Happy St George's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Abbeyfield residents across the country will be celebrating, waving their flags and enjoying a bucket load of tea!
How are you celebrating? ☕️

#StGeorgesDay #StGeorgesDay 2021

Westall House residents enjoyed a game of 'conversation hearts' as it helped spark memories, leading to some funny and heartwarming stories. 🧡

It was a wonderful reminder of the connections and laughter that fill the home.

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Calling all jewellery lovers. Check out the incredible jewellery that was made at The Grove last week!

This was a great activity as the large beads were easy to thread & there were two styles to choose from, so everyone could join in

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Pratt House residents had a lovely afternoon crafting a magnificent sun catcher for their dining room ☀️

It's stunning, & weather permitting, it will hopefully be catching the morning sunshine to create a wonderful display of light.

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Westall House residents — laughter, fitness, and faith 🧡

Our creative bunch at Westall House have been tickling us with a 'comedy collage' made from old postcards and magazines.

Quieter moments were held by Father Peter for residents who sought some reflection and serenity.

Davina brings the music to Abbeyfield House 🎤🎶

Entertainer, Davina, returned to Abbeyfield House in New Malden last week and residents couldn't resist getting their groove on!

There was dancing, singing, and even some microphone sharing. Our residents were stars.

Spring has sprung at Abbeyfield Woodlands 💙🧶

Resident Annie Giles stitched sunshine into our day with this beautiful cross-stitch creation. We love the vibrant spring colours.

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Hill House residents take flight for National Paint a Bird Day 🐦🖌️

Hill House residents, Jill, Elizabeth, Derreck, Mary and Les, showcased their artistic talents with stunning bird paintings. They even mastered a bird quiz.

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Do you have experience working in a sheltered housing, health or social care environment? The Abbeyfield Society is recruiting a Sheltered Housing Manager - Older People in #Bourton -on-the-Water

Apply here: ow.ly/mziL50Rc1n6

#GlosJobs #JobsInCare

Generations connect – young carers spark joy at Westall House 🤩🎩

Young performers from Burgess Hill's Young Carers brought smiles and laughter to Westall House last week as residents enjoyed magic tricks from Marco the Magician.

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Busted! Therapy dog Misty caught red-pawed with a resident's walker 💙🐾

Everyone saw the funny side, and afterwards, a tired Misty snuggled up with a resident. After all, love (and maybe a little exhaustion) conquers all.

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Remarkable poet and Honiton resident, Stan, shares his gift 🧡🖋️

Stan Gibbs is a resident at Hill House care home in Honiton. We sat down with him to talk about his life, career, and amazing talent for composing poetry.

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'I truly feel at home here, and there is a special kind of togetherness.' 🧡

Dorothy Symonds, an 88-year-old resident of Lee House, a residential care home in Wimbledon, shares her journey of finding a home at #Abbeyfield .

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Here's the latest from Westall House 🏡💙

In celebration of National Kite Flying Day, the ladies in the Rosemary Wing crafted a beautiful indoor display of kites.

Resident Veronica participated in her local church congregation's live-streamed service.

Volunteer with Abbeyfield — Gardener Needed 🌿⛏️

📍 Where: Hope Bank View, Sunderland, SR3 1EB
⏰ When: Flexible
💙 Purpose: Help maintain the garden for residents to enjoy

Contact us at [email protected] and be a part of something special.

#Volunteer #Gardening

Heartfelt goodbyes at Westall House 🧡👋

Farewell to Amelia, one of the wonderful carers, who has been accepted into the police force.

Our second farewell is to the adorable Easter chicks! Member of staff, Linda, has offered them a new home on her family's farm.

Mary and Les’ comforting cheese scones 😋🧀

Residents of Hill House, Mary and Les, had a great time making these scrumptious cheese scones this weekend.

The scones were enjoyed by all with a nice glass of Sherry.

'A scheme to bring lonely people together, in an ordinary house, in an ordinary street, getting support and creating an atmosphere of companionship from neighbours and family.' 💙 – Richard Carr-Gomm

The smiles on the faces of these residents at Westall House say it all.