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    • A Taste of Abbeyfield
      • Dessert recipes
        • Apple loaf
        • Baileys and Dark Chocolate Parfait
        • Biscoff Strawberry & Banana Split
        • Black Forest Fridge Cake
        • Borrowdale Teabread
        • Chocolate brownie with honeycomb ice cream
        • Coffee and Walnut Cake
        • Ngoc’s Easy Muffins
        • Raspberry and White Chocolate Flapjacks
        • Rhubarb and orange sponge pudding
        • Upside down gingerbread
        • Victoria Sponge Cake
        • Yoghurt Cake
      • Main course recipes
        • Beef Casserole and Cobblers
        • Beef Olives
        • Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Bake
        • Chicken stuffed with asparagus
        • Homemade Fish Pie
        • Mike’s Marvellous Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
        • Salmon En Croute
        • Spanish Paella
        • Speedy spaghetti bolognese
        • Steak and Ale Pie
        • Tarragon Chicken
      • Side recipes
        • Best ever Yorkshire Puddings
        • Triple Cooked Truffle and Parmesan Chips
      • Starter recipes
        • Avocado salmon
        • Baked vegetable omelette
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    • Blog
      • "Here you get to remain independent whilst being supported" – John, resident at Sibleys Orchard
      • "Thanks to Abbeyfield we have gained a great friendship in one another, which I am certain will be for life."
      • 10 tips for taking care of your mental health whilst staying at home
      • 10 tips to stay productive when working from home
      • 20 facts you didn't know about Abbeyfield founder Richard Carr-Gomm
      • 24 reasons why we love Christmas at Abbeyfield
      • 60 seconds with Paul Colwill, Volunteering Officer at Abbeyfield
      • 7 Eco-friendly Easter Ideas
      • A beginners guide to gardening
      • A culinary conversation with Abbeyfield South Downs Housekeeper
      • A day in the life of a care home activities coordinator at Christmas
      • A day in the life of a Sheltered Housing Officer at Christmas
      • A day in the life of an Abbeyfield Secretary at Christmas
      • A day in the life of an Abbeyfield Trustee at Christmas
      • A day in the life of an Abbeyfield Volunteer
      • A day in the life...
      • A Green Halloween: Five Easy Eco-Friendly Halloween Crafts
      • A guide to encouraging wildlife in your garden
      • A guide to safer online shopping
      • A Guide to Successful Retirement Planning
      • A journey through Abbeyfield's timeless Christmas memories
      • A message of support from our ambassador, Aled Jones
      • A record breaking skydive for 94 year old daredevil, Adeline
      • A time for change: climate change pledges and cake at Abbeyfield House in Brecon
      • A tribute to Dame Vera Lynn
      • A tribute to Richard Carr-Gomm by Artist Neil Adam Mackay
      • A Wild Autumn with Abbeyfield
      • Abbeyfield amazes with Gingerbread House creations
      • Abbeyfield awarded menopause friendly employer accreditation
      • Abbeyfield Belfast Society secures funding for garden renovation
      • Abbeyfield celebrates fifth anniversary with corporate partner
      • Abbeyfield celebrates VE Day 75th anniversary
      • Abbeyfield Chairman awarded OBE in New Year Honours list
      • Abbeyfield chase the rainbow
      • Abbeyfield Chichester House Manager awarded British Empire Medal
      • Abbeyfield Court wins bronze Food For Life award
      • Abbeyfield Creative Writing Competition winners revealed
      • Abbeyfield digs volunteering! HR, Communications, L&D and Volunteering Teams reshape Winnersh allotment
      • Abbeyfield Fills St. Albans Cathedral with Christmas Carols and Cheer
      • Abbeyfield Gloucestershire Society supports CCP's Hamper Scamper appeal
      • Abbeyfield Host Carol Concert at Liverpool Cathedral
      • Abbeyfield House in Radcliffe welcomes new developments
      • Abbeyfield House wins first place at the Garstang Scarecrow Festival 2019!
      • Abbeyfield Ivybridge new visitor pod delights residents
      • Abbeyfield Lancashire residents receive a special donation
      • Abbeyfield Newcastle commemorate D-Day
      • Abbeyfield Newcastle has a brand new Tovertafel
      • Abbeyfield receive Big Lottery funding!
      • Abbeyfield Reigate celebrates 50 years of accommodation and companionship
      • Abbeyfield residents serve up gratitude for the NHS
      • Abbeyfield shows you the way to Amarillo
      • Abbeyfield Sidmouth resident makes a new feathered friend
      • Abbeyfield sponsors new APPG Inquiry into regeneration of outdated sheltered housing
      • Abbeyfield take a pioneering dementia simulator on the road
      • Abbeyfield Taunton residents host virtual story time for Nursery children
      • Abbeyfield The Dales Fern House triumphs at prestigious awards
      • Abbeyfield to provide generous pay uplift and improved benefit and reward package for social care sector employees
      • Abbeyfield Week 2021: Creating Conversations
      • Abbeyfield Westall House named Community Champions
      • Abbeyfield Winnersh receives virtual visit from Chief Nurse
      • Abbeyfield’s finest lead the way in care home excellence
      • Abbeyfield's annual carol concert in Liverpool
      • Abbeyfield's annual carol service at St Albans Cathedral
      • Abbeyfield's carol Service Heads West
      • Abbeyfield's Festive Decoration Challenge winners announced
      • Abbeyfield's finest nominated for the Great British Care Awards
      • Adorable pet Labrador brings joy to care home residents
      • Alpacas become residents at Bamburgh retirement home
      • Amazon Echo gives residents of Ivy House, Wellington a new companion
      • And the award goes to
      • Anne & Betty's Social Club at Whiston Court
      • Answered: aren’t care homes the same as nursing homes?
      • Appeal to trace pen pals of first Abbeyfield residents
      • APPG November Session
      • Art exhibition challenges the perceptions of people with dementia
      • Beaconsfield Activity Centre awarded funds to expand
      • Becoming a Care Assistant during Covid-19
      • Becoming a Trustee | Q&A with Abbeyfield Trustee Dean Botham
      • Belgian housing charity pays Abbeyfield a visit
      • Benefits of a career in care
      • Benefits of baking for older people
      • Beryl supports Richard Ratcliffe's protest at the Iranian Embassy
      • Brian’s Story of National Service, Royalty and Rugby
      • Brilliant brainteasers to try at home
      • Bringing old and young together through intergenerational French lessons
      • Can voice technology help to reduce loneliness in older people?
      • Canon Edward Pogmore's Reflections on the Essence of Abbeyfield
      • Captain Sir Tom Moore inspires Abbeyfield residents to ‘Get to 100’
      • Care home residents embark on round the world trip in 31 days
      • Carol's Volunteer Story
      • Cathy's Volunteer Story | International Volunteer Day 2020
      • Celebrating 30 years of care at Abbeyfield Friars Mead
      • Celebrating 70 Years Together
      • Celebrating Abbeyfield Week with staff, residents and friends
      • Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
      • Celebrating Pride Month | Abbeyfield Blog
      • Celebrating St David's Day
      • Celebrating the invaluable role of a carer | Good Care Month 2023
      • Chair of Older People's Housing Taskforce visits Fern House to hear from residents
      • Chairman of Abbeyfield Ribble Valley Society Retires
      • Christmas pub lunch for older people in Durham is a real cracker!
      • Church friends reunited in Locks Heath
      • Clock Cricket proves a big hit for older people living with Abbeyfield
      • Community Lunch Club attracts new residents to Northfield Court
      • Congratulations, John!
      • Connect with Nature this Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May)
      • Connections: Reflections on the essence of Abbeyfield - Openness
      • Courtney’s unexpected journey to dementia care
      • CQC applauds Speedwell Court for exceptional responsiveness
      • Craft your own traditional Christmas Wreath
      • Create your own Angels & Stars this Christmas
      • Cunningham House wins award for their innovative hydration project
      • Daredevil Betty Bromage takes on abseil at 90 years old
      • Daredevil Betty flies again
      • Dating in later life
      • David’s story of an Illustrious National Service
      • David's digital art of Westbourne House
      • Delicious community meal brings cultures together at Girton Green house, Cambridge
      • Dementia friendly care comes to Westall House
      • Dementia friendly garden on display at Hampton Court
      • Doctor's orders: VR tech brings wanderlust to Downing House residents
      • Donaldson Lodge create a lasting dedication
      • Donna’s dedication during the festive season
      • Doug the Pug provides animal therapy at Amersham care home
      • Earth Day 2023
      • Easy Easter Bakes | Mini Egg Rocky Roads & Rice Krispie Cakes
      • Edna’s teddy bears prove a hit with the locals
      • Egg-citing Easter activities!
      • Empowering the lives of older people through meaningful connections
      • Enid is serenaded for her centenary
      • Enriching the lives of older people with pets
      • Facebook Portal Mini ensures care home residents stay connected
      • Families reunite as doors to care homes reopen
      • Fighting for King and Country
      • Five ways dogs enhance the lives of older people
      • Fives ways to combat loneliness in older people
      • Four easy-to-make sumptuous summer dishes
      • Four pie recipes for different tastes
      • Four ways music can help people who are living with dementia
      • From long-serving Trustee to resident: Michael's remarkable journey with Abbeyfield
      • Full marks for Campbell Snowdon House, now amongst the top 2% of Care Homes in Scotland
      • Fundraising for Abbeyfield - How team Wagada ran to support older people
      • George Docker's plan to educate a young Kenyan hopeful
      • Giving people with dementia something to sing about
      • Good boy Flash praised for making a real difference
      • Grace Muriel Win Big at Care Awards
      • Green-fingered residents recognised with regional award
      • Growing your own vegetables for better nutrition
      • Hacks for re-arranging your bedroom
      • Halcyon House shop named in honour of former staff member
      • Hartland House embraces AI technology to support care staff by preventing and detecting falls
      • Helping older people in your community
      • Helping over-50s find fulfilment
      • Helping residents with dementia through the power of music
      • High-flying Peta defies gravity for Great Ormand Street Hospital
      • Holloway House celebrates volunteer’s incredible 40-year milestone
      • Hope Bank View Celebrate Their First Birthday
      • Hope Bank View listed as one of the Top 3 Retirement Villages in Sunderland
      • How a community came together to open a new garden for care home residents
      • How to: Stencilled mono print heart | Valentines Day 2022
      • How to: Vicki's spooktacular papier-mâché bowl
      • How we can support the older generation during COVID-19
      • I stayed in a care home... Sammy's experience at Speedwell Court
      • Inspirational Abbeyfield volunteer recognised in Queens Birthday Honours
      • International Day of Older Persons 2022
      • Interview with Westall House Registered Manager, Jemma Thompson
      • Introducing our new CEO, Paul Tennant
      • Ivy House’s Resident Artist
      • John's Story of VJ Day in Tokyo
      • Joyce Frost
      • Kamikaze Gran
      • Katie Mayfield
      • Keep in touch | A guide to video calls
      • Keeping busy | Arts & Crafts
      • Keeping fit whilst staying at home
      • Keeping fit with seated exercise classes at Girton Green
      • Ken and Doris Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage
      • King of the Fells
      • LawnStarter: The Basics of Vertical Gardening
      • Leading the way to care excellence | Michelle's story
      • Let's get quizzical!
      • Let's Talk About Menopause | World Menopause Day 2021
      • Life is a highway for Abbeyfield Wells Society
      • Liz celebrates 25 years of service at Friars Mead
      • Make a Difference Campaign Makes Connections Possible for Abbeyfield Residents
      • Make a people paper-chain
      • Making lasting memories with your older loved ones
      • Making time for each other
      • Mandeep Rehal
      • Master craftsman Bernard is a model resident
      • Meet Doreen, Nottingham’s 102-year-old keep fit instructor
      • Meet the team: Emma, Care Assistant at Cunningham House
      • Menopause at Work | World Menopause Day 2021
      • Mental Wellbeing: The Benefits of Connecting with Nature
      • National arts project to connect older people with nature
      • New arrivals alpaca punch
      • New memory garden for people with dementia
      • New sensory room welcomed by care home residents
      • Nicola's Volunteer Story
      • Northfield Court provides valuable experience for GCSE student
      • Nursery children form new friendships with care home residents in Irvine
      • One Abbeyfield Family: Our creative writing book
      • Our top 10 picks | Films & TV
      • Outstanding volunteer: Frank's 25 year dedication to supporting Abbeyfield
      • Pam's volunteering story at Sibley's Orchard
      • Paul Tennant, CEO, starts his journey with Abbeyfield
      • Peter & Marion’s 60 Years in Locks Heath
      • Peter gives his time come rain or shine
      • Peter helps brighten up the community in Cowes
      • Peter Tyler
      • Peter walks every day for Christian Aid Week
      • Peter’s green thumbs brighten up Clifton House
      • Plastic Free July – Go plastic-free without spending more
      • Preparing for Winter - Tips to Keep Older People Safe and Healthy
      • Preparing for Winter's frost: Top tips to stay warm in colder temperatures
      • Prince Charles celebrates his birthday and patronage of Abbeyfield
      • Pub throws free Christmas party for older people living alone in Durham
      • QE2 School Help Abbeyfield Residents get into the festive spirit
      • Reasons to choose a retirement living home
      • Remembering Chris Smith
      • Remembering David McCullough | Abbeyfield CEO 2017 - 2021
      • Remembrance Day 2020 with Abbeyfield
      • Reminiscing with Woodlands residents
      • Rescue dog brings joy and happiness to residents at retirement home in Ivybridge
      • Resident Frank picks up a Farnham in Bloom Gold award
      • Resident thrill-seeker Betty helps fundraise for a summer house
      • Resident volunteering – a great way to give back
      • Residents enjoy tour and tasting at local gin distillery
      • Residents experience the magic of Alice in Wonderland
      • Residents in Bedford Commemorate World War One
      • Retirement Living for Couples | Valentine's with Geoff & Sybil
      • Richard Carr-Gomm: The remarkable man behind The Abbeyfield Society’s mission
      • Ronald Cragg
      • Rowan's recipe for soap and success
      • Sally and her family give the gift of friendship on Christmas Day
      • Seven health and wellbeing benefits of gardening
      • Sharing means caring for older people in Bembridge
      • Sharing memories at the Halcyon House exhibition
      • Sharon and Ozzy saved thanks to Abbeyfield staff & residents!
      • Sheila's Artistic Flair | International Women's Day
      • Six Benefits of Reading in Later Life
      • Six strategies to combat loneliness in later life
      • Special honour for Southampton resident Chris
      • Speedwell Court kitchen garden reaches new heights with the aid of Sky volunteers
      • Speedwell Court residents join Road Worlds for Seniors
      • Speedwell Court sows the seeds for sustainable mealtimes
      • Speedwell Court staff share the love in their local community
      • Speedwell Court: since opening in July 2019
      • Speedwell Court's Gig in the Garden
      • Spread kindness in your community this Christmas
      • Spread kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week
      • Staff & Residents at Girton Green Dance to Music!
      • Staff profile: Phil Pierpoint
      • Stay connected with these great gadgets
      • Staying Active in Later Life
      • Staying at home | Our activity resources
      • Student Volunteer Week 2020 | Why volunteer with older people?
      • Sun, sea and Sandwood: Care home shores up funds with seaside-themed summer fair
      • Super trooper Betty Bromage, 90, takes on the world's fastest zip line
      • Supporting Residents with Dementia | World Alzheimer’s Day 2020
      • Surprise Footballer at Sycamore House
      • Surviving the Heatwave: How to help wildlife in hot weather
      • Take a step towards better mental health | World Mental Health Day 2020
      • Talented young artist adds a splash of colour to Abbeyfield residents’ lives
      • Tamar House offer a helping hand to families of those with Dementia
      • Tamar House rated ‘Outstanding’ in caring by CQC
      • Tamar House recognised by Plymouth City Council
      • Taylor Wimpey volunteers get the garden party-ready
      • Ten easy ways you can support Abbeyfield
      • Tesco gives Abbeyfield a trolley load of support
      • Thank you for all of your generous donations
      • Thank you from us to you
      • The Abbeyfield Difference | A Mother & Daughter’s Story
      • The Abbeyfield St Albans Society celebrates it's diamond anniversary
      • The benefits of becoming a Trustee
      • The benefits of eating together for older adults
      • The benefits of friendships for older people
      • The benefits of music for older people
      • The impact of voice technology on loneliness and isolation
      • The Importance of Sensory Activities for Those Living With Dementia
      • The inspirational woman who is still volunteering at a local nursery at 91 years old
      • The Remarkable Life of John Flanner
      • The Roman History of Eleanor Hodson House, Caerleon
      • The Vatican Cricket team visits Abbeyfield
      • There's an Abbeyfield for you: Discover your perfect retirement home
      • Time together in the Sensory Room
      • Tips to help older people stay cool in a heatwave
      • Togetherness: Abbeyfield Week 2020
      • Top 10 Books for Older People
      • Top 5 Autumnal Recipes
      • Top gardening tips from green-fingered experts
      • Top tips for older people staying safe online
      • Topping out ceremony at new £10m care home in Bingley
      • Types of retirement living at Westall House
      • Unwrapping Christmas at Beamsley House: Q&A with Housekeeper Sarah-Jane
      • Valerie Bird
      • VE Day 75th anniversary
      • Vicki's guide to creating magnificent mosaics
      • Vicki's Valentines Day Crafts
      • VJ Day 75 at Abbeyfield Whitehaven Society
      • Volunteer Laura Gets Gardening at Girton Green
      • Volunteer Sue receives a Lord Mayor’s Medal
      • Volunteering and depression; how taking part helped
      • Walking to fundraise for older people in South Africa
      • Watford legend surprises care home resident Des on his birthday
      • We are National Dementia Care Awards finalists!
      • Westall House Dementia Friendly Care – opening soon!
      • Westall House opens new dementia-friendly care wing
      • Westall House Recruitment Open Day | Tuesday 17 March
      • Westall House residential care home space month
      • What’s your least favourite thing about Christmas?
      • Why care? Hear experiences from Abbeyfield carers
      • Why start a blog? Guest blog by Grandma Williams
      • Woody says “Howdy!” to Winnersh residents
      • Words of Wisdom | Abbeyfield Poetry Competition
      • Work starts on the site of new Abbeyfield scheme in Plymouth
      • World Art Day 2023
      • World Menopause Day 2023: Cardiovascular Health
      • World Vegetarian Day 2022: How you can get involved
      • Write a story
      • Yoga | For the mind, body & soul
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