Gills Top

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 🐴🎃

29/10/2026

28/10/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Pumpkin Carving 👻🎃

Lots of smiles, laughter and Halloween fun here at Gills Top! 🧡 Our residents have been getting creative with their pumpkin carving, enjoying time together and making some spooktacular creations! 🎃✨

With our lovely staff providing support and supervision throughout, everyone could get involved safely and enjoy the fun. 🥰

It’s all about making memories, sharing smiles and enjoying those special moments together! 🧡🎃

25/10/2026

💜🌟 WE DID IT! 10/10! 🌟💜

We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to announce that Gills Top has achieved an amazing 10/10 rating on carehome.co.uk! 🏆💜

A huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful residents, families and friends who have taken the time to share their lovely reviews and support us. 🥰 Your kind words mean so much to us and have helped make this fantastic achievement possible.

At Gills Top, we pride ourselves on providing the very best care, creating a homely environment and ensuring our residents feel loved, valued and supported every single day. ❤️

This achievement means the world to us, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for being part of our Gills Top family. 💜

With love and gratitude,
Gemma, Sam & the Gills Top Team 💜

23/10/2026

🩷 Breast Cancer Now Fundraiser🩷

Today friends, family and staff came together to wear pink in aid of Breast Cancer Now. Tested our knowledge in a quiz, played bingo and the eagerly awaited raffle prizes! Thank you to all the business in Grassington that donated.

Once again our staff pulled together to cook, bake, serve & enjoy our special day. Thank you.

We raised a whopping £311.00!!💷

22/10/2026

💗🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AFTERNOON TEA 🎀💗

Tomorrow, we’re hosting our Breast Cancer Awareness afternoon here at Gills Top, Anchor, and we’d love for you to come along and join us! 💕

🩷 Afternoon tea
🎟️ Amazing raffle
🧠 Quiz and games
🎀 Wear pink and show your support!

📅 Tomorrow – Friday 23rd October
⏰ From 2pm

Come and join our wonderful staff and residents for an afternoon of fun, friendship and fundraising for a very important cause. Every bit of support means so much! 💗

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌸

20/10/2026

🎨🎲 Arts, Crafts & Games at Gills Top! 🎲🎨

Lots of fun, laughter and creativity here at Gills Top! 💜 Our residents have been enjoying arts and crafts, playing games and spending quality time together.

It’s all about keeping active, expressing our creativity and, most importantly, having fun! 🥰✨

13/10/2026

🍕🍺 International Pizza and B**r Day at Gills Top! 🍕🍺

Our residents enjoyed celebrating with delicious homemade pizzas, freshly made with love! ❤️ There’s nothing better than enjoying tasty food, good company and a lovely day together here at Gills Top.

A big thank you to our team for making the day so special! 🥰

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