Anchor - Thameside

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

29/10/2026

🎯 Another challenging game of target practice at Thameside today!
Our residents put their aim, focus and competitive spirits to the test. There were plenty of impressive shots along the way! 👏Well done to everyone who took part! 💙

29/10/2026

🎂🎉 Happy Birthday, Andrew! 🎉🎂

Andrew had a lovely time celebrating his special day with a delicious birthday cake! 🥳 We hope you had a fantastic birthday, Andrew! ❤️🎈

28/10/2026

☕🎱 Bingo & Coffee Morning Fun! 🎱☕

Our bingo and coffee morning went down a treat! 🥰 The residents had a lovely time enjoying a few games of bingo and a cuppa. ❤️
It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and having such a great time together. We’re already looking forward to the next one! ☕💕

28/10/2026

🎉🎂 Happy 100th Birthday to our lovely Vera! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrated a very special milestone as our wonderful Vera turned 100! 💖🥳

We hope your day was filled with love, laughter and lots of special memories. It was a joy to celebrate this incredible occasion with you and make your day extra special. 🌸💐

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Vera, and sending you lots of love from everyone at Thameside! ❤️🎈

27/10/2026

🎉 Eyes down for a great game of bingo! 🎉

We had a fantastic time enjoying a fun-filled game of bingo at the home! A big congratulations to our winner, Pauline, and a special well done to our runners-up, Ann and David. 🏆Well done, everyone! 💙

23/10/2026

🎳 What a great game of skittles! Everyone had a fantastic time, with lots of laughter and friendly competition. A lovely activity enjoyed by all! 😊❤️

23/10/2026

🎯 Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying some target practice! There was a lot of friendly competition as everyone got involved. A lovely activity bringing fun, focus, and enjoyment to the day! 😊💛

22/10/2026

🌸💐 Some lovely flower arranging in Honey today! 🌷🌼 Everyone enjoyed getting creative and putting together some beautiful floral displays! 💕😊

22/10/2026

💪😊 Everyone feeling fabulous after exercise class with Tam! A lovely time keeping active, having fun, and staying healthy together. Well done, everyone! 🌟👏❤️

21/10/2026

🎨💛 More lovely artwork in Honey today! Our residents have been busy getting creative and making beautiful masterpieces. Well done, everyone! 🖌️✨