23/04/2023
King of the Fells
For our latest interview with extraordinary Abbeyfield residents, we spoke to celebrated fell-runner Joss Naylor, who lives at Bradbury House in Gosforth, about his time as a record-breaking athlete.
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John is still making airwaves in his seventies
Back in 2021, we interviewed resident John Flanner MBE for the Abbeyfield blog. Since then, John has published a new volume of his autobiography. We caught up with him to hear about his recent passions.
29/06/2023
From long-serving Trustee to resident: Michael's remarkable journey with Abbeyfield
The extraordinary story of Michael Staff MBE; a former Bank Manager turned devoted Abbeyfield Trustee and now a resident at the new development scheme, Holdenhurst, in Heathfield.
13/02/2023
Rona’s Fundraising Challenge for the MND Association
Resident Rona (right) is supporting husband Adrian after he received a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis in April 2021. Read more about her fundraising challenge for the MND Association.
02/02/2023
Celebrating 60 years of Freemasonry
Ted Longcroft, a resident at Westbourne House in Bournemouth, shares his story about being a Freemason for over 60 years, and the time and dedication he spent to become a Master.
17/01/2023
From bedtime stories to bestseller
A collection of animal stories first told 40 years ago turned into a fundraising book with global sales by Abbeyfield resident, Gerry, in Westbury.
12/12/2022
International resident Grace's story
Grace has been a resident at the Abbeyfield Society of South Africa for five and a half years. We find out all about the incredible talents she has, her volunteering position at Uyinene Mrwetyana and why she loves living at Abbeyfield.
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.
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.