Anchor - Northbourne

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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14/10/2026

🃏🎉 Fun and Friendly Card Games! 🎉🃏

Our residents enjoyed another wonderful afternoon of card games, bringing plenty of smiles, laughter, and a little friendly competition along the way!

Card games are a fantastic way to keep the mind active, encourage social interaction, and create opportunities for residents to spend quality time together. From sharing stories to celebrating winning hands, everyone had a great time.

It's always lovely to see residents supporting one another and enjoying these simple moments that make such a big difference to daily life. ❤️

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14/10/2026

🌟💜 Another Wonderful Zest Session! 💜🌟

Our residents recently enjoyed another fantastic Zest session, filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful activities. These sessions are always a great opportunity to stay active, stimulate the mind, and spend quality time together.

It was lovely to see everyone getting involved, sharing stories, and enjoying each other's company. The smiles and positive energy in the room made it a truly special afternoon.

A big thank you to the Zest team for delivering another engaging and enjoyable session. We look forward to the next one! 😊

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14/10/2026

📰☕ Starting the Day Well ☕📰

There's nothing quite like a morning newspaper and a good cup of tea! Every day, our residents enjoy catching up on the latest news, discussing current events, and sharing their thoughts on what's happening in the world.

Keeping up with the news helps our residents stay connected, informed, and engaged, often sparking lively conversations and plenty of smiles around the breakfast table.

It's all part of making every day meaningful here at Northbourne Care Home. ❤️

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13/10/2026

🎉💌 101 Cards for 101 Years! 💌🎉

Just 12 days to go until one of our lovely residents, Jenny, celebrates her incredible 101st birthday! 🎂✨

We're hoping to make her day extra special by collecting 101 birthday cards from family, friends, local schools, community groups, and kind-hearted members of the public.

If you'd like to help us reach our goal, we'd love to receive a birthday card filled with your warm wishes, please send your birthday wishes to:

Northbourne Care Home
Durham Road
Low Fell
Gateshead
NE9 5AR

❤️ Every card will help make this remarkable milestone even more memorable. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has already sent a card or shared our appeal. Let's see if we can reach 101 cards for 101 years! 🥳🎈

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13/10/2026

🍂🌿 Autumn in the Garden 🌿🍂

Even as we welcome the beautiful colours of autumn, our garden remains one of the favourite spots in the home. Residents have been enjoying the fresh air, taking in the changing scenery, and spending time chatting with friends in the peaceful surroundings.

There's something special about watching the seasons change together, and our garden continues to be a wonderful place for relaxation, reflection, and making memories. 🍁💛

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06/10/2026

🌟 A Well-Deserved Thank You! 🌟

While our Home Manager and Deputy Manager were enjoying a well-earned holiday, Team Leader Michelle and Home Administrator Christianah stepped up to lead the home and ensure everything ran smoothly.

We are incredibly proud to share that during this time, they received fantastic feedback from both professionals and residents' families, reflecting the dedication, teamwork and high standards they brought to their roles. 💙

As a small token of appreciation, management presented Michelle, Christianah, and Lynda, one of our wonderful Care Assistants, with a special thank you for their hard work, commitment, and support.

👏 Please join us in congratulating them and thanking them for everything they do to make Northbourne Care Home such a special place.

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06/10/2026

🎉💌 101 Cards for 101 Years! 💌🎉

A gentle reminder that one of our wonderful residents will be celebrating her 101st Birthday this October! 🎂✨

We are hoping to make her day extra special by collecting 101 birthday cards from family, friends, schools, community groups, local businesses and members of our community.

Every card, message and birthday wish will help create a truly memorable celebration and show just how much love and kindness can be shared across generations. ❤️

📮 If you would like to send a birthday card, please get in touch with us for details.

Let's work together to help us reach our goal of 101 cards for 101 years! 🥳

Please share this post and help spread the word.

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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