Anchor - Northbourne

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 a spooktacular celebration we had! 🕸️🎃

Yesterday's Halloween party was filled with laughter, music, treats, and plenty of fun. Seeing everyone chatting, dancing, and enjoying themselves was a lovely reminder of how special these shared moments can be.

Thank you to everyone who joined in and helped create such a warm and cheerful atmosphere. We certainly made some wonderful memories together!

31/10/2026

Halloween brought out everyone's creative side yesterday! 🎃👻

From spooky witches and cheeky pumpkins to some truly impressive fancy dress outfits, it was wonderful to see so many residents and staff getting involved. The effort everyone put into their costumes helped make the day extra special, and there were plenty of smiles all round!

Here are some of our favourite costume moments from a fantastic afternoon of Halloween fun. 🧡

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 🐴🎃

29/10/2026

💌 From 101 Cards to Over 200... and They're Still Coming! 💌

When we launched our 101 Cards for 101 Years appeal for Jenny's 101st birthday, we hoped to receive 101 cards to help celebrate this remarkable milestone.

We are absolutely ecstatic to share that not only did we reach our target, but the cards just kept pouring in. It's safe to say that Jenny has now received well over 200 birthday cards! 🎉❤️

The response has been truly overwhelming. Cards arrived from local residents, families, schools, community groups, friends, and even from people who had never met Jenny but wanted to help make her birthday special.

We were especially touched by members of the Northbourne community who went above and beyond, encouraging their friends, neighbours, and work colleagues to complete and send cards. Their efforts helped spread the appeal far and wide and contributed to the incredible number of cards Jenny received. ❤️

A huge thank you to Card Factory for generously donating cards, which were then filled with wonderful messages and drawings by local schoolchildren. We would also like to thank the children from St Peter's Primary School, who visited Jenny with handmade cards, a box of chocolates, and a rendition of Happy Birthday that brought a huge smile to her face. 🎶🍫💐

The kindness shown by so many people has been incredible. Jenny has been overwhelmed by the love and support she has received, and seeing her reaction to the cards has been truly heartwarming.

From Jenny, her family, residents and staff at Northbourne Care Home, thank you to everyone who sent a card, shared our appeal, encouraged others to get involved, and helped make her 101st birthday so unforgettable.

We asked for 101 cards. You gave Jenny more than 200 and counting. ❤️🎂💌

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29/10/2026

28/10/2026

🎉 101 Years Young! Happy Birthday, Jenny! 🎉

What a wonderful day we've had celebrating our amazing resident Jenny's 101st birthday! 🎂💐

Jenny enjoyed a fantastic birthday party surrounded by family, friends, fellow residents and staff. The day was filled with laughter, music, cake, and many special memories.

In the lead-up to her birthday, we were delighted to welcome children from St Peter's Catholic Primary School, who visited Jenny with handmade cards, a box of chocolates, and a heartfelt rendition of Happy Birthday. Their kindness and enthusiasm brought huge smiles and helped make the celebrations even more special. ❤️🎶

Adding to the occasion, Jenny also received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from our CEO @ Anchor, a thoughtful gesture that she greatly appreciated. 💐

It was a privilege to celebrate such an incredible milestone with such a remarkable lady. Please join us in wishing Jenny a very happy 101st birthday! 🎈🎉❤️

21/10/2026

💌 101 Cards for Jenny's 101st Birthday Update 💌

We are absolutely delighted to share that we have now received 62 cards for Jenny's upcoming 101st birthday! 🎉❤️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent a card, shared our appeal, and helped spread the word. The kindness and generosity shown by our community has been truly amazing.

We'd also like to give a special mention to the wonderful school children who have created and painted beautiful handmade cards for Jenny. 🎨💌 Their thoughtful messages and colourful artwork are sure to make her smile.

All of the cards will be presented to Jenny on her 101st birthday, and we can't wait to see her reaction when she realises how many people have taken the time to send their love and best wishes.

📢 Please note that Monday is the final day for cards to arrive, as Jenny's birthday party and celebrations will be taking place on Tuesday.

If you'd still like to send a card, please send it to:

📬 Jenny's 101st Birthday
Northbourne Care Home
Durham Road, Low Fell
Gateshead
NE9 5AR

Thank you for helping us celebrate this incredible milestone. Let's see if we can reach our goal of 101 cards for 101 years before the big day! 🎂🎈💕

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21/10/2026

20/10/2026

💌 101 Cards for Jenny's 101st Birthday Update 💌

What an amazing response we've had so far! We are delighted to share that 51 cards have already arrived for Jenny's upcoming 101st birthday. ❤️🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send a card, share our appeal, or spread the word. Your kindness means so much and is helping to make Jenny's special birthday one to remember.

A very special mention must go to the wonderful school children who have painted and decorated beautiful handmade cards for Jenny. 🎨💌 The love, creativity, and effort that have gone into them have truly touched our hearts.

We're now over halfway to our goal of 101 cards, and we'd love your help to get the rest of the way there. If you'd like to send Jenny a birthday card, there's still time!

📬 Please send cards to:

Jenny's 101st Birthday
Northbourne Care Home
Durham Road, Low Fell,
Gateshead
NE9 5AR

Thank you for helping us celebrate such an incredible milestone. Every card brings a smile, and every card reminds us just how wonderful our community is. 💕🎂

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15/10/2026

💃🕺 Dance, Movement & Smiles with Becca! 🕺💃

It was another fantastic Dance and Fitness Day Becca, and our residents had an amazing time!

From gentle stretches and movement exercises to dancing along to some favourite tunes, everyone got involved at their own pace. The room was full of energy, laughter, and plenty of smiling faces as residents enjoyed keeping active while having fun with friends.

Regular exercise sessions like these are a wonderful way to support both physical and mental wellbeing, and Becca always brings enthusiasm that gets everyone moving!

A big thank you to Becca for another enjoyable session. We can't wait for the next one! ❤️

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15/10/2026

🎶 One of our favourite moments at Northbourne is Choir Day! 🎶

Every fortnight on a Thursday, we're delighted to welcome Judith and friends for a wonderful afternoon of choral singalongs. There's something truly special about coming together through music, sharing favourite songs, and seeing the smiles it brings to our residents' faces. ❤️

As we start planning our Christmas celebrations, we're looking to make this festive season even more magical with Christmas carol performances and festive singalongs. 🎄✨

Are you part of a choir, singing group, school choir, church group, or community music organisation? We'd love to hear from you! If you could spare some time to help spread Christmas cheer at Northbourne, please get in touch.

Thank you to Judith and friends for bringing so much joy to our home. We can't wait for many more songs together! 🎵

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15/10/2026

🍻🍷 Last Night at The Bourne Inn 🍷🍻

Who says it's always tea and coffee? Every now and then, it's nice to enjoy something a little different!

Our residents had a wonderful evening at The Bourne Inn for our latest Pub Night, where they enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere, great company, plenty of laughter, and even a b**r or glass of w**e to help everyone unwind and socialise.

It was lovely to see residents sharing stories, making memories, and enjoying a traditional pub experience right here in the comfort of the home. Moments like these are so important for wellbeing, friendship, and having fun together.

A fantastic evening all round, and we think The Bourne Inn will be welcoming plenty more visitors in the future! 🍺❤️

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