Abbeyfield News

Norma Bennett grew up on Rotherhithe New Road, Bermondsey, in the 1950’s. Just around the corner was Abbeyfield Road, from which our organisation takes its name, and living nearby was Richard Carr-Gomm, who founded our first house and established Abbeyfield as a charity in 1956.

Back in 2021, we interviewed resident John Flanner MBE for the Abbeyfield blog. Since then, John has published a new volume of his autobiography. We caught up with him to hear about his recent passions.

Abbeyfield Chief Executive Paul Tennant, Head of Development & Relationships Abdul A. Ravat, Abbeyfield South Downs CEO Nolan Taylor and Abbeyfield The Dales CEO Philip Birkinshaw were delighted to attend the fourth session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry.

Abdul A. Ravat, Head of Development and Relationships at Abbeyfield was recently invited to speak at the People Workstream meeting of the Older People's Housing Taskforce.

Step into the festive feel at Beamsley House as we unwrap the magic of Christmas with dedicated Housekeeper, Sarah-Jane. Get ready for a glimpse into the joy, dedication, and festive spirit that Sarah-Jane brings to every corner of the home during this most wonderful time of the year.

Join us on a journey of festive nostalgia through the decades. We discover Abbeyfield residents' fond memories and Christmas traditions, celebrating the enduring spirit of community, joy, and the magic that defines Christmas.

The halls of Abbeyfield House, Kingsbridge are filled with festive cheer. At the helm of this festive transformation is Donna, dedicated House Manager, orchestrating a symphony of activities and events to ensure that our residents experience the magic of Christmas to the fullest.

Many of the staff working at Abbeyfield houses and homes have come to us after a career change and that is certainly the case with our Maintenance Worker at Westall House, Phil Pierpoint.

With the recent time change, the days are growing darker sooner, signalling the onset of colder weather. While this transition may pose challenges, the positive news is that there are numerous habits to ensure our well-being, warmth, and readiness for the winter season.