Welcome to the latest edition of the Abbeyfield Voice - Autumn 2025
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Hear Hear!
Residents at Castle Farm and The Grove care homes in Newcastle upon Tyne have been all ears recently, thanks to the installation of a new piece of technology.
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Around the world in 5 days
From Ukraine to Uganda, residents at Abbeyfield House, New Malden, were introduced to a range of food and traditions as part of their Culture Week.
Celebrating 70 years of Abbeyfield
Next year marks an incredible milestone – 70 years since Abbeyfield was founded.
Get stuffed!
Abbeyfield Living Society services were invited to enter an autumn competition by making scarecrows.
Carrot cake and community make Mayor’s visit ‘a delight’
All three independent living houses at the Abbeyfield Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead Society were visited by the Mayor of Dacorum, Cllr Catherine McArevey.
Spirits high at Westfield House
Anyone visiting Westfield House will be able to watch the big match with a pint in hand, raise a toast to a special occasion, or simply enjoy a coffee with friends, thanks to the opening of their new on-site pub, the Abbeyfield Arms.
Abbeyfield houses visited by MPs for Starts at Home Day
Residents and Abbeyfield Living Society (ALS) sheltered housing schemes around the county were visited by their local MPs to mark Starts at Home Day.
The great getaway - Abbeyfield on Tour
This summer, Abbeyfield homes set off to a mission to prove you don't need a passport to see the world.
Grove House celebrates volunteers 22 years on
A celebratory tea party was held at Grove House, Ilkley to recognise the key team of people who were instrumental in the re-opening of the house in 2003
Helping residents get online at Hope Bank View
Hope Bank View residents embarked on a three-week course to help them feel more confident using their technology.
Sun shines as Mayor opens new courtyard at Halcyon House
Residents, staff, family, friends and community supporters gathered at Halcyon House to celebrate the opening of a newly improved courtyard and new residents’ gardening club area.
60 seconds with Yvonne Wray
Carnarvon House Housekeeper, Yvonne, shares her experiences of working at Abbeyfield and what she finds rewarding about her role.