Anchor - Buckingham Lodge

03/11/2026

We are enjoying an Art & craft afternoon today, talking about guy fawkes night, traditions we had with our families & painting fireworks

03/11/2026

Happy 70th birthday to Edwin who celebrated with his family and friends at Buckingham Lodge yesterday.

01/11/2026

🪩 Fancy a trip back to the 70s?

Join everyone at Anchor - Wharfeside care home on Friday 27 November for a disco featuring classic hits from the decade. Come along to enjoy the music, have a dance or sing along to some familiar favourites.

70s fancy dress is welcome, but not essential.

📅 Friday 27 November, from 11am
📍 Wharfeside care home, Otley

Everyone is welcome. Find out more and book your place: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/events/70s-disco-special-wharfeside-care-home

01/11/2026

Our Loving Later Life Awards spotlight continues with James Rae, winner of the Neighbour Like No Other Award.

Living at Hanover Close in Andover, James is always ready to lend a hand to his neighbours. Whether helping with practical tasks, giving people lifts to appointments or getting involved in community projects such as building a garden bench, he makes a real difference.

James said: “It’s nice to be thought of, and I couldn’t have done it without everyone else in our lovely community!”

Congratulations, James, and thank you for helping make your community such a supportive place to live. 💜

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/meet-our-2026-loving-later-life-award-winners

31/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween!

There’s been plenty of fun across our care homes, with residents and colleagues getting creative with crafts, carving pumpkins, enjoying spooky snacks and getting together for Halloween themed parties.

Here’s a look at what residents and colleagues got up to this Halloween.

31/10/2026

💜 Join West Hall care home for a Remembrance Service on Thursday 5 November.

They will come together to honour the lives of lost loved ones, with singing from Feltonfleet School, a performance by harpist Danielle and a service led by Revd. Dr Keith Elford, Vicar of West Byfleet and New Haw.

Friends, family and members of the local community are warmly invited. Refreshments will be served after the service.

📅 Thursday 5 November, 2.30pm–4pm

Find out more here:

Join us at West Hall care home for a Remembrance Service as we come together to honour the lives of loved ones we have lost.

31/10/2026

What happens when a passion for dance becomes part of your day job?

For Bob, a Care Assistant at Anchor - St Edith's Court, it means bringing music, movement and plenty of encouragement to regular Zest sessions with residents.

Bob has been delivering Zest at the care home since completing his training, and says it’s his favourite part of the job.

“It’s my favourite part of the job. We all feel good after it.”

It’s lovely to see Bob using something he’s passionate about to help residents stay active, have fun and enjoy time together. 💜 Zest Wellbeing

Read Bob’s story: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/blogs/meet-bob-bringing-energy-and-movement-zest-st-ediths-court

30/10/2026

Did you know we have care homes in Leeds?

The Manor House Roundhay is our luxurious new care home in Leeds offering first class residential care and dementia care in a beautiful setting close to Roundhay Park.

Meticulously finished to the highest standard, The Manor House Roundhay is a light, spacious and elegant home offering five-star accommodation and a wide range of impressive facilities. Beautifully appointed communal spaces, perfect for socialising with friends, relaxing, and enjoying daily life, are complemented by landscaped gardens and an engaging activities programme of social events.

Communal facilities also include:

- Engaging activities programme
- Communal lounge
- Hobby / craft room
- Hairdressing salon

To find out more about The Manor House Roundhay, please visit: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties/manor-house-roundhay-leeds

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

We think residents at Millbeck did a great job pumpkin carving 🎃

30/10/2026

Some very special guests came to visit residents at Anchor - Hurst Park Court 🐴🎃

30/10/2026

Tomorrow is Halloween (Saturday 31 October) and between 4.00 and 5.30pm we are inviting our families and friends, as well as our local community (children to be accompanied by an adult please!) to visit Buckingham Lodge so our residents can join in with trick or treat - if you dare 👻
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29/10/2026

An afternoon of pumpkin carving at Buckingham Lodge 🎃🍁

29/10/2026

23/10/2026

Staff and residents wearing pink in honour of Raising awareness for breast cancer 🩷

23/10/2026

This Halloween (Saturday 31 October) between 4.00 and 5.30pm we are inviting our families and friends, as well as our local community (children to be accompanied by an adult please!) to visit Buckingham Lodge so our residents can join in with trick or treat

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22/10/2026

We've enjoyed an autumn activity this afternoon. Midhuna, Sue, Sheila & Mary enjoyed making pumpkin themed ornaments this afternoon 🎃 🍂

17/10/2026

Congratulations to Agnes, our employee of the month for September.
Agnes has gone the extra mile in ensuring activities have been engaging, varied and full of laughter for our residents. - thank you so much! 😀

14/10/2026

An afternoon of reminiscing with our residents of what we are grateful for ⭐️ ♥️

14/10/2026

A few photos of what we have been up to, in the first few weeks of October. The residents have enjoyed having their families visit, autumnal crafts, flower arranging & word games. 🍁 🖌️ 🎨