18/07/2024
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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23/11/2023
Preparing for Winter's frost: Top tips to stay warm in colder temperatures
With the recent time change, the days are growing darker sooner, signalling the onset of colder weather. While this transition may pose challenges, the positive news is that there are numerous habits to ensure our well-being, warmth, and readiness for the winter season.
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20/11/2023
Craft your own traditional Christmas Wreath
In its simplest form, a wreath is a circular arrangement of materials, and its history is as rich and diverse as the traditions it embodies. Crafting your own Christmas wreath is a delightful way to infuse personal creativity into this centuries-old tradition.
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26/10/2023
A Green Halloween: Five Easy Eco-Friendly Halloween Crafts | Abbeyfield Blog
Halloween is just around the corner, and while it's a time for spooky fun and creativity, it's also essential to think about the environmental impact of our celebrations. This year, try some eco-friendly Halloween crafts that not only reduce waste but also add a touch of sustainability to your festivities.
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20/10/2023
A Wild Autumn with Abbeyfield
To celebrate the launch of our Autumn campaign, ‘A Wild Autumn with Abbeyfield’, we're inviting residents and friends of Abbeyfield to join us for a walk on the wild side, exploring outdoor spaces and the creatures that live in them.
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08/09/2022
The benefits of friendships for older people
Friendships have many benefits, including benefits to your overall health and wellbeing. We look at some of the benefits of friendships in older people, how to maintain friendships and how you can make new friends as an older person.
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08/11/2021
How to: Creating your own remembrance poppy | Abbeyfield England Blog
Community Engagement Manager, Vicki Gillow, shares a step-by-step guide to creating your own vibrant poppy display as part of this year's remembrance.
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13/08/2021
Vicki's guide to creating magnificent mosaics
Community Engagement Manager (West) Vicki Gillow shows us how to use ceramic tiles and grout to make a mosaic.
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22/07/2019
Tips to help older people stay cool in a heatwave | Abbeyfield Blog
As we get older, our bodies react differently to hot weather which can make us more susceptible to health issues or illness. But by following a few simple steps and planning ahead you can stay safe and cool this summer.
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08/02/2019
Dating in later life
As we grow older, our need for companionship remains. For many older people the thought of dating can be intimidating and perhaps, not even considered. But that shouldn’t be a reason not to try.
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