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17/11/2021

Gingerbread House Competition

To celebrate the festivities, Abbeyfield are running a special Christmas competition for National Gingerbread House Day where entries must create an Abbeyfield home – in gingerbread!

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16/11/2021

Connecting with your grandparents

As our grandparents age, life can get a little lonelier for them, making it harder to stay in touch. Haberdasher's Boys School share their tips on how to connect with your grandparents.

Observing Remembrance Day with Hampton House Image

09/11/2021

Observing Remembrance Day with Hampton House

Hampton House in Solihull hosted a special arts and crafts activity for its residents on 4th November, in preparation for Remembrance Day.

How to: Creating your own remembrance poppy Image

08/11/2021

How to: Creating your own remembrance poppy

Community Engagement Manager, Vicki Gillow, shares a step-by-step guide to creating your own vibrant poppy display as part of this year's remembrance.

How to: Vicki's spooktacular papier-mâché bowl Image

14/10/2021

How to: Vicki's spooktacular papier-mâché bowl

Community Engagement Manager, Vicki Gillow, shares her step-by-step guide to creating your own spooktacular papier-mâché bowl this Halloween.

A Guide to Successful Retirement Planning Image

08/10/2021

A Guide to Successful Retirement Planning

Enjoy your retirement years by planning ahead - ensure you’re prepared with our handy guide to successful retirement planning.

Vicki's guide to creating magnificent mosaics Image

13/08/2021

Vicki's guide to creating magnificent mosaics

Community Engagement Manager (West) Vicki Gillow shows us how to use ceramic tiles and grout to make a mosaic.

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02/08/2021

Four easy-to-make sumptuous summer dishes

We’ve collated four of our favourite easy-to-make, mouth-watering summer dishes that you can enjoy al fresco throughout the summer months.

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06/07/2021

The benefits of music for older people

Music evokes memories, helps overcome symptoms of anxiety, depression and loneliness, regardless of age, but for older people, it has proven particularly beneficial.