Life Magazine Autumn 2022

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When it comes to hobbies, the sky’s the limit

T here’s no age limit for enjoying yourself, with later life being a good time to find new hobbies or challenges. Take our Fabulous Fundraiser Jane Franklin, (see page 7), with two sky dive jumps for charity under her belt.

in Willerby have written a book about the ferry Norland, covering its use during the Falklands War.

Celebrating Her Majesty Here’s a quick look back at how residents across our retirement communities and care homes celebrated the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Fiske Court in Merton was one of thirty locations granted a £50 contribution from Anchor towards their celebrations.

Find more ideas through our Be Well programme at www.Anchor.org. uk/Be-Well or ask your local manager for details.

Betty Fegan, from Holly Court, Bootle, used her creative flair to create a knitted Queen Elizabeth and a menagerie of creatures for a sale supporting a local food bank.

Sounds like a great idea Residents and colleagues from our retirement communities and care homes are invited to join our virtual Together Choir. Whatever your singing ability, register your interest by emailing BeWell@Anchor.org.uk or calling 0752 3943501* during working hours.

And the celebrations were red, white and blue at Carlton Fold, Nottingham.

Thomas Henshaw Court care home residents in Southport planted a tree as part of the Queen‘s Green Canopy.

Residents Michael Wood and Reg Kemp from John Gray Court

Together choir

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