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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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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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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28/11/2024
Paul Holmes MP visits Abbeyfield Court for Starts at Home Day
Paul Holmes MP visited Abbeyfield Court to learn about the benefits of sheltered housing and the challenges faced by providers like Abbeyfield.
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26/11/2024
Older People’s Housing Taskforce report published
The UK Government has published a report highlighting the need for improved housing options for older people, with Abbeyfield calling for urgent action to implement the recommendations and regenerate outdated sheltered housing.
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23/10/2024
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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17/10/2024
World Menopause Day: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy, known in the UK as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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03/10/2024
World Animal Day – How Animals Enrich Residents' Lives
World Animal Day is a global celebration recognising the positive impact animals have on our lives. From our beloved pets to the incredible wildlife that surrounds us, animals play a vital role in our wellbeing and happiness.
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