21/08/2025
60 seconds with Adam Rees
We spoke to Adam Rees, CEO of the Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham Society, about the rewards and challenges of his role, and the lessons he has learnt from a career working to help older people.
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27/05/2025
“Meaningful connections” with care home residents inspire hundreds of schoolgirls to hold fundraising dance competition
Withington Girls' School students raised nearly £2,000 for Downing House dementia care home and Family Fund with their 'Dancing Through the Decades' competition. Read more about their fun event.
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12/05/2025
A hub for the Clitheroe community
Learn more about how Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society (ALECS) in Clitheroe transformed their care home into a thriving community hub for residents and locals alike, offering dementia-friendly care and a welcoming space for various groups.
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08/05/2025
60 seconds with Sue Perry
Meet Sue, a dedicated trustee of Abbeyfield Wessex, who shares her remarkable 50-year journey with Abbeyfield, from fundraising and administration to her recent role in a successful merger and her pride in the organisation's growth and resident care.
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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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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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07/01/2025
Speedwell Court seeks community support to secure crucial funding for dementia lunch club
Speedwell Court, a care home in Southampton, runs a free monthly Community Lunch Club for people with dementia and their carers. The Club is reaching out for public support through the Co-op Local Community Fund to keep the service running.
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26/12/2024
Hill House treats guests to Christmas dinner to help combat loneliness
Hill House hosted a Christmas dinner for local residents who would otherwise have been alone on Christmas Day.
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09/12/2024
Resident, staff and volunteers invited to attend Westminster Abbey Together at Christmas Carol Service
Representatives from Abbeyfield were honoured to attend the Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, in recognition for their outstanding contributions to their communities.
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