Anchor's blog

Back in 1968, when the rest of the country was bopping to The Beatles or settling down to the brand-new BBC sitcom Dad’s Army, Cecil Jackson-Cole was a man on a mission.

Fire safety and health and safety are key priorities for Anchor and Anchor’s Customers.

I’m on a mission at the moment – and it can be summed up as: “TVs off and music on!”

My name is Marley, this summer I did work experience with Anchor in their London office and I’d like to share my experience with other young people considering getting practical experience in the work

With Desert Island Discs marking its 75th anniversary this year, what are the records you’d choose for your music memories?

For me it’ll always be Poppy the Cairn Terrier. Even if you don’t have a pet of your own, most of us recognise the power that animals hold over us.

The government has announced plans to raise the upper age limit for jury service, and I for one welcome this move whole heartedly. 

I imagine the commentator’s voice in my head as the game continues. We’re playing my new favourite sport - noodle ball.

Who doesn’t have their quirks, foibles and idiosyncrasies? After all, they make us who we are.

When it comes to staying healthy and well we tend to think of traditional medicines, and when we think GP prescribing we all picture pills and potions. 

Well, I don’t actually remember them myself, though when looking through some old photos I did find one of myself when young, splashing around with my brother in a tin bath in our garden...

An effective memory box can be a great way to help a person living with dementia recall positive memories, and can also combat agitation and upset.