Families reunite as doors to care homes reopen Image

16/04/2021

Families reunite as doors to care homes reopen

Green-fingered care home resident Bettie, 96, says she is “overjoyed” after receiving family visits following many months of lockdown.

A Mother & Daughter’s Story Image

14/03/2021

A Mother & Daughter’s Story

Mary recently moved in to Prestbury House sheltered housing in Gloucestershire for a trial period and quickly realised this is where she wanted to spend her retirement years. Mary’s daughter Chris shared their experience and reasons for choosing Abbeyfield.

Watford legend surprises care home resident Des on his birthday Image

08/03/2021

Watford legend surprises care home resident Des on his birthday

Des Hodges, a resident at Friars Mead care home in Kings Langley, has been a lifelong supporter of Watford FC, and was treated on his 95th birthday by a visit from former player and Coach Luther Blissett.

Abbeyfield Sidmouth resident makes a new feathered friend Image

02/03/2021

Abbeyfield Sidmouth resident makes a new feathered friend

Resident of Cotmaton House, Dan Gallagher, has befriended Rodney, the red-breast robin who visits their gardens regularly.

Valentine's with Geoff & Sybil: Retirement Living for Couples Image

14/02/2021

Valentine's with Geoff & Sybil: Retirement Living for Couples

Love is in the air at Abbeyfield… residents of Girton Green independent living complex, Geoff and Sybil tell us their story and why they choose to live with Abbeyfield.

Resident Frank picks up a Farnham in Bloom Gold award Image

17/12/2020

Resident Frank picks up a Farnham in Bloom Gold award

Having won the Gold award at Farnham in Bloom for the third year in a row Frank is encouraging residents to enjoy relaxed exercise in the beautiful gardens. Frank hopes his passion for gardening will inspire generations to come.

Enid is serenaded for her centenary Image

10/09/2020

Enid is serenaded for her centenary

St Albans resident Enid Robinson received some wonderful surprises when celebrating her 100th birthday! Over 20 of Enid's family and friends gathered to serenade her in celebration.

John's Story of VJ Day in Tokyo Image

07/09/2020

John's Story of VJ Day in Tokyo

John Davies lives with us at Abbeyfield Exmouth Society’s Harding House. He was serving in the Royal Navy at the end of World War Two and was in Tokyo on VJ Day – read his story of the day.

David's digital art of Westbourne House  Image

21/08/2020

David's digital art of Westbourne House

Resident of Westbourne House, David, shares his long-term hobby of sketching on his iPad to create resonating portraits of his fellow residents and members of staff.