Great Torrington Gets Growing for a New Project

Great Torrington Gets Growing for a New Project

Chenie, House Manager of Glen Tor, has been busy fundraising for a brand new greenhouse, and the wait is almost over.

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Hats off to Patricia

Hats off to Patricia

Patricia Smith, a resident at Avondale, shares her lifelong passion for art, from her time as an RAF illustrator to her current dedication to knitting hats for the maternity unit and dolls for local charities.

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Independence is the essence for Sue

Independence is the essence for Sue

Sue Fifer describes how living at Girton Green in Cambridge provides her with the independence and community she sought for an active retirement.

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Jotting and jetting

Jotting and jetting

Meet David, a 92-year-old Abbeyfield resident with a passion for writing children's stories and a surprising hobby – flight simulation! Read his story and discover his adventures in writing and the skies.

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  • Resident Stories
  • Hobbies and interests
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Making Hay

Making Hay

We spoke to Maud Shire, a resident at Hill House, about her two-and-a-half years spent in the Women’s Land Army during the Second World War.

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Making the Most of Retirement through Community & Connection

Making the Most of Retirement through Community & Connection

Beyond retirement — how community and connection are the key to fulfilling later life.

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My Abbeyfield Journey: Marjorie Fagg

My Abbeyfield Journey: Marjorie Fagg

Marjorie Fagg, resident at Speedwell Court, shares her journey from committee member to resident at Abbeyfield.

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Hilary's Journey to a Fulfilling Retirement

Hilary's Journey to a Fulfilling Retirement

Hilary, 84, resident of Lee House, a residential care home in Wimbledon, shares her journey of finding a fulfilling retirement with Abbeyfield.

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Remarkable poet & Honiton resident Stan shares his gift

Remarkable poet & Honiton resident Stan shares his gift

Stan is a resident at Hill House care home in Honiton. We talk about his life, career, and amazing talent for composing poetry.

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Calling Lee House, Home — Dorothy’s Story

Calling Lee House, Home — Dorothy’s Story

Dorothy Symonds, an 88-year-old resident of Lee House, a residential care home in Wimbledon, shares her journey of finding a home at Abbeyfield.

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