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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13/05/2025
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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12/05/2025
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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12/05/2025
A hub for the Clitheroe community
Learn more about how Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society (ALECS) in Clitheroe transformed their care home into a thriving community hub for residents and locals alike, offering dementia-friendly care and a welcoming space for various groups.
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13/03/2025
Community blooms with Winnersh’s allotment project
Winnersh is developing an allotment to grow fresh produce, promoting sustainability and community engagement. Partnering with a dementia charity, the project offers therapeutic benefits and strengthens community ties. Residents are encouraged to participate, and the garden aims to supply the kitchen with homegrown vegetables and herbs.
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20/02/2025
Hill House tackles loneliness with ‘Don’t Eat Alone’ lunch
Hill House care home in Honiton hosted a "Don't Eat Alone" lunch, providing free food, music, and company to locals who live alone. The successful event, following a similar Christmas dinner, aimed to combat loneliness and may become a regular occurrence, with the home hoping attendees will consider Hill House for future care.
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07/01/2025
Speedwell Court seeks community support to secure crucial funding for dementia lunch club
Speedwell Court, a care home in Southampton, runs a free monthly Community Lunch Club for people with dementia and their carers. The Club is reaching out for public support through the Co-op Local Community Fund to keep the service running.
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26/12/2024
Hill House treats guests to Christmas dinner to help combat loneliness
Hill House hosted a Christmas dinner for local residents who would otherwise have been alone on Christmas Day.
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13/12/2024
Residents and staff urge MPs to appreciate the value of sheltered housing
Residents and staff at Abbeyfield Living Society sheltered housing schemes across the UK hosted MPs on Starts at Home Day to highlight the value of sheltered housing, raise awareness of the challenges faced by providers, and build political support for better investment in services for older people.
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09/12/2024
Resident, staff and volunteers invited to attend Westminster Abbey Together at Christmas Carol Service
Representatives from Abbeyfield were honoured to attend the Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, in recognition for their outstanding contributions to their communities.
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