HC-One’s Mossdale Residence Care Home in Burnholme, York, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday, June 16 until Sunday June 22, 2025.
The homes main celebration events took place during Care Home Open Weekend between Friday, June 20 and Sunday, June 22, 2025. Mossdale Residence Care Home welcomed residents, colleagues, friends, family and the wider community to ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ event.
Care Home Open Week is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local communities. The week offers care homes the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents.
The event is also a reminder to the homes’ neighbours that they are there if they need support. Throughout the week, residents, colleagues, families, and friends enjoyed a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home.
The event also sought to connect the homes with their neighbours, highlighting the communal support that the home can provide. HC-One’s chosen theme for this year’s Care Home Open Week was ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home.
Mossdale Residence Care Home’s festivities kicked off vibrantly as residents from HC-One’s nearby Snapethorpe Hall joined them. Tommy, a talented resident, stole the show with his harmonica and guitar performance, while residents bonded over arts and crafts.
The following day, Mossdale Residence Care Home welcomed the community to a cosy coffee morning, followed by a captivating performance from singer Nikki, whose melodies had everyone tapping their feet.
On day three, Mossdale Residence’s Bhutanese colleagues shared their rich heritage, dazzling attendees with traditional clothing, vibrant dance, and a delightful food-tasting experience that celebrated their culture.
Julie Banks, HC-One’s Mossdale Residence Care Home Manager, commented:
“We were delighted to welcome our local community to Mossdale Residence Care Home as part of this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations. It was a great chance to demonstrate the warmth, compassion, and high-quality care we provide every day.
“It was also an occasion for us to join with families, friends, and neighbours, and to celebrate our residents and colleagues. Thank you for everyone who attended and who took the time to join us at Mossdale Residence.”
The fun continued with Brew York setting up a beer tent for a lively tasting session enjoyed by residents and families. Local musician Ben Moxon also added to the festive atmosphere with soulful guitar performances.
The week culminated in a grand finale, graced by the Lord Mayor of York. Guests savoured treats from a homemade ice cream cart, indulged in delicious food, and enjoyed uplifting music from SMART, making it a perfect end to an extraordinary week.