!

Visitors to Woodland View in Colchester have been greeted by a new installation at the entrance to the care home.

A reflection of the surrounding area and High Woods County Park is now displayed in the foyer. Featuring imitation toadstools, a rabbit, and fresh primroses. This new feature has already delighted many. Along with the smell of fresh bark and the movement sensor activated wild bird song – it’s a sensory experience for all to enjoy!