Abstract: Anchoring apparatus for a bed cover, comprising a base member (10) and a holding member (12, 120), wherein said base member (10) is configured to be affixed to a bed at a lower edge of a mattress (16) and includes a first portion (18) of a clip member, and said holding member (12, 120) comprises a second part of said clip member for enabling said base member (10) and said holding member (12, 120) to be releasably connected together, in use, said holding member further comprising a clamp member for releasably clamping a portion of said bed cover therein.