Anchor - The Ridings

14/10/2026

This afternoons poetry club with the fabulous Sue.

14/10/2026

Happy birthday Stephen. Thanks for visiting

14/10/2026

Our residents had a fantastic time this morning enjoying a lively silent disco with the wonderful DJ Alex! 🕺💃 There were plenty of smiles, singing along and toe-tapping as everyone enjoyed a brilliant mix of music, from nostalgic classics that brought back cherished memories to more modern hits that got everyone in the groove! 🎵❤️

It was a wonderful morning filled with music, laughter and happy memories, proving that music really does bring everyone together! 🥰🎶 looking forward to the next visit

12/10/2026

🍃🎨 Our residents enjoyed a lovely leaf painting activity, getting creative with beautiful autumn colours and unique designs! 🍂🖌️ It was a wonderful way to express their creativity, relax, and share smiles together. ❤️😊

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12/10/2026

Last week, our residents enjoyed some lovely lounge games in our cosy lounge! ⚽️😊 It was a wonderful time filled with fun, laughter and smiles, bringing everyone together for some enjoyable moments. ❤️✨

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12/10/2026

🚂💜 Memory Lane Monday – Banbury Railway Station 💜🚂

This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to Banbury Railway Station — a place that has connected Banbury with the rest of the country for generations!

🚉 Did you know? Banbury Railway Station first opened on 2nd September 1850, originally operated by the Great Western Railway (GWR).

Over the years, the station has seen plenty of changes:

📅 1850 – The station opened as a single-line station before being expanded to cope with growing passenger numbers.

🚂 Banbury Merton Street – For many years, Banbury had another nearby railway station! The two stations stood close to one another, although plans to combine them were eventually abandoned.

🏷️ 1938 – The main station became known as Banbury General, helping to distinguish it from Merton Street.

🏗️ 1950s – The original wooden station buildings were replaced, with the rebuilt station completed by 1957.

🚉 1961 – Banbury Merton Street closed to passengers, leaving the main station as Banbury’s principal railway station.

Today, Banbury Railway Station continues to connect our town with destinations across the country. 🌍

We’d love to hear from our residents:

💭 Do you remember travelling by train from Banbury?
🎫 Do you remember buying paper tickets?
🚂 Where did you travel to?
👨‍👩‍👧 Did you take the train for holidays or day trips?
🏫 Did you ever use the train to get to work or school?

All aboard for a journey through Banbury’s railway history! 🚂💜

05/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Silver Sunday with a fun filled game of Bingo! 🎉

Our residents had a wonderful time enjoying lots of laughs, friendly competition and some fantastic prizes! 🥳🎁 It was lovely to see everyone getting involved, having fun and making happy memories together. 💕✨ A big well done to all our winners! 👏🎉

05/10/2026

⚽💜 Memory Lane Monday – Banbury United 💜⚽

This week, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and celebrating a piece of Banbury history — Banbury United Football Club! ⚽

Did you know the club began in 1931 as a works team connected to Spencer Corsets, before becoming Banbury Spencer and eventually changing its name to Banbury United in 1965?

Our residents might remember visiting the ground, watching the matches, following their favourite players, cheering from the terraces or simply hearing all about the latest football results! 🏟️

We’ll be chatting about:

⚽ Favourite football memories
👕 Old football kits and team colours
🏟️ Memories of the Spencer Stadium
👏 Players and matches residents remember
📖 How Banbury United has changed over the years

And, of course… who remembers being a Puritan? 😉💜

A lovely opportunity to share stories, reminisce and see just how many football fans we have here at The Ridings!

04/10/2026

☀️💜 Silver Sunday – 4th October 💜☀️

This Silver Sunday, we’re celebrating the wonderful older people in our community and the friendships, laughter and memories that make every day special. 🥰

Join us at The Ridings on Sunday from 3pm for a lovely afternoon together with:

🍰 Tea & cake
🎱 Bingo
☕ Plenty of tea, chats and good company!

Come along, enjoy a cuppa, have a slice of cake and see if you can shout BINGO! 🎉

We’d love to see our residents, families, friends and community members joining us for a relaxed afternoon of fun and togetherness. 💜

📅 Sunday 4th October
🕒 From 3pm
📍 The Ridings

03/10/2026

🖤💚 Celebrating Black History Month 🖤💛❤️💚

Our Black History Month display is all set up! 🌍✨

A colourful display celebrating Black history, culture, achievements and some of the inspiring individuals who have helped shape history.

We love how it’s brightened up our activities area! 🎈✨

30/09/2026

A day filled with laughter, creativity and connection at Topphome Court 💜

Residents enjoyed a special Wellness Day with therapy dogs, creative activities, gentle exercise, seated football and plenty of opportunities to chat and spend time together.

Resident Julie Hull summed it up perfectly:

“Nobody knows what someone is going through and this type of day makes a huge difference.”

It was lovely to see residents from Topphome Court and nearby Fernlea Lodge come together for a day with something for everyone.

Read more about the day: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/day-wellbeing-and-connection-topphome-court

30/09/2026

A beautiful moment captured by Anchor - Orchard Gardens 💜

Some moments don’t need many words. ❤️

Our resident Dennis shared this sweetest moment with carer Megan this morning, resting his head on her shoulder during a quiet moment together. It’s gentle, genuine connections like this that make Orchard Gardens truly feel like home. 🏠

30/09/2026

We love these paper heart flowers from Gills Top! Which is your favourite?

29/09/2026

Earlier this month, we celebrated Arts in Care Homes Day a national campaign by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA). The campaign shines a light on the creativity, talent and imagination of people living in our care homes.

Across Anchor, residents have been getting creative in all sorts of ways – from painting, poetry and pottery to soap making, digital art and handmade wreaths.

At Sandholme Fold, resident Margaret created a beautiful piece of diamond artwork, while Geoff at The Manor House Harrogate has been sharing poetry with friends.

Residents at Moore Place explored digital art through Stories that Connect Us, while colleagues at Gills Top joined residents for soap making.

At The Firs, therapeutic art has provided another way for residents to express themselves, while at Blackbrook House, residents visited Flatford to see the work of artist John Constable.

We’ve also seen creativity bringing people together, with residents at Silver Court making welcome cards and residents at The Manor House Knaresborough creating autumnal wreaths to raise money for Happy Wanderers Ambulance Service.

These are just a few examples of the creativity happening across our care homes. Art can provide opportunities to express yourself, share experiences, connect with others and continue doing the things you enjoy.

We’re proud to celebrate the creativity of our residents – and the colleagues who help make these opportunities possible.

29/09/2026

🌟 A Helping Hand from Patsy 🌟

This morning, our lovely resident Patsy was keen to lend a helping hand and assisted our housekeeping team by helping to push the towel trolley around the home. 🧺💜

Small acts of kindness like these help create a wonderful sense of purpose, teamwork, and community within Orchard Gardens. Patsy was delighted to get involved, and our housekeeping team certainly appreciated the extra support! 😊

Thank you, Patsy, for starting the day with such a positive attitude and for showing that every contribution, no matter how small, can make a difference. ⭐

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28/09/2026

Residents at Moore Place welcomed the lovely Olive this morning 🐾🐶

28/09/2026

This fantastic guitar solo from a resident at Anchor - Linwood soothes away those Monday blues

27/09/2026

Everyone's wellbeing journey is different. That's why Be Well, our resident wellbeing programme, offers a range of opportunities to help residents stay active, connected and engaged.

For some residents, that's taking part in Be Active. For others, it's joining a Virtual Book Club or connecting with people who share similar interests.

Discover how residents are making the most of Be Well and read their stories below.
https://www.anchor.org.uk/be-well-resident-wellbeing-services

27/09/2026

Did you know that we have care homes in Wetherby?

Anchor - Wetherby Manor is purpose built with care in mind and offers a wide range of features and facilities designed with the very latest technology and to exacting specifications. These include:

- A cafe
- Lounges and quiet spaces
- A hair and beauty salon
- Rooms with private bathroom facilities
- Resident's library
- Cinema room and ballroom

Located close to the centre of Wetherby, and close to the villages of Collingham and Boston Spa, Wetherby Manor is surrounded by many local attractions, including public gardens, theatres and places to drink and dine.

Click below to find out more about Wetherby Manor:

https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties/wetherby-manor-wetherby

26/09/2026

Have a query about a particular home or keen to learn more about one of our locations? Getting in touch is easy – follow the link below to complete our 'Contact Us' form or give us a call on 0800 731 2020. Our current opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday-Friday, and 8am - 4pm on Saturday.

https://www.anchor.org.uk/contact-us