With buckets of green paint and paintbrushes in hand, members of the Marketing team at The Abbeyfield Society had one goal in mind last week - to try and paint the long fences in the expanse garden at our care home, Winnersh, in preparation for their Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Our new CEO, Paul Tennant OBE, joined us in January at a critical point in Abbeyfield’s lifetime, when we are looking to continue our mission and strengthen our relationships with local communities.

Residents and staff at Friars Mead care home have celebrated a special milestone for their Housekeeper, Liz Swindles, who has just passed a quarter of a century working there.

Residents, staff and supporters have been busy with their preparations for Christmas, which included turning their hands to baking gingerbread houses, with some incredible results.

Theresa started her journey with Abbeyfield back in 2012 as a Housekeeper. Dedicated and passionate about delivering the best customer service, she has since worked her way up to her current role – Regional Director of the North.

The workforce in the UK is getting older; 8 in 10 menopausal women are in work. We believe in talking about menopause more openly in the workplace, and giving individuals the confidence and knowledge to seek or offer support.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Paul Tennant.

The Abbeyfield Creative Writing Competition, which took place over Abbeyfield Week in June, attracted over 70 brilliant submissions from Abbeyfields around the world.

Abbeyfield Week, from 5th-13 June, provided the opportunity to reflect on what makes our houses and homes a special place to live.