Going the distance for our residents

Going the distance for our residents

Staff members Bobbie, Iris, Pam and Shirley at the Abbeyfield Canvey Island Society have completed a half marathon (13.1 miles) to raise funds for their Residents' social fund, on the 6th of October 2026. Dressed in tutus and bunny ears, these dedicated staff members took on this challenge to advocate against the issue of loneliness among older people.

  • From our Homes
  • Abbeyfield News
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Celebrating the International Day of Older People!

Celebrating the International Day of Older People!

Celebrating the United Nations' International Day of Older Persons, this 1st of October and exploring what this day means to Abbeyfield England.

  • Campaigns and Awareness
  • Celebration
  • Abbeyfield News
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Super Sarah goes the distance

Super Sarah goes the distance

Sarah Hutchinson, Regional Operations Manager at Abbeyfield Living Society (ALS), took on The Wall on 13-14 June, running an incredible 70 miles along Hadrian’s Wall from Carlisle to Newcastle.

  • Abbeyfield News
  • From our Homes
  • 70thAnniversary
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60 seconds with Mark Homewood

60 seconds with Mark Homewood

We spoke to Mark Homewood, Abbeyfield Living Society Regional Operations Manager, to find out more about his role.

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Abbeyfield’s 70th anniversary – a year of celebration

Abbeyfield’s 70th anniversary – a year of celebration

Abbeyfield houses and homes around the country have been celebrating our milestone 70th year with special events involving our residents, staff, volunteers, families, special guests and friends in the local community.

  • 70thAnniversary
  • Abbeyfield News
  • From our Homes
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Abbey’s adventures

Abbey’s adventures

To mark our 70th anniversary, Abbeyfield Living Society has introduced a cuddly mascot – Abbey the Abbeyfield bear. She has been busy this year supporting our special celebrations around the country and beyond.

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  • 70thAnniversary
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Abbeyfield frontline workers honoured at Buckingham Palace

Abbeyfield frontline workers honoured at Buckingham Palace

Abbeyfield was one of an exclusive group of organisations invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace hosted by His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The King has been a patron of Abbeyfield since 1979 and has played a valuable role in supporting the organisation’s work.

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  • Royal Event
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Growing a Community

Growing a Community

Frances Chalk and Steve Paignton, residents at Burnham Court in Malmesbury, talk about how they have rediscovered their love of gardening, and their life as part of the Burnham Court community.

  • From our Homes
  • Resident Stories
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Sorce and Alertacall volunteers transform gardens

Sorce and Alertacall volunteers transform gardens

Teams from Sorce and Alertacall kindly gave their time to help transform the gardens at Abbeyfield Winnersh dementia care home, Abbeyfield House in Barnoldswick and Abbeyfield House in Stockport, creating welcoming outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy over the summer.

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  • Abbeyfield News
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