Anchor - Wellington Lodge

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

16/10/2026

💅 Nail Care Afternoon at Wellington Lodge 💅

This week, our residents enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with our visiting nail technician. From choosing their favourite colours to having their nails treated and polished, it was a chance to sit back, enjoy some one-to-one time, and do something just for themselves.

The session was filled with conversation, laughter, and lots of personal choices, with each resident enjoying the experience in their own way. Moments like these are a simple but important part of everyday life, helping people feel comfortable, confident, and well cared for.

A big thank you to our nail technician for another lovely visit.

12/10/2026

🎃 You're Invited to Wellington Lodge's Spooky Spectacular! 🎃

Join us on Friday 30th October from 11am to 2pm for a fun-filled afternoon at Wellington Lodge Care Home.

Residents, relatives, friends, and members of the local community are all welcome to come along and enjoy:

🎃 A spooky buffet
🎲 Games and prizes
🐴 A return visit from the wonderful ponies at Simply Shetlands

This is a great opportunity to spend time together, meet new people, and enjoy a variety of activities in a welcoming environment.

We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new visitors for an enjoyable afternoon.

📍 Wellington Lodge Care Home
📅 Friday 30th October
⏰ 11:00am - 2:00pm

07/10/2026

At Wellington Lodge, it's often the little things that bring the biggest smiles. This week, one of our residents enjoyed a visit to the Wellington Lodge Shop, taking time to browse, make personal choices, and pick out some favourite treats.

Our weekly shop is about much more than shopping. It helps residents maintain their independence, supports decision-making, encourages familiar routines, and creates opportunities for meaningful conversation and social interaction. From choosing a favourite chocolate bar to enjoying a friendly chat along the way, these everyday moments contribute greatly to wellbeing and quality of life.

Supporting choice, dignity, and person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do, and it's wonderful to see residents continuing to enjoy the simple pleasures that make each day special.

💜 Sometimes the simplest activities create the most meaningful moments.

06/10/2026

🍂✨ Autumn Crafts at Wellington Lodge! ✨🍂
This week, our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of autumn-themed arts and crafts, getting creative with colorful card, handprint templates and seasonal coloring activities. 🍁🎨
There was plenty of concentration, creativity and conversation as residents worked together to create beautiful autumn decorations inspired by the changing colors of the season. ✂️🍂
Activities like these are a fantastic way to encourage creativity, maintain fine motor skills and provide valuable opportunities for social interaction, confidence and wellbeing. 🧡
We loved seeing everyone's unique creations come together, and the finished artwork certainly brightened up the day! 😊🍁
We think you'll agree that the results look fantastic. 💛✨
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10/09/2026

💇‍♀️✨ A Pamper Day at Wellington Lodge! ✨💇‍♂️

On Monday, our residents enjoyed a visit from our in-house hairdresser, making it a wonderful day of relaxation, conversation, and a little bit of pampering! 💜

There were plenty of smiles as residents received fresh cuts, trims, and styling, leaving everyone feeling refreshed and looking their very best. 😊✂️

Regular visits from our hairdresser are not only a great way to maintain personal grooming but also provide an opportunity for social interaction and a boost to wellbeing and confidence. 🌟

We think you'll agree that everyone looks fantastic! 💖

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09/09/2026

🛒✨ Wellington Lodge Shopping Trolley Takes Its First Trip! ✨🛒

Our residents recently had the opportunity to try out our brand new shopping trolley service, giving them the chance to browse and choose from a selection of snacks, toiletries, and little treats from the comfort of the home. 🍫🧴🍪

The trolley may still be a work in progress (let's just say it's not quite ready for The Apprentice yet! 😄), but it was a huge hit with our residents, who enjoyed having the independence to make their own choices and pick up a few goodies.

We've also been taking requests and orders for future stock, so residents can help shape what appears on the trolley next. 📝🛍️

Promoting choice, independence, and a little bit of retail therapy is all part of helping our residents feel at home. We can't wait to continue developing this exciting new service! 💜

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08/09/2026

🌟💜 International Day of Charity at Wellington Lodge 💜🌟

This week, our wonderful residents celebrated the International Day of Charity by creating beautiful Kindness Cards to spread smiles, positivity, and thoughtful messages to others. 💌😊

Acts of kindness, no matter how small, can make a huge difference, and our residents enjoyed sharing heartfelt words and creative designs to brighten someone's day. 🌈✨

We are so proud of the kindness, compassion, and community spirit shown by everyone involved. ❤️

💭 "Kindness is free to give, but priceless to receive."

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24/08/2026

🎵 Music, dancing, laughter, and lots of singing! 🎵

Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying a live performance last week at Wellington Lodge. It was wonderful to see everyone joining in, singing along, and showing off their dance moves! 💃🕺❤️

10/08/2026

✨💇‍♀️ Looking Smart at Wellington Lodge! 💇‍♀️✨

The ladies at Wellington Lodge were all smiles after their recent trip to the hairdressers! 💖

Feeling refreshed and pampered, they are looking fabulous with their freshly styled hair and enjoying the confidence that comes with a little self-care. There were plenty of compliments and smiles as everyone showed off their new looks.

Don't they look lovely? ❤️

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07/08/2026

🎉🎂 Happy 88th Birthday, Maureen! 🎂🎉

Last week, everyone at Wellington Lodge came together to celebrate a very special occasion as Maureen turned 88 years young! 💖

Maureen enjoyed a lovely birthday celebration surrounded by friends and family, with a delicious slice of cake as a special treat. 🍰✨

It was wonderful to see her smiling and enjoying her special day.

Please join us in wishing Maureen a very happy 88th birthday! 🎈🥳

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