Care Home Celebrates One-Year Anniversary In Style

A care home in Royal Wootton Bassett has celebrated its one-year anniversary with a gala evening for residents, colleagues, and their families.

Residents, who dressed to impress, marked the anniversary of Anchor’s Marsh Farm Manor care home in Coped Hall with a three-course meal followed by an awards ceremony.

Both residents and care colleagues were winners on the night. There was also recognition for Marsh Farm Manor’s regular four-legged visitors, with Dave, Ewe and Alfie all sharing the aptly named ‘Furry Friend Award’.

Anchor’s Marsh Farm Manor care home was opened in September 2023, by the previous Mayor of Royal Wootton Bassett, Councillor Eve Silvester.

Marie Cranfield, Home Manager at Anchor’s Marsh Farm Manor, said: “The evening was everything I hoped it would be and more. Seeing so many residents, along with their families, and colleagues at the event was just so magical for me.

“My team worked incredibly hard to ensure it had the best chance of being a success, and I’m glad it paid off. Roll on our two-year anniversary!”

Margaret Pippard, 85, added: “I really enjoyed the anniversary celebrations. It was a lot of fun, and nice to think back on all that’s happened over the past year.

“I remember when I first moved in here, it just seems like yesterday! I suppose time does go quickly when you’re having fun.”