Bankwood Care Home

Bankwood Care Home Bankwood is a friendly, welcoming 40 bed care home in Derbyshire.

This afternoon’s tea trolley was an absolute delight for everyone! 🫖✨We were treated to a beautiful spread of cheese and...
24/04/2026

This afternoon’s tea trolley was an absolute delight for everyone! 🫖✨
We were treated to a beautiful spread of cheese and crackers, perfectly complemented by a colourful selection of fresh summer fruits 🍓🍇🧀🍍

It all looked so inviting, full of vibrant colours and delicious choices.🧀🩷

We had such a brilliant and heartwarming afternoon getting creative together! 🎨✨Everyone took part in creating their own...
19/04/2026

We had such a brilliant and heartwarming afternoon getting creative together! 🎨✨

Everyone took part in creating their own unique pieces of artwork using personal hand cutouts and a variety of colourful paints. It was wonderful to see each person’s personality shine through in their designs, with no two creations the same. From bold, bright colours to more delicate and thoughtful patterns, every piece told its own little story 🖌️🌈

There was a real sense of calm and focus in the room, with lots of concentration as everyone carefully worked on their designs. At the same time, there was plenty of laughter, chatting, and encouragement being shared, with residents inspiring one another and admiring each other’s work 💛

Moments like these are so special – not just for the beautiful artwork that’s created, but for the joy, confidence, and sense of achievement it brings to everyone involved. A lovely afternoon full of creativity, connection, and smiles all around 😊✨

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🐣Happy Easter from everyone here at Bankwood 🐣🌸 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸Today we’re sending lots of love, smiles, and warm wish...
05/04/2026

🐣Happy Easter from everyone here at Bankwood 🐣

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Today we’re sending lots of love, smiles, and warm wishes to all our wonderful residents, their families, friends, and our amazing community

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Had such a lovely afternoon enjoying some flower arranging 🌸🌼There was lots of concentration and precision as everyone c...
30/03/2026

Had such a lovely afternoon enjoying some flower arranging 🌸🌼

There was lots of concentration and precision as everyone carefully selected their flowers, thinking about colours, shapes and where each stem should go. It was wonderful to see everyone so focused, taking their time to create something truly beautiful 💐✨

The room was filled with bright, vibrant colours and the scent of fresh flowers, making it such a calm and relaxing activity for all. There were plenty of smiles and a real sense of pride as each arrangement came together 🌷😊

The finished displays look absolutely stunning and have really brightened up our dining tables, adding a lovely touch of spring and Easter cheer for everyone to enjoy 🌼🐣💛

A perfect afternoon filled with creativity, relaxation and happiness 🌸

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This afternoon we introduced a brand new game to the group… BIG PANTS! 😂🩷What a laugh it was! Ella, our Wellbeing Coordi...
27/03/2026

This afternoon we introduced a brand new game to the group… BIG PANTS! 😂🩷

What a laugh it was! Ella, our Wellbeing Coordinator, bravely stepped up wearing the big bright pink pants while everyone took turns trying to throw the beach balls into them 🎯🏖️

The room was filled with laughter as everyone got involved, and it only got funnier when Ella tried turning around while the group aimed from all directions 🤣🙈

It was wonderful to see so much joy, laughter and engagement from everyone – a truly fun-filled afternoon enjoyed by all 💕

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🌼🌸 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸🌼A lovely reminder that brighter days are ahead, flowers are beginning to bloom, and ther...
20/03/2026

🌼🌸 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸🌼

A lovely reminder that brighter days are ahead, flowers are beginning to bloom, and there’s a fresh feeling in the air 🌷☀️
Here’s to new beginnings, longer days, and plenty of smiles all around 💛

Let’s enjoy the sunshine (when it appears! 😄) and make the most of this beautiful season 🌿✨

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The saddest of news but a big thank you to everyone who loved her enough to send a card. Message from Amelia’s mum tonig...
17/03/2026

The saddest of news but a big thank you to everyone who loved her enough to send a card. Message from Amelia’s mum tonight.

My dear ones…

I’m writing this with a pain that words cannot describe… 💔
Today at 5:00 PM, our beloved, bravest little warrior – Amelia – passed away… She has put on her angel wings 🕊️

She is no longer suffering. She is no longer in pain. She is in a place where everything is beautiful, peaceful, and full of light…

For nearly 6 years, she fought with a strength beyond imagination. Every single day, she showed us what true courage looks like. She showed the whole world that even the smallest heart can hold the greatest power.
And that love – pure, unconditional love – truly overcomes everything…

Our dearest Amelia, you were and always will be our greatest miracle. Our heart. Our light…
Thank you for every moment, every smile, every glance… for the love you taught us.

This is not goodbye… it’s “see you again,” our little Angel 💔🕊️

We love you forever…

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day from all at Bankwood☘️What a fantastic day we’ve had celebrating in true Irish style 🇮🇪💚 From ...
17/03/2026

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day from all at Bankwood☘️

What a fantastic day we’ve had celebrating in true Irish style 🇮🇪💚
From the moment the day began, the home was full of colour, laughter and a wonderful atmosphere as residents and staff came together wearing green and fun Irish-themed accessories 🍀

Our home and dining areas looked fantastic with decorations put up and tables beautifully dressed, creating the perfect setting for everyone to enjoy the day ✨

A big highlight was our delicious Irish stew, which went down an absolute treat 🍲 followed by a homemade Guinness cake for afters – kindly made by Jack our chef 👨‍🍳🍰 It was safe to say there were lots of empty plates and happy faces!
Some of our residents even enjoyed tasting a little Guinness, which added to the authentic Irish experience 🍺

Throughout the day, we filled the home with the sound of traditional Irish music 🎶 which had toes tapping and smiles all around. There were plenty of laughs too, especially when Ella, our Activities Coordinator, bravely attempted to master an Irish jig… with what can only be described as a memorable (but not quite successful!) performance 😂😂

We also enjoyed a St Patrick’s quiz, where everyone shared their knowledge and learned some interesting facts about the history and traditions behind the day 📚 It was lovely to see such great participation and engagement from everyone.

Most importantly, it was a day filled with joy, togetherness and making special memories 💚

Bankwood Family ❤️We all had a lovely creative session making get well wishes cards for a couple of our friends. 💌✨Every...
15/03/2026

Bankwood Family ❤️

We all had a lovely creative session making get well wishes cards for a couple of our friends. 💌✨

Everyone enjoyed getting involved, choosing colours, adding little drawings and writing kind messages.
It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, sharing smiles, creativity and a little bit of love to brighten someone’s day. 💖🎨

We hope our cards bring a big smile and help them feel better soon! 🌈

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Eyes down for a couple of games of bingo this afternoon! 👀🎉Another firm favourite with our residents, full of laughter, ...
10/03/2026

Eyes down for a couple of games of bingo this afternoon! 👀🎉
Another firm favourite with our residents, full of laughter, excitement and of course the famous bingo calls. Whether it’s two little ducks – 22 🦆🦆 or two fat ladies – 88 👯, we definitely know the bingo lingo!

A lovely time spent together with plenty of smiles, friendly competition and a few lucky winners too. Bingo never fails to bring everyone together! 💛🎱

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This afternoon we had a little change to our usual bingo and played Card Bingo ♠️♥️♣️♦️We had several games throughout t...
05/03/2026

This afternoon we had a little change to our usual bingo and played Card Bingo ♠️♥️♣️♦️

We had several games throughout the afternoon and there was lots of fun, laughter and a little bit of friendly competition too! Everyone had a great time and it was lovely to see so many smiles around the room 😊

Activities like this are a great way to keep minds active while enjoying time together. Well done to all our winners today! 🎉

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🎄✨ A very special evening at Bankwood tonight! ✨🎄Tonight we were delighted to welcome a wonderful group of young girls w...
15/12/2025

🎄✨ A very special evening at Bankwood tonight! ✨🎄

Tonight we were delighted to welcome a wonderful group of young girls who came along to sing beautiful Christmas carols for our residents. 🎶❤️
The atmosphere was full of joy, with smiles all around. The children looked absolutely beautiful, dressed in their amazing Christmas outfits, and the dancing was a real highlight — full of energy, confidence and festive cheer! 💃🎄 Their parents must be incredibly proud of them. 🥰

Our residents and staff loved every moment, and to make the evening even more festive, the residents enjoyed a drink of advocaat and lemonade to make a classic Christmas snowball. 🍹❄️

A truly heart-warming evening that brought everyone together. Thank you to the young girls for bringing so much Christmas joy into our home — beautiful memories to cherish. ⭐🎅

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