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Keble Court Garden Party a huge success
The recent Summer Garden Party held at Anchor’s Keble Court in Fleet on 15 September was a huge success.
Willow Gardens residents enjoy new Magic Table
Residents at Anchor’s Willow Gardens care home in Yateley, Hampshire are making the most of the new Tovertafel (‘Magic Table’ in Dutch) installed earlier this year.
Anchor’s Brett Jenkins talks us through a week in the life of a Wellness Manager
Brett Jenkins, Senior Wellness Manager at Anchor’s Hampshire Lakes and Bishopstoke Park retirement villages, has been featured in an online article giving a description of his working week.
Anchor converts to a Community Benefit Society
Anchor today converted to a Community Benefit Society.
Dawson Lodge visit Royal Victoria Country Park
Residents and staff have been for a picnic in Royal Victoria Country Park and to visit a special exhibition in Southampton.
Herries Lodge care home praised by care regulator
Herries lodge care home in Shirecliffe has been classed as Good in all areas by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Clayburn Court’s Rob Devonshire wins Chef of the Year 2018
Rob Devonshire, Head Chef at Clayburn Court care home in Peterborough has won the prestigious Chef of the Year competition.
Dearne Hall care home praised by care regulator
Dearne Hall care home in Bolton-upon-Dearne has been classed as Good in all areas by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Sculptor unveils work so fellow tenants can enjoy it
A sculptor has unveiled one of his creations in the garden of his retirement housing property in Milton Keynes.
Jane Ashcroft expresses concerns about successive governments failure to address the social care crisis
Anchor’s Chief Executive Jane Ashcroft CBE has been featured in the national media after expressing concerns about successive governments failing to address the social care crisis.
Upton Grange care home Chef shortlisted for Anchor Chef of the Year
Russell ‘Rusty’ Hesketh, Chef at Anchor’s Upton Grange care home in Merseyside has made it to the final of Anchor’s Chef of the Year 2018 competition.