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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Newport couple celebrates 70th anniversary at Abbeyfield home
Mary and John Clarke, from Newport, have celebrated their 70 years as husband and wife with a party at Avondale, the sheltered housing scheme run by The Abbeyfield Society where they are both living.
11/04/2024
Remarkable poet & Honiton resident Stan shares his gift
Stan Gibbs is a resident at Hill House care home in Honiton. We sat down with him to talk about his life, career, and amazing talent for composing poetry.
09/04/2024
Calling Lee House, Home — Dorothy’s Story
Dorothy Symonds, an 88-year-old resident of Lee House, a residential care home in Wimbledon, shares her journey of finding a home at Abbeyfield. From a distinguished career as a teacher to the serene and relaxing lifestyle she now enjoys at Lee House.
07/03/2024
Inspiring Inclusion: International Women's Day
The International Women's Day 2024 theme is 'Inspire Inclusion', focusing on the importance of creating a world where every woman feels valued, respected, and empowered. We explore this topic in more detail and share the ways Abbeyfield are inspiring inclusion across our houses, homes and beyond.
07/03/2024
APPG on Housing and Care for Older People Update
Abbeyfield Chief Executive Paul Tennant, Head of Development & Relationships Abdul A. Ravat, Abbeyfield South Downs CEO Nolan Taylor and Abbeyfield The Dales CEO Philip Birkinshaw were delighted to participate in the fifth session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry yesterd...
13/02/2024
Celebrating Valentine's Day: Love Knows No Age
Valentine's Day gives people of all ages the opportunity to express their love and appreciation for those closest to them. At Abbeyfield, we believe that love knows no age limit, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate the bonds that enrich our lives.
08/02/2024
Misty the therapy dog gives Abbeyfield House residents pedigree experience
Residents at Abbeyfield House care home in New Malden have been enjoying spending time with a seven-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Misty.
30/01/2024
60 Seconds with Patrick Thompson
We caught up with Chief Executive of the Abbeyfield & Wesley Society, Northern Ireland.
29/01/2024
“An Eccentric Maverick” Norma's Memories of Abbeyfield’s founder
Norma Bennett grew up on Rotherhithe New Road, Bermondsey, in the 1950’s. Just around the corner was Abbeyfield Road, from which our organisation takes its name, and living nearby was Richard Carr-Gomm, who founded our first house and established Abbeyfield as a charity in 1956.