Anchor - The Cedars

07/11/2026

🌹 LEST WE FORGET 🌹

❤️ We Will Remember Them ❤️

Tomorrow we shall take a moment to remember and honour the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, and all those who have served and continue to serve our country. 🇬🇧

Here at The Cedars, we remember their courage, their sacrifice and the incredible bravery shown by so many.

As we wear our poppies with pride, we reflect on the importance of remembrance and ensure that the sacrifices made by past generations are never forgotten.

🌹 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌹

❤️ Lest We Forget ❤️
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04/11/2026

❤️🌺 Lest We Forget – Our Remembrance Day Display 🌺❤️

Our wonderful residents have been making a lovely start on our Remembrance Day display, coming together to create something truly meaningful. ❤️

Our poppy-making craft activities are also well underway, with residents getting creative and making their own beautiful poppies to add to our display. 🌺🎨

With lots of care, creativity and thoughtful conversations, our display is beginning to take shape as we prepare to honour and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️

For many of our residents, Remembrance Day holds special memories, and it's been lovely to see everyone coming together, sharing stories and reflecting on the importance of this special occasion. 🥰

We're looking forward to sharing our finished display with you all as our residents continue their wonderful creations! 🌺❤️

Lest We Forget. We Will Remember Them. 🌺

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04/11/2026

🍂🍁 Autumn Creativity & a Little Home Baking! 🍰🧡

Our wonderful residents have been embracing the beautiful colours of autumn with some lovely seasonal activities! 🍁🥰

From getting creative making gorgeous autumn leaf wreaths to rolling up their sleeves and enjoying some delicious home baking, there has been plenty of fun, laughter and creativity along the way! 🍂👩‍🍳

It's been lovely seeing everyone getting involved, sharing stories, showing off their creative talents and enjoying some quality time together. ❤️

And of course, nothing beats the wonderful smell of freshly baked treats! 😋🍪

A huge thank you to our fabulous team for bringing a little autumn magic into our home! 🍁✨

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04/11/2026

🎄🍰 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas! 🎅✨

The festive preparations are officially underway, and our wonderful residents have been busy making a start on their Christmas cakes, ready for C2's Annual Christmas Cake Competition! 🏆🎂

There has been plenty of mixing, stirring, laughter and festive cheer as everyone has been getting involved and sharing their baking talents! 🥰❤️

Our residents are determined to create a Christmas masterpiece, and who knows… we might just have a winning cake on our hands! 🤞🏆🎄

We can't wait to see their finished creations, and we're keeping our fingers crossed for a winning entry! 🤩

Watch this space… the competition is on! 🎂🎅✨

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04/11/2026

🎃👻 A Little Look Back at Our Pumpkin Carving Fun! 🎃🧡

We couldn't resist sharing some lovely moments from our Halloween celebrations! 🥰

Our wonderful residents had a fantastic time getting creative with their pumpkin carving, showing off their artistic talents and creating some fabulous spooky masterpieces! 🎃✨

There were plenty of smiles, laughter and a little bit of mess along the way, but that's all part of the fun! 🤣❤️

It's moments like these that bring everyone together, creating wonderful memories and lots of happiness! 💕

A huge thank you to our amazing team for making it such an enjoyable activity! 🧡

🎃 ❤️

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

27/10/2026

🎃👻 A Spooktacular Halloween Party! 🧙‍♀️🕷️🧡

What a fantastic time we all had celebrating Halloween with our wonderful residents! 🎃🥳

Our home was filled with laughter, smiles, music and plenty of spooky fun as residents and colleagues came together for a fabulous Halloween celebration! 🧡🦇

🎶 A HUGE thank you to The Bluebirds for providing such wonderful musical entertainment! You certainly helped make the afternoon extra special, with everyone enjoying the music and fantastic atmosphere! 💃🎤

🧙‍♀️👻 And a massive thank you to our amazing staff team for going all out with their fabulous Halloween costumes! The effort, creativity and enthusiasm were brilliant, and you certainly brought plenty of smiles to our residents' faces! 🥰👏

It's days like these that remind us just how special our care home community is. Making memories, sharing laughter and enjoying life together is what it's all about! ❤️

Happy Halloween from all of us! 🎃🧡👻

27/10/2026

🌸🌿 Green Fingers at the Ready! 🌻🪴

Our residents have been enjoying another wonderful session of Joe's Monthly Gardening Club! 🌷💚

There's nothing quite like getting our hands busy, sharing gardening tips, reminiscing about our own gardens and enjoying some lovely conversations along the way! 🌼🌱

Gardening is a fantastic way to encourage creativity, maintain skills and bring everyone together, with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way! 🥰

A huge thank you to Joe for sharing his passion for gardening and making these monthly sessions so enjoyable for our residents! 💐👏

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27/10/2026

🎶🎵 A Little Musical Magic at The Cedars! 🎵🎶

Our wonderful David treated the staff to a lovely performance on his harmonica! 🥰🎶

It's moments like these that make life at The Cedars so special. Seeing our residents sharing their talents, spreading smiles and bringing a little music into everyone's day is what it's all about! ❤️

Thank you, David, for entertaining us and putting a smile on our faces! You're a star! 🌟👏
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27/08/2026

Everyone loves our Stanley 🐹 and a good book 📚

27/08/2026

Who doesn't love a game of dominoes?