York Manor Celebrates First Anniversary with Glamorous James Bond Gala

In October, the York Manor team, it’s residents and wider local community came together to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the specialist dementia and residential care home. The sensational gala evening was the perfect opportunity to say thank you and show appreciation to the care home team who have worked tirelessly over the past 12 months since it’s opening in October 2024.

Residents, their families, staff and local community members enjoyed an evening of music, fine dining and sparkle. It was lovely to see the York Manor care home being a central hub of community life in the county of York.

York Manor Care Home Celebrated With a Night of Glamour & Community Pride

The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Martin Rowley BEM, joined the celebration and praised the home’s dedication to quality care and community spirit.

“It was a pleasure to join residents, staff, and families at York Manor Care Home to celebrate their first anniversary,” he said. “In just one year, York Manor has become a true home at the heart of its community. The dedication of the team shines through in everything they do, and it was wonderful to see the joy and sense of belonging that exists among residents.”

The evening’s entertainment featured singer Sarah Hewson and her “Licence to Sing” performance of classic Bond themes. The in-house chef served a Bond-worthy menu, including crayfish sliders and smoked salmon blinis, followed by a chocolate and vanilla cake finished with edible gold.

Resident Sheila Hodgson, 90, said,

“It was a lovely party, and I met the Mayor of York – he shook my hand! My daughter came too, and we wore sparkly tops. The food was delicious, especially the cake.”

York Manor Care Home’s Award Winning Team

The evening also celebrated the fabulous achievement of York Manor’s care home team. Activities Organiser, Carla Omerta, recently won The Care Home Activities Organiser Award at the Yorkshire and Humber Care Awards. Carla will represent York Manor and Tanglewood Care Homes at the National Finals in February 2026.

Her win reflects the home’s commitment to meaningful activities and resident wellbeing.

A Warm Welcome From York

Opened in October 2024, York Manor provides specialist care services including residential, dementia, palliative, and respite care for the York area. The home’s 53 team members deliver person-centred support every day.

Home Manager Rachel French said,

“We wanted our first anniversary to be truly special. The residents chose the James Bond theme, and we were amazed by how much effort everyone put in. The turnout was fantastic, and we feel incredibly welcomed by the York community. We’re so proud of what our team has achieved in our first year.”

The Tanglewood family congratulates the entire York Manor team and residents on this fantastic milestone and wishes Carla the very best of luck in the national finals.

To learn more about York Manor Care Home and life within the Tanglewood community, visit the York Manor website.