Anchor - Springfield

B2 have organized a fundraising event on Friday 30th October. Everyone is welcome! Please call in and support our Team 😘 Any donations for the tombola would be gratefully appreciated 🙏

Anchor Springfield were in the BBC Leeds studio today with Gayle Lofthouse, where Iain, our Wellness Coordinator, had a great conversation about the dementia allotment project and our charity murder‑mystery event on 17th October at the Harold Club - Bradford. A huge thank you to the team at BBC Leeds for making us feel so welcome. Tickets are still available — call the home on 0800 085 4310 (option 2) to secure yours. Listen again @ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m003213v (2hour 15 minutes in)

Anchor is off to the BBC today, BBC radio Leeds, to promote our dementia allotment and charity event on 17th Oct. Give us a listen.

🎄 Christmas is nearly here - These gorgeous soap bars in collaboration with the The Yorkshire Soap Company are created using fragrances that are designed to trigger memory through scent, and make the perfect Christmas gifts and stocking fillers, whether for loved ones, colleagues or friends.

🎁 Perfect stocking fillers and small gifts - All profits from this soap bar support dementia art sessions and a sensory garden for residents and resident families of Springfield Care Home. The beautiful packaging of this soap was designed by residents in an art session exploring scent and memory.

Pop in and see a member of the team during your visit to pick yours up!

This week we had "The Bradford Busker" in to entertain us. What a great afternoon we had singing and dancing to the old tunes!🤠💃🕺🎤🎸💖

Eddie always admires Ian's (our handyman) BMW car so we got some stickers and put them on his wheels! He was so happy and kept showing everyone 😂🚘🛞💝

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

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. 🏠

We love these paper heart flowers from Gills Top! Which is your favourite?

We are recruiting!

We are looking at expanding our team here at Springfield, here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:
• Continuous training and development
• Health and wellbeing support
• A friendly and supportive environment

Come and join our fantastic team! For more information on our current vacancies and apply visit Anchor Careers: https://apply.anchor.org.uk/vacancies/?c%5Ball%5D=springfield+&submit=Search%23results

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.

🌟 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 💜🧺✨

Spaces are strictly limited for our Charity Murder Mystery Night!

Avoid disappointment and secure your place at this magical night of entertainment and drama.

Don't forget, every purchase directly supports our new intergenerational dementia allotment project here at Anchor - Springfield care home

👤Charity Murder Mystery Evening - Saturday 17th October from 7.30 pm 👤

We extend a very warm welcome to you to join us for an evening of drama, suspense and fun!

⏰ 07.00 pm for 07.30 pm start
🏟 Venue - The Harold Club, BD12 0UD

Tickets are still available. For more information contact 0800 085 4310 or email [email protected]

"In case you missed it, Anchor - Springfield was live on BCB Radio this morning! 📻

We had a wonderful time chatting with Ngonie about our upcoming Charity Murder Mystery event on 17th October 2026, as well as our brand-new intergenerational dementia allotment project.

Have a listen by visiting the BCB Radio Listen Again Player — look for today's date and find us on the 11:18am time slot!

On About from 11am with Ngonie Chiligo:

Reform led Bradford Council are proposing to change Bradford’s City of Sanctuary status

RADIO 119 are paying tribute to Dolly Parton

A Bradford care home is looking to create a intergenerational allotment site

Listen on 106.6FM & bcbradio.co.uk/player

A few games played on C2 this week with lots of concentration going on! 🥰😄

Residents at Moore Place welcomed the lovely Olive this morning 🐾🐶

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

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

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