Bankwood Care Home

27/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Fair Donations Needed ✨🎄

Hello everyone! I’m Ella, the Wellbeing Coordinator at our lovely care home in Duffield, and we’re busily preparing for our upcoming Christmas Fair 🎅🎁

We are currently looking for donations for our tombola and raffle — items such as gifts, vouchers, chocolates, wine, hampers, or anything festive and fun would be truly appreciated! ❤️

I have reached out to several local businesses for support but, unfortunately, haven’t received any replies yet. So I’m reaching out to our wonderful community in hope that someone may be able to help us make this event extra special. 🌟

All funds raised will go directly into our Residents’ Comfort Fund, which supports activities, entertainment, and little extras that brighten the lives of our residents every day 💕🏠

If you’re able to donate or know someone who can, please feel free to message me.
Your kindness means more than you know. 🙏✨

Thank you so much for your support!
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17/11/2025

🌅 A beautiful sunset at Bankwood this early evening

The sky treated us to the most stunning colours tonight — a peaceful and perfect end to the day. Moments like these are so special for our residents and the team 💛✨

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13/11/2025

🌸🎶 Afternoon Fun at Bankwood! 🎶🌸
Our residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon of flower arranging followed by a cheerful sing-along session! 🎤💐
Our Wellbeing Coordinator Ella even joined in with some fun dance moves to Music Man and Superman! 💃😄
Lots of laughter, smiles, and music filled the room — a truly wonderful afternoon for everyone! 💛🌼

09/11/2025

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday 🇬🇧

Today, we come together to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. 🌺

The tradition began after World War I, with the first Remembrance Day held in 1919 — marking the end of the war on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. 🕊️

We wear the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance and hope — inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” 🌹.

Let’s take a moment of silence to reflect and give thanks to all who have given so much for the peace we enjoy today. ❤️

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04/11/2025

🎈 Fun Afternoon at Bankwood! 🎾

Our lovely residents had an amazing time playing balloon tennis this afternoon! 😄💪 There was lots of laughter, smiles, and plenty of friendly competition. It was a great way to work on coordination and arm strength while having so much fun! 👏❤️

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30/10/2025

🎃✨ Pumpkin carving fun at Bankwood this afternoon! Our residents got creative making their very own spooky (and smiley!) pumpkins 🎃🕸️🧡 It was a fantastic afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork, and a little bit of Halloween magic 👻🌟

29/10/2025

💇‍♀️✨ It’s pamper day at Bankwood care home! Our lovely residents enjoyed getting their hair beautifully styled by our visiting hairdresser 💕 There were lots of smiles and laughter as everyone left the salon chair feeling refreshed and fabulous!

💅 To make the day extra special, our wonderful Wellbeing Coordinator, Ella, treated residents to manicures and nail care — adding that perfect finishing touch of colour and sparkle! 🌸

It’s always a joy to see our residents feeling their best and enjoying a little bit of luxury and self-care 💖

22/10/2025

20/10/2025

What a lovely afternoon we have all had, when we were visited by Johnny Victory 🥰
Lots of Singing, Clapping, Swaying, and best of all Smiles and Laughter. ☺️☺😘👋

We are all looking forward to the next time you visit 🎶🎙

10/10/2025

To celebrate Harvest Festival we invited our local Church to visit and together we all celebrated with a special Church service 🙏
We sang hymns, listened to some readings, followed by lovely chats with the visitors, over a nice cup of tea and homemade scones with some home grown produce as well 🎶🥖👩‍🌾

Our staff and relatives put together a collection to donate to the local food bank. 🥫❤️‍🔥
We are really pleased that we are able to help families within our local community.

I would like to say Thank you to everyone involved 😊

10/10/2025

Top tips to help combat loneliness for older people. 🧡

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that looking after our mental wellbeing is just as important as caring for our physical health.

Feeling connected is vital to good mental health, especially in later life. In our latest blog, we focuses on loneliness in elderly people, exploring the causes, how it impacts people, and the small acts of kindness that can make a big difference.

Through shared activities, community connections and everyday kindness, our teams help create places where people truly feel they belong.

👉 Read more here: https://www.hc-one.co.uk/our-news/blogs-and-articles/loneliness-in-elderly-people