12/02/2024
King of the Fells
We had the privilege of speaking to the acclaimed fell-runner, Joss Naylor, who lives at Bradbury House in Gosforth. We delved into his career as a record-breaking athlete.
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14/04/2025
Briefing published following older people’s housing webinar co-chaired by ALS
Abbeyfield Living Society (ALS) collaborated with Campbell Tickell on a unique webinar examining how to develop the housing need for older people, held on 18th March.
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10/04/2025
Celebrating the furry, feathered and scaly this National Pet Day
We’re barking mad for National Pet Day (11th April) at Abbeyfield Living Society, with well-trained pets of all shapes and sizes roaming the corridors.
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13/03/2025
Community blooms with Winnersh’s allotment project
Winnersh is developing an allotment to grow fresh produce, promoting sustainability and community engagement. Partnering with a dementia charity, the project offers therapeutic benefits and strengthens community ties. Residents are encouraged to participate, and the garden aims to supply the kitchen with homegrown vegetables and herbs.
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06/03/2025
Abbeyfield House unveils new sensory room
Abbeyfield House in New Malden now boasts a new sensory room, created by Activities Coordinator Jay Ward. He transformed an unused nursery into a calming space, hand-making curtains and material boards.
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25/02/2025
Janet’s journey to Independent Living
Since August 2022, Janet has called Westall House Independent Living in Horsted Keynes home. Here she talks about the positive impact it's had on her life.
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24/02/2025
Ramadan at work: Mehrunissa’s story
This Ramadan, housekeeper Mehrunissa shares her experience of fasting while working and how her colleagues have supported her during this time.
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24/02/2025
Helen’s new chapter at Westall House Independent Living
Hesitant at first, Helen found community and comfort at Westall House Independent Living after her husband's death. Moving closer to her daughters, they discovered Westall House, where she now enjoys supportive staff, lovely grounds, convenient meals, and valued companionship after a period of isolation.
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20/02/2025
Hill House tackles loneliness with ‘Don’t Eat Alone’ lunch
Hill House care home in Honiton hosted a "Don't Eat Alone" lunch, providing free food, music, and company to locals who live alone. The successful event, following a similar Christmas dinner, aimed to combat loneliness and may become a regular occurrence, with the home hoping attendees will consider Hill House for future care.
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20/02/2025
Mayor attends Abbeyfield House coffee morning
Mayor visits Abbeyfield House, enjoying coffee and cake and hearing firsthand about residents' improved quality of life and the challenges facing sheltered housing.
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