News & Events

With over 50 weekly activity sessions there is always something to do at Donisthorpe, from playing cards, arts & crafts, music both listening and participating, knitting, donkey visits, reminiscence, baking, IT classes, bingo, our team of activity co-ordinators will arrange it for you.

We have a minibus and so if you fancy a trip to the shops we have a shopping trip every Monday and every Thursday a trip to a place of interest. There are also weekly outings to the local park for morning coffee for those residents preferring a shorter outing.

With our team of volunteer drivers and helpers we have a great programme with  a day at the races and a trip to the seaside on the train particular highlights for this summer.

Keeping occupied and stimulated can improve quality of life for the person with dementia, we provide Activity Programmes for the Dementia areas which are specifically designed to encourage independence, social inclusion, communication and expression of feelings.
Music plays an important part in life at Donisthorpe. We have a weekly choir, Karaoke and Singing for the Brain sessions in addition to visiting musicians.