Abbeyfield News

The Abbeyfield York Society celebrated its 60th anniversary with an event to lay the foundation stone of its new development, adjacent to their existing sheltered housing scheme, Abbeyfield House, on Regency Mews in Dringhouses.

To celebrate International Volunteers Day, we're showcasing some of our wonderful volunteers from across the globe who have been recognised for the hard work, time and commitment they have dedicated to Abbeyfield.

Bring some joy to your Christmas tree with this wonderful knitted bauble. Follow our pattern to create your own.

We are in the midst of Autumn with Winter fast approaching. It is the perfect time to get out the slow cooker or your favourite casserole dish and make some hearty meals to warm your cockles!

Residents and staff at Abbeyfield House sheltered housing scheme in Wendover have shown they are creative pearly kings and queens after their Only Fools and Horses-inspired scarecrows triumphed in two competitions.

Abbeyfield South Downs has marked the official opening of its affordable rental development, Holdenhurst, by burying two time capsules. They invited schools, community groups, businesses and residents of the town to contribute content for the capsules and will be dug back up in 50 years' time.

Canon Edward Pogmore writes about his reflections on the essence of Abbeyfield and the value of respect.

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.

From our archives, we've pulled together some of Richard Carr-Gomm's stories from the early beginnings of The Abbeyfield Society.