09/10/2026
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.
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22/09/2026
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.
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22/09/2026
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.
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22/09/2026
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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22/09/2026
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.
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22/09/2026
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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22/09/2026
New expansion at Pilcher’s Field opened by MP in double anniversary celebration
Five new apartments at Pilcher’s Field in Yelverton, Devon, run by the Abbeyfield Buckland Monachorum Society (ABMS), were officially opened by Rebecca Smith MP on 26 June, with West Devon Borough Council leader Mandy Ewings also attending.
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22/09/2026
Community mosaic unveiled at Sandwood
The Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Amanda Farr DL, representing His Majesty King Charles, officially unveiled a colourful community mosaic at Sandwood Care Home in Sherwood on 5 June.
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17/09/2026
International learning and the Abbeyfield spirit
We were delighted to recently welcome Oscar Lustin, Co-founder of Domani in France, to Father Popieluszko House in Acton, part of the Abbeyfield London Polish Society. The visit was a fascinating exchange of ideas and experiences, and a reminder that while housing and care systems may look different from one country to another, the values that underpin them can be remarkably similar.
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