26/10/2022
Remembering our founder
Richard Carr-Gomm, passed away on this date in 2008. In the year when he would have celebrated his 100th birthday, we remember him and how Abbeyfield began over 65 years ago; exploring how his original vision persists and sustains the organisation in continuing to provide a vital service for older people in modern-day society.
26/10/2022
Richard Carr-Gomm in his own words
From our archives, we've pulled together some of Richard Carr-Gomm's stories from the early beginnings of The Abbeyfield Society.
24/10/2022
Stone the crows! Famous and friendly faces brought to life in Abbeyfield Scarecrow Challenge
The Abbeyfield Scarecrow Competition encouraged our residents, staff and volunteers to create a scarecrow with a famous or friendly face, to help show off their creative flair. We had a great number of entries to help to put our houses and homes on the map.
23/10/2022
Time capsule burial marks opening of new South Downs independent living with care development, Holdenhurst
Abbeyfield South Downs will be burying a time capsule to mark the opening of its new 48 apartment independent living with care development, Holdenhurst, in Heathfield, East Sussex.
18/10/2022
World Menopause Day 2022: Menopause, cognition and mood
World Menopause Day is held on the 18th October every year to raise awareness of the menopause, break the stigma, and provide supportive options to help improve the health and wellbeing of all women going through the menopause. In 2022, the theme for World Menopause Day is cognition and mood.
18/10/2022
What is it like working at Abbeyfield?
Working at Abbeyfield has many benefits and has again achieved 'one to watch' status from Best Companies. Here we have many stories from our wonderful members of staff explaining what it is like working at Abbeyfield.
09/10/2022
World Mental Health Day: Tips for improving your mental health
Our mental health changes how we think and feel. We have put together some tips and guides of ways that can help you improve the way that your mental health makes you feel.
05/10/2022
Donaldson Lodge gets potting in Potters Bar
Residents, staff and visitors came together at Donaldson Lodge for an environmental day in order to maintain and reinvigorate the sheltered housing scheme’s garden.
05/10/2022
Energy Saving Tips
Ofgem recently announced an increase in energy bills and with the rise in the cost of living it has left many people worried about how they will manage, particularly in the colder months. We have collated some top tips to help keep your energy prices down this winter and save money.