Anchor - Ferendune Court

16/10/2026

What’s a day out without a little stop at Costa? ☕️😊❤️💜

15/10/2026

when our original trip had to be cancelled, we enjoyed a lovely visit to Faringdon Museum instead. We had a wonderful time learning more about our beautiful town through the displays. Thank you to the lovely team of Faringdon Town Council Information Centre for the warm welcome. 💜❤️

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

seated exercise session with Bonita! keeping every one active 💜❤️

14/10/2026

Afternoon of music and dancing with DJ Sean 🎶🎵💃🕺

11/10/2026

Sunday Afternoon Tea with family. There’s nothing quite like sharing a lovely afternoon together. Families are warmly invited to join their love ones for a free afternoon tea every Sunday, with tasty treats, a welcoming atmosphere and time to catch up and make special memories.

Please book by Tuesday for the Sunday you wish to attend. We look forward to welcoming you! ❤️💜

11/10/2026

You are warmly invited! Join us at Ferendune Court on Saturday, 24th of October from 2:30pm as we celebrate Black History Month! Enjoy food, music and dancing and display of African attire as we honour the past and celebrate the richness of African culture and heritage. We’d love to celebrate with you and your family! ❤️

11/10/2026

The Barbury players took us on musical journey back in time with their beautiful 17th-Century music. Our residents enjoyed the lovely melodies and lively rhythms 🎶🎻🎹🎵❤️

11/10/2026

The Barbury players delighted our residents with beautiful 17th Century Music, creating a lovely afternoon filled with music and enjoyment! 🎵🎻🎶❤️

11/10/2026

we enjoyed stepping back in time as we danced to the beautiful sounds of 17th century music . It was a lovely afternoon with the Barbury players 🎹🎻🎶🎵❤️

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. ⭐

Anchor 💜🧺✨

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