Belong Atherton

06/03/2026

📚✨ World Book Day at Belong Atherton! ✨📚

We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day at Belong Atherton by bringing some of our favourite storybook and screen characters to life!

Our team dressed up as a wonderful mix of characters from classic children's stories and beloved favourites. We welcomed the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, the ever-elusive Where’s Wally, Maria and the Nuns from The Sound of Music, SpongeBob SquarePants, Little Red Riding Hood, the adorable pups from 101 Dalmatians, and of course, the cheerful Smurfs!

It was a brilliant day full of smiles, laughter, and plenty of storytelling as we celebrated the magic of books and the characters we all love. Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the day so special! 💙📖

27/02/2026

Go on, our Paul! 🫶

Tonight is the night - we have five finalists going for gold at the national The Great British Care Awards. 🤩

🤞 Paul Woodcock, Belong Atherton - Social Care Nurse Award
🤞 Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme Team - Care Innovator Award
🤞 Village Nurse Team, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme - Care Home Team Award
🤞 Yasmin Platt, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme (volunteer) - Unpaid Carer Award
🤞 Sarah Scott, Belong Warrington - Care Home Chef Award

They've managed to bag regional awards; best of luck for the nationals tonight!

23/02/2026

Belong Atherton representing! Check out Leigh Journal for last year's World Book Day celebrations at the village. 😎📚

For 2026, enjoy World Book Day with us on Thursday 5 March in The Venue from 2pm - 3pm.

Come along in your favourite book character fancy dress, and we’ll have fun trying to guess which story you’ve stepped out of. Whether you’re a hero, a villain, or a magical creature, everyone is welcome to join in the excitement. Bring your imagination,
creativity and love of stories for a day of literary fun that’s sure to inspire and delight. 🦸

What will your little one be dressing up as this year?📚

23/02/2026

As our own version of the winter games come to a close, our village Exercise Specialist, Kelly Sullavan looks back on two incredible weeks filled with laughter, teamwork, and just the right amount of friendly competition.❄️🏅

Week one brought the excitement with curling, figure skating, skiing, and hockey. Week two kept the energy high with a duathlon and mountain hiking challenge!

At our closing ceremony, everyone was celebrated with participation medals, and for the final time, we proudly passed our torch until next time. 🔥

What an amazing event — we can’t wait to do it all again!

Find out more about exercise at Belong: https://www.belong.org.uk/what-we-offer/wellbeing/exercise

19/02/2026

We've had some special visitors, this week, welcoming Mobile Farm Cheshire to the village for our customers to get up close and make some new furry friends. 🐇🐐

Catherine from our Experience Days team said:
"What an amazing visit we have had. Our residents, tenants and Experience Days customers especially loved the Pigmy Goats prancing around in their nappies and having cuddles with all the smaller animals."

13/02/2026

10/02/2026

As awards season gets underway with Oscars, BAFTAs, and Grammys making for many a headline, social care’s top talent has joined the party with its own glittering celebration – the annual Belong Champion Awards has celebrated the best amongst our villages and community care teams. 🤩🏆

👉 Find out who the winners are:
https://www.belong.org.uk/news/2026/02/simply-the-best:-belong%E2%80%99s-champions-revealed-at-awards

📸 More pics on the 'gram: https://www.instagram.com/belongvillages/

🌟 We are super pleased to recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our colleagues. Find where you belong: https://www.belong.org.uk/careers

10/02/2026

🍽️ Weekly Specials at Belong Atherton Bistro 🍽️
Join us and enjoy our delicious weekly favourites:
🥓 Monday – Breakfast Special
Served daily
• Small: £4.20
• Large: £7.40
🐟 Friday – Fish Lunch
Served every Friday, 12–2pm
• Small: £6.00
• Large: £8.40
🍗 Sunday – Traditional Sunday Lunch
Served every Sunday, 12–2pm
• Small: £6.50
• Large: £8.10
We look forward to welcoming you at Belong Atherton Bistro 😊
55 Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester M46 0EU
Phone: 01942 898410

09/02/2026

❄️ What a brilliant afternoon ❄️

Filled with laughter, happiness, and a touch of competitive fun. From curling matches to mountain skiing adventures, our games are officially underway! 💙⛷️

09/02/2026

Let the games begin! ❄️🔥

Our Belong Winter Olympic Games kick off this afternoon, and we can’t wait to share the action.

Keep an eye on this space for competitive spirit, big smiles, and winter fun!

04/02/2026

🌟 Living Our Values Awards – January Winners! 🌟

January was an incredible month, with an overwhelming number of nominations pouring in. Choosing winners was no easy task and that’s all thanks to the amazing dedication shown across our team. 💛

✨ 1st Place – Sophie Halliwell
A huge congratulations to Sophie, whose smile, positivity, and infectious happiness brighten everyone’s day. Sophie received an incredible number of nominations, a true testament to how valued she is. So well deserved!

✨ 2nd Place – John Parkinson
Our very own John takes second place for going above and beyond to support one of our residents and their family, helping move furniture and belongings with his usual kindness and reliability. John is always there when you need him, thank you for everything you do!

✨ 3rd Place – Christine Thomas
Christine earns third place for her fantastic behind‑the‑scenes work planning and organising our bistro. Christine raised funds at Christmas to serve our loyal regulars a delicious festive meal. What an incredible way to give back to the community!

🏆 Team Award – Chanters Household
A huge congratulations to the Chanters team for working together so exceptionally and always putting our residents first. Your teamwork and commitment truly shine.

💛 Thank you to every single person nominated, you are all winners in our eyes.
We are so proud of you!

03/02/2026

✨ Fresh Activities Incoming! ✨

We’ve been busy giving each household a little boost by refreshing their activities selection! 🎉

Using our residents’ interests and ideas, we’ve created brand‑new activity boxes tailored for every household. From quizzes over dinner to a friendly (or fiercely competitive) game of darts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎯🧩💬

Here’s to more laughs, more connection, and more moments made together. ❤️

Let the fun begin… and may the best dart‑thrower win! 😄🏆✨