Anchor - Moore Place

Two of our lovely ladies helping in the garden 💕🌼

Laughter is the best medicine ❤️

Number repetition this afternoon with Bingo and Ball darts 👌

Enjoying some more games across the floors today 😊❤️

Did you know Stanisław Kowalski became the world's oldest athlete when aged 105 he competed in the newly formed M105 age category for sprinting, shot put and discuss throw? 🏃

Everyone should be encouraged to get active, no matter their age or ability 😃

🌏 And with the fantastic Olympians from across the globe inspiring us all, it's the perfect time to get moving.

Find out more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4j74ns4r

The power of reminiscing is amazing 💜

Always smiley faces when Daisy and Jessie visit ❤️

Did you know that the Olympic rings were first introduced in 1913, designed to represent the simultaneous unity and uniqueness of all participating nations? 💙💛🖤💚❤️

As the approach, we're passionate about helping everyone get active with our very own

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Fun at Armchair exercises with Amanda

Meet Jean, one of our inspiring residents participating in this year’s Anchor Games! At 91, Jean is taking part in bowls and giving netball a go – proving it’s never too late to try something new! 🏐🏅

Find out more about the here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4j74ns4r

Unsure on which care home to choose? Read our guide on choosing the right care home for your loved one on our website:

Guide to choosing a care home Our guide to choosing a care home is designed to help you and your loved ones consider your choices carefully and make the right decision, at the right time, for you.

Did you know that 41% of older people feel sports and exercise initiatives are not aimed towards them? 🏓

At Anchor, we believe sports are for everyone 🌟

Let's inspire each other to stay active and embrace new challenges during the and beyond, no matter our age! 💪

Find out more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4j74ns4r

The Olympics theme continues at Moore Place😁

Another fabulous talk from Dawsons Talk this morning

POLL

Which sport would you most like to see in the ?

🏏 Cricket
🏐 Netball
🥍 Squash
🎯 Darts

Let us know in the comments below.

Nearly two fifths of people say they feel inspired by the to be more active 🥇

Whether it’s a brisk walk, a game of tennis, or a new exercise, comment below and tell us about the different ways you're getting moving during this Summer of sport!☀️

A big congratulations to Anchor - The Manor House Harrogate for receiving such a lovely review and achieving an amazing score of 10 on carehome.co.uk! 🙌

Here at The Manor House Harrogate, after receiving the below beautiful review, we are now a perfect score of 10! We are incredibly proud to reach this and all the team at Harrogate have worked incredibly hard to get here! Thank you everyone for your continued support 💙 .co.uk

As the world gears up for the , we're hosting our very own Anchor Games to inspire everyone to get active!

Residents and colleagues across the country are enjoying a range of sporting activities, showing movement is for all ages and we want to see how you and your loved ones enjoy sport together 🏸🏀

So, share your photos and videos with us using

Find out more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4j74ns4r

Tracing your family history has become a national pastime. And Simon Kovach knows that better than most as his quest to find out more about his late grandfather takes him to Timken Grange care home later this month to meet a 103-year-old resident. https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/wartime-family-history-quest-leads-anchors-103-year-old-jack

Our residents doing things that just make them smile ☺️💕

Choosing a care home is a big decision and short stays can be a good way for people to familiarise themselves with care home environment and try out a potential permanent home. Find out more: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-care/respite-care

This morning we learnt some facts about Buddhism. We also made an origami lotus flower which in Buddism is associated with purity, spiritual awakening and faithfulness. 🪷

Couple Leonard and Myrtle both celebrate reaching 100 years of age together in the company of friends and family at Tudor Court.

Read more about the couple here: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/tudor-court-couple-celebrate-reaching-combined-age-200

Anchor - Park Hall in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent recently invited Approach Dementia Support to deliver a presentation to residents' friends and family on how to emotionally support their loved ones who are living with dementia.

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/park-hall-care-home-working-partnership-approach

Approach Dementia Support

Wednesday at Canterbury House was packed full of activities for residents to get involved in. Read about their day below 👇

A massive well done to our wonderful carer Niky for the planning and ex*****on of the beautiful vanity station on first floor! Residents and staff involvement has been amazing, and as you can see this is already being put to good use. This is great for meaningful engagement, self esteem and reminiscing

Bubbles bring enjoyment to all ages 🤗 They can promote self esteem and mobility, as well as trigger positive emotions. ❤️

Anchor games: volleyball!!!
Residents had lots of fun with this today 🏐

Residents at Anchor - Limegrove looked like they had a great time recently taking part in a Zest session. It's one way residents are getting moving with the ⛹️ 🚶
https://anchor.org.uk/anchor-games

Some well deserved pampering this afternoon ❤️

Getting creative with some jewellery making today ☺️

Whether you’re looking for a care home, rental housing or one of our luxurious purpose-built homes, you can search all our available properties here: https://www.anchor.org.uk/our-properties

Add a splash of colour to your Thursday with these beautiful photos 💐🌺🌸🌼. Residents at Canterbury House have been flower arranging and we think the bouquets look fantastic.

Just a reminder for our residents and families barbecue Sunday 🌭🍔😋

Our Chatty Benches have been featured on ITV 💬

Aiming to reduce loneliness and social isolation, Chatty Benches are a great way to bring people together over good conversation.

We’ve seen the benefits of Chatty Benches to the residents of our care homes and housing locations and we’re working to bring more of them to public spaces across the country.

Learn more about this initiative, and find a Chatty Bench near you today:

www.anchor.org.uk/chatty-benches

Residents and the care team at The Ridings took part in a seated synchronised swim for 🏊. We love the swimming hats!

https://www.anchor.org.uk/anchor-games

Exercises with Amanda this morning, always a hit 😊

🌱🌱The veggie seeds are doing very well 😍🌱🌱

Recently, the Mayor and Mayoress of Newcastle-Under-Lyme came to Maple Tree Court to open their new shop.

Speaking about the store, resident Joan says "I can go shopping myself and get what I need. It just gives me that little bit of independence back."

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/mayor-and-mayoress-open-maple-tree-courts-new-shop-residents