Dunniwood Lodge Care Home

07/11/2025

💚 Good luck to Belinda who is representing at the Great British Care Awards Regional Finals this evening!

Everyone who works in our shared home community are finalists in our eyes. We're so proud of everyone for championing our values-led culture each day. ✨

We look forward to sharing photos and updates from the event in Leeds tomorrow. 💫

07/11/2025

Watching the fireworks cosied up in the lounge. 🎆

Bonfire Night was lovely this year. We snuggled under blankets and enjoyed hot chocolate, watching the sky light up from the lounge.

Thank you to our fantastic team for making this such a memorable night for everyone.

05/11/2025

🎃 Halloween Celebrations at Dunniwood Lodge. 🎃

Residents, their families and our wonderful team went all out with their costumes (and amazing face paints!) bringing lots of laughter and great conversation.

It was a wonderful day filled with dancing, fun and connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

04/11/2025

🌿 Our trip to Brigg Garden Centre. 🌸

We spent the morning exploring the seasonal displays. Everyone enjoyed taking their time, chatting about Christmas traditions and choosing a few little things to bring back.

Outings like this give us all a lovely change of scenery and the chance to share meaningful moments together.

27/10/2025

🎃 Dunniwood Lodge Open Day! 🕸️

Join us on Friday 31st October for a fun-filled Halloween Open Day.

✨ Magician from 1pm
🎶 Live music with Steve Love at 2pm
🎲 Halloween games throughout the day

Come along, meet the team and enjoy some Halloween fun. 👻

24/10/2025

Thank you Len and Tickhill Choir for such a wonderful afternoon. 💙

The lounge at Dunniwood Lodge Care Home in Bessacarr filled with harmonies last Thursday when the Tickhill Choir came to perform.

15/10/2025

We visited York Castle Museum this week! 🏛️

We explored the recreated Victorian street, the 1960s galleries and displays that brought different eras to life. It was a lovely day learning something new and travelling somewhere different.

Museums spark stories, prompt conversation and stimulate the mind through storytelling and sensory experiences. Walking through familiar settings from the past can be particularly powerful for residents living with dementia, connecting them to their own life stories. 💚

08/10/2025

Bun decorating in our weekly baking session this week. 🧁

There was lots of chatting, laughter and everyone enjoyed getting creative with icing and sprinkles.

Baking sessions like this support fine motor skills, spark conversation and give people a sense of achievement. We loved eating them afterwards with a cuppa too - they were delicious. ☺️

07/10/2025

Our trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park. 🦁

Linda, May, Christine and Deana joined Lee, Belinda and Olympia. For new resident Christine, it was a great way to meet everyone. Deana used to live nearby and remembers hearing the lions roaring at night from her house.

Outings like this spark stories, build friendships and create shared experiences that give everyone something to talk about for days after.

If you're exploring care for yourself or a loved one, we would love to show you around our warm and welcoming home here in Bessacarr. 🥰

06/10/2025

Halloween games in the morning followed by an afternoon bowling! 🎳

We had such a fun day with lots of laughter and friendly competition.

Building connections and confidence plays such an important role in living a meaningful life and we're proud to provide opportunities for both here at Dunniwood Lodge. 💚

05/10/2025

🍂 What's on This Week at Dunniwood Lodge.

Monday - Making caramel and chocolate apples, plus Halloween reminiscence
Tuesday - Outing to the Tropical Butterfly House
Wednesday - Animal therapy and our hairdresser joins us
Thursday - We're taking a walk around the lakes
Friday - Crafting Halloween decorations

💚 Family, friends and members of our local community are warmly welcomed to pop in and spend quality time with us.

02/10/2025

We would love to know what made you smile during your recent visit to Dunniwood. 🥰