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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10/06/2025
Sky’s the limit for 86-year-old Brian’s fundraising
Meet Brian Standring, an adventurous 86-year-old skydiving to support Alzheimer's Society during Dementia Action Week. Discover his inspiring story and how to donate.
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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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08/05/2025
60 seconds with Sue Perry
Meet Sue, a dedicated trustee of Abbeyfield Wessex, who shares her remarkable 50-year journey with Abbeyfield, from fundraising and administration to her recent role in a successful merger and her pride in the organisation's growth and resident care.
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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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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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23/10/2024
60 seconds with Ella Hopcroft
Meet Ella Hopcroft, a Wellbeing Assistant at The Firs. Learn about her role in providing support and activities for residents, her passion for caring for older people, and her love for crocheting.
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19/08/2024
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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02/08/2024
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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