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
The Euro-Woodland Vision Contest 2016: 1st Semi-Finals Fun!
The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge event that is popular all over the world - and Woodland View Care Home in Colchester. So, how can we make it even better? On Wednesday 11th May, the ladies and gentlemen living at Woodland View got their first taste of ‘Euro-Woodland Vision 2016’. Armed with flags and score sheets, our judges were ready!
Following the broadcast of the 1st Semi-Final on Tuesday 10th May, the rather long show was edited down to just 18 songs. Of those 18 songs, only 10 can make it through to Saturday's grand final. Residents got to view and then vote for themselves which songs they thought were good enough to score and make it through, regardless of what happened on the official show.
To add to the fun, Woodland View went that one step further…
As part of the scoring process, residents were split into two teams, each with its own Britain’s Got Talent-style buzzer. If both teams buzzed during the playback of a song, it was skipped and we all moved on to the next one.
And Simon Cowell thinks he's harsh?!
The 2nd semi-final will be broadcast live on Thursday evening, and residents are already looking forward to the second bout of judging the edited highlights of that show on the following afternoon, as they select their choice of the next 10 of 18 songs to make it through to Saturday's grand final.
Saturday's grand final will feature a total of 26 songs, including the UK entry, and residents are already excitedly talking about the fun they’ll be having at Monday’s Euro-Woodland Vision Contest Grand Final, right here at Woodland View in Colchester.
We will, of course, keep you updated on our progress of our contest and who our judges finally crown as winner for 2016.
An Afternoon Stroll in Castle Park
Residents went out on a fine summer’s afternoon to enjoy a walk in Colchester's Castle Park, which was followed by a delicious taste of traditional ice cream.
Next time, we may even have a picnic, enjoy some music, and play some games amongst the wonderful flowers and trees - a perfect day for all at Woodland View.
Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park; a site of national importance, this Victorian park contains evidence of 2,000 years of history, and is a landscape moulded by the many people that have lived in Colchester over the years.
The park itself is designated Grade II on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
Let’s hope the sun keeps shining!
International Nurses' Day at Woodland View
This was a day to celebrate with our nurses at Woodland View
International Nurses' Day is always celebrated on May 12th and concludes National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, the birth date of Florence Nightingale.
National Nurses Week is one of the nation's largest healthcare events, recognizing the contributions and commitments nurses make, and educating the public about the significant work they perform.
We would like to thank all our nurses who do an outstanding job looking after everyone who lives at Woodland View.
Only the best nurses here!
Rolo the Sprocker Spaniel
Rolo the Sprocker Spaniel, age 10 months, was greeted by one of the residents, who kindly showered him with love and affection.
Sylvia played lots of games with him, including tug of war, ball games and hunt the bone. Rolo loved it; he was on his best behaviour, and followed on by playing with other people who lived in the home. It was a fun afternoon that was enjoyed by many. We're not sure who enjoyed it the most - residents or Rolo!
If you have a pet and would like to show him off around our home, please give Wendy Twydell a call on 01206 855390.
A Quiz Down Memory Lane
On a bleak and cold afternoon, residents enjoyed a trip down memory lane - but with a difference.
Our Activities Coordinator compiled a quiz using the latest technology, inviting everyone to join in with the quiz in our café on the ground floor.
They were able to see places of interest, guess which year certain things were invented in, and guess music tunes.
This was truly a success; one of the residents said: "I haven't had that much fun in ages. Although I did not win the quiz, I will be back. I cannot wait for the next one!”
Why not come in and join us on the next one? Please call Wendy Twydell on 01206 8553890 for more information.
A Trip to Maldon Promenade
Residents at Woodland View enjoyed a lovely day out to the Maldon Promenade.
Everyone walked along the promenade with an ice cream, which ended with a cup of tea before heading home.
They remembered the walks they used to have in their early years; one of the residents said that "it brought back so many fond memories. I can’t wait to go back again."
