05/10/2022
Donaldson Lodge gets potting in Potters Bar
Residents, staff and visitors came together at Donaldson Lodge for an environmental day in order to maintain and reinvigorate the sheltered housing scheme’s garden.
29/09/2022
International Day of Older Persons 2022
1st October is International Day of Older Persons which aims to challenge the misconceptions and stereotypes of older people and celebrate the important contributions that older people make to society. We've put together some of our incredible residents' stories.
28/09/2022
Master craftsman Bernard is a model resident
Abbeyfield resident Bernard Clipsham talks to us about his hobby of model making, and how he came to create a whole miniature village at Bradbury House care home in Gosforth.
27/09/2022
"I think the length of time many of us have been involved is an indication of what a friendly and pleasant atmosphere there is. It always feels like going into a family home."
Pam Batten has been a volunteer at Sibleys Orchard for more than 20 years, taking time to host quizzes, talking to residents about current affairs and the old days. She tells us about how volunteering feels like going to a family home.
23/09/2022
Outstanding volunteer Frank's 25 year dedication to Abbeyfield
Frank Musker is a volunteer who has dedicated many years to local charities including being a longstanding supporter of local houses that are part of The Abbeyfield Society, and in particular Abbeyfield House in Ulverston, where he has contributed to the health and safety, ensuring buildings are well maintained.
04/07/2022
Abbeyfield Pratt House Manager shaves head in daring fundraiser
The Manager of Abbeyfield Pratt House, our dementia-friendly care home, honoured her pledge to shave her head, in aid for the home's fundraiser for an interactive table.
08/06/2022
Royal Roundup: Platinum Jubilee highlights from Abbeyfield
Abbeyfield homes across the country celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in royal fashion over a four-day weekend.
24/05/2022
Girton Green celebrates historic milestone
Girton Green residents, staff and volunteers, and their families, former Trustees of the Abbeyfield Cambridge Society, and members of the Girton community celebrated the independent living scheme’s 10th anniversary on Saturday 21 May.
04/05/2022
Audrey’s royal memories
Audrey Chalk, a resident of Bailey House in Alresford, Hampshire, recalls her memories of the Queen’s coronation, where she was a volunteer for the St John Ambulance service.