Anchor - Calderbrook Place and Cog Lane

13/09/2025

Take a look at these delicious cornflake cakes residents at Anchor - Moore Place made 😋

12/09/2025

Colleagues at Priors Hall Care Home were delighted to receive a 10 out of 10 score in reviews posted on carehome.co.uk which described the Corby care home as ‘excellent’.

On receiving the score, Lynsey Ballard, Home Manager of Priors Hall, said:

"The whole team is delighted with such fantastic reviews. It's extremely rewarding to hear the positive feedback from the families of those we care for every day.

It is a pleasure to care for our residents, and we take great pride in providing them with a happy, spacious and beautiful environment for them to enjoy."

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/priors-hall-care-home-receives-excellent-review-score

12/09/2025

Happy birthday Lesley 💜

12/09/2025

Residents enjoyed a lovely day at Canterbury House Care Home 🍵 🧶

11/09/2025

Can you help Iris? 🧸

11/09/2025

Anchor - Primrose Court transformed its grounds into a vibrant festival venue for a day of live music dubbed ‘Primrosebury’.

The event brought the festival experience directly to the care home, with a full programme of musical acts. The free event was attended by residents, their families and people from the local community, who enjoyed drinks, ice creams, and a range of activities throughout the day including a tombola and party games.

https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/primrose-court-care-home-hosts-music-festival-residents-and-community

11/09/2025

Love music?
Check out Playlist for Life - an incredible organisation promoting music and wellbeing.

Research has shown that music is particularly effective at increasing wellbeing for people with dementia and Playlist for Life are pioneering integration of music into dementia care.

Music is such a great talking point for people of all ages. Why not start creating and sharing your own personal playlists now? There are loads of brilliant resources at
www.playlistforlife.org.uk/getstarted

A playlist of personally meaningful music can help people living with dementia Making a playlist is easy Find the right music Make a list Choose how to listen Try our free Playlist Maker Get your free resource pack! Just enter your details and we’ll email you a free digital resource pack with our ...

09/09/2025

Smiles shared, hearts connected. Knowing that your loved one is safe, happy, and cared for allows every visit to be filled with love — no worry. 💜

Anchor

09/09/2025

Have you seen the wonderful jewellery made by residents at Marham House Care Home! Take a look and see which is your favourite 👇

09/09/2025

We love this pom pom rainbow made by residents at Anchor - St Joseph's 🌈

08/09/2025

Anchor - West Hall care home is proud to be working with Home Instead and Surrey County Council to bring local residents living with dementia a new opportunity to meet one another at their Dementia Connections Café.

Come along 10-11.30am on 16 September to enjoy a cuppa, light refreshments and great company in our welcoming environment.

For more details and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/events/september-dementia-connections-cafe-west-hall

08/09/2025

Take a look at these adorable visitors Anchor - Augusta Court had last week 🐏

07/09/2025

Good luck Peter, Steph, Celia and Lesley 🎶 🎸

04/09/2025

Looking for a new home? We have an immediate vacancy at Ashiana Lodge...

At Ashiana Lodge retirement housing scheme in Nelson, we offer 32 one bedroom and 2 two bedroom properties for rent for people over the age of 55.

04/09/2025

The Nelson Food & Drink Festival returns on Saturday 6th September! 👨🏼‍🍳🍕🥘

🗓️ Saturday 6th September
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 Nelson Town Centre
🤝 Brand new sponsor... Sugden Ltd
💪 Organised by Nelson Town Council
⭐️ Headlined and hosted by social media sensation and bestselling author, Zaynah's Bakes
📱 Zaynah has over 8.4m likes on TikTok alone
🧑🏼‍🍳 Three live cooking demonstrations
🥙 Food, drink and craft stalls
💃🏻 Live entertainment
⚽️ Special giveaway with Nelson Football Club and FUNDA LAND, offering free family tickets as part of the event’s promotional campaign
👀 trail competition for U12s
➕ Much more!

Learn more here ⬇️

https://user-29310172.cld.bz/Nelson-Food-Drink-Festival-2025

14/08/2025

STAY HYDRATED

1. Drink Regularly, Don't Wait for Thirst: Thirst is a sign of mild dehydration, so it's best to drink fluids throughout the day before you feel thirsty.

2. Water is Generally Best: While other beverages can contribute to your fluid intake, water is often the best choice for staying hydrated, according to the American Heart Association.

3. Consider Electrolytes: If you're sweating heavily during exercise, you might want to consider sports drinks with electrolytes to replace those lost through sweat.

4. Eat Water-Rich Foods: Fruits and vegetables like watermelon, strawberries, cucumbers, and lettuce are high in water content and can help contribute to your daily fluid intake.

5. Be Mindful of Your Environment: Hot weather or intense physical activity can increase your fluid needs, so drink more fluids in these situations.

6. Watch Your Urine Color: Clear or pale yellow urine is generally a sign of good hydration, while dark yellow urine indicates a need for more fluids.

7. Limit Sugary Drinks: Avoid excessive consumption of sugary drinks like soda, as they can contribute to dehydration in the long run.

28/07/2025

Loads going on with u3a through the summer months...

10/07/2025

Tips to stay hydrated in hot weather

STAY HYDRATED

1. Drink Regularly, Don't Wait for Thirst: Thirst is a sign of mild dehydration, so it's best to drink fluids throughout the day before you feel thirsty.

2. Water is Generally Best: While other beverages can contribute to your fluid intake, water is often the best choice for staying hydrated, according to the American Heart Association.

3. Consider Electrolytes: If you're sweating heavily during exercise, you might want to consider sports drinks with electrolytes to replace those lost through sweat.

4. Eat Water-Rich Foods: Fruits and vegetables like watermelon, strawberries, cucumbers, and lettuce are high in water content and can help contribute to your daily fluid intake.

5. Be Mindful of Your Environment: Hot weather or intense physical activity can increase your fluid needs, so drink more fluids in these situations.

6. Watch Your Urine Color: Clear or pale yellow urine is generally a sign of good hydration, while dark yellow urine indicates a need for more fluids.

7. Limit Sugary Drinks: Avoid excessive consumption of sugary drinks like soda, as they can contribute to dehydration in the long run.

01/07/2025

🌟 Jump Back Up July – Building Resilience Together 🌟

Life throws challenges at all of us — but how we respond makes all the difference.

This month, we’re embracing Jump Back Up July, a daily reminder that setbacks are part of life — and so is bouncing back stronger. Whether you’re a colleague, resident, or part of our wider community, small daily actions can help shift your mindset, lift your mood, and support others around you.

💬 From simple steps like pausing to breathe… to reaching out to someone you trust… to noticing the positives even on tough days — every small action builds resilience.

🗓 The Action for Happiness calendar gives us daily, achievable ways to boost wellbeing. Why not pick one each day? Share your experiences, encourage each other, and remember — none of us have to face challenges alone.

Together, we can be:
✅ Happier
✅ Kinder
✅ Stronger

Let’s keep supporting ourselves — and each other — every step of the way. 💚

19/06/2025

🧱✂️📄 Rock Paper Scissors – A Celebration of Burnley’s Civic Pride
📍 OneTwoThree, 123 St James’s Street, Burnley
📅 Thurs–Sun | 12pm–4pm | 20 June – 6 July
🎟️ Free Entry + Free Family Activities

Discover Burnley’s iconic stone-built architecture through art, play and community voices! ✨

🎨 Drop into this brand new exhibition and creative space to:
🧒 Build your own paper building
💬 Share your hopes for Burnley’s future
👣 Take part in free family workshops
🏛️ Learn about a bold new heritage project from Burnley Council

This playful exhibition celebrates Burnley’s unique townscape and looks ahead to the exciting High Five for Heritage project!

📸 Perfect for families, creatives, and anyone proud of Burnley 🧡

Mid Pennine Arts Creative Spaces Burnley

19/06/2025

🚌 Day Trip to Cleveleys! 🌊

Join us for a relaxing day out by the sea with friends from Gannow Community Centre!

📍 Destination: Cleveleys
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
🕘 Departing Gannow: 9:30 AM
🕒 Leaving Cleveleys: 3:30 PM
💷 Suggested donation: £13.50 (Transport only – minibus)

Enjoy the coast, grab some chips, and soak up the sea air! ☀️🌊

📍 Book now to secure your spot – spaces are limited!
📞 Call 01282 412096
📧 Email susan.cole@bprcvs.co.uk
🏢 Or pop in to BPRCVS Gannow Community Centre or the CVS Centre (62-64 Yorkshire Street, Burnley BB11 3BT)

19/06/2025

17/06/2025

🚀 Got a great idea for a cultural or sports project in Lancashire?
You could be eligible for up to £15,000 in funding through Crowdfund Lancashire!

Join the Project Creator Workshop on
📅 Tuesday 17th June, 1pm (online)
💻 Can’t make it live? Don’t worry—it will be recorded!

✅ Get expert tips on building your project page
✅ Learn how to pitch for funding from the Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund
✅ Ask your questions in real time!

📍 Sign up now:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crowdfund-lancashire-project-creator-workshop-tickets-1392776795889?aff=oddtdtcreator

📄 Make sure to check the eligibility criteria and guidance notes before applying:
🔹 [Community groups and town/parish councils]
🔹 [Individuals]

https://bprcvs.co.uk/vcfse-news/project-creator-workshop

13/05/2025

Have you thought about how suitable your home will be for the future? Where we live has a significant impact on our quality of life and as we age, we might come to feel differently about our home. Find out more: https://www.anchor.org.uk/guides-and-support/suitability-of-your-current-home