News and press releases

A happy couple who live at Berkeley Court care home in Leeds have celebrated Valentine’s Day after 54 years together.

The Manor House in Knaresborough set the Hug Adoption Hub up following a fun conversation with one of the home’s residents.

Anchor residents Graham and Dorothy Williams are celebrating Valentine’s Day after a remarkable 61 years together.

Anchor, and the country’s biggest armed forces charity the Royal British Legion (RBL), today announced the launch of a landmark partnership between the two organisations.

Anchor residents Ernest and Kathleen Thomas have celebrated Valentine’s Day together 65 years after he asked her for the last dance of the night in 1960!

David and Thelma Street have been together for an extraordinary 68 years, a bond that began when they were just 14 and 16 years old.

Betty and Leonard live at Canterbury House care home in Hadleigh, and share their love story which started at Betty's father's pub.

Mary and Tom, residents at Palmersdene care home, first met in 1953 during an encounter described by both as “love at first sight”.

The love story of Cilla and Ray spans an incredible 59 years. Now, from the comfort of Mayflower Court, they continue to enjoy each other company, cherishing the bond that began all those years ago.

Having first met in 1970, Ashcroft care home couple Joan and Les reflect on their relationship.

Des Hodnett has lived at Augusta Court care home for twelve years. Though he lives alone, the memories of his long and loving 45-year marriage to Viv remain at the heart of his story.

Alan (88) and Betty’s (81) love story spans a remarkable 62 years, having first crossed paths when Alan came out of the RAF in 1961.