Anchor - Prior Bank

22/10/2026

🎄 Don't spend Christmas alone. Join the Prior Bank family this festive season and make wonderful memories together. ❤️

20/10/2026

Sunday church service with Stephen is always a special part of the week at Prior Bank. 🙏💜 Residents enjoy coming together for worship, reflection, and fellowship, and it is always very well attended and appreciated by everyone. Thank you, Stephen, for your continued support.

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

🧙‍♀️🎃 Halloween has arrived at Prior Bank! 🎃🧙‍♂️

We've stocked up on some spooky treats for our visitors. If you're popping in to see us, be sure to grab a sweet on your way out... if you dare! 👻🍬

Wishing everyone a fun and frightfully good Halloween! 🕸️🧡

19/10/2026

📢 We're Hiring at Prior Bank!

Are you looking for a new opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team? We currently have a vacancy available at Prior Bank.

If you're interested in becoming part of our team, we'd love to hear from you!

As an accredited Living Wage Foundation Employer, Anchor is committed to paying a real living wage to all our colleagues. We believe, as well as taking care of our residents, we should also take care of our employees. We have a fabulous range of benefits available to colleagues, some of which are hi...

19/10/2026

🍂🌳 Exploring Ancestry and Family Traditions 🌳🍂

During October, we have been exploring the theme of ancestry and family traditions.

At Friday's coffee morning, our residents began creating their very own family trees. The session sparked lots of interesting discussions, with residents sharing cherished memories, family stories, and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

It was wonderful to see everyone reminiscing, learning more about each other's backgrounds, and celebrating the unique journeys that make us who we are today. ❤️

19/10/2026

🎤✨ Last week, the wonderful Keeley May entertained us once again with a fantastic performance!

It was lovely to see so many of our residents singing along, dancing, and enjoying the music. The event created lots of smiles, laughter, and wonderful engagement between residents and staff.

A huge thank you to Keeley for another memorable afternoon. We are already looking forward to the next visit! 💙

16/10/2026

We are supporting our local food bank at Prior Bank. If you are able to donate any of the items listed on the poster below, they would be very much appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

02/10/2026

🎵 Yesterday we welcomed Phil to Prior Bank for the very first time.

The videos speak for themselves! Residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, with plenty of singing, dancing, and smiles all around.

Thank you for a wonderful performance, Phil! 🎤😊

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