Welcome to the latest edition of the Abbeyfield Voice - Summer 2026
The Abbeyfield Voice is our official quarterly community magazine, dedicated to sharing the inspiring news, positive stories, and achievements from Abbeyfield’s sheltered housing, independent living schemes and care homes nationwide. It’s the central place where residents, staff, and volunteers connect and celebrate life in later years, demonstrating our commitment to companionship and community. Read the latest issue to see how we're enriching the lives of older people across the country.
Flick through our flipbook or read highlights from the Abbeyfield Voice below.

Follow Abbey the Abbeyfield bear as she travels the country to celebrate our 70th anniversary. See her favourite highlights so far.
Read previous editions of our quarterly magazine:
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2026 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2026 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2026 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2026 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2025 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2025 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2025 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2025 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2025 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2025 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2024-25 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2024-25 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2024 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2024 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2024 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2024 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2024 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2024 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2023-24 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2023-24 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2023 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2023 (text only .doc)

Regional Operations Manager, Sarah, raises almost £2k for residents after completing a 70-mile ultramarathon, inspired by our 70th anniversary.

Volunteers from tech company Sorce braved the rain to transform the gardens at Abbeyfield Winnersh.

A beautiful collaborative artwork has been officially revealed at the care home to celebrate community connection and Abbeyfield's 70th anniversary.

From 1950s dance parties and time capsules to live choir performances and garden walks, discover how our houses and homes across the country have been celebrating Abbeyfield’s milestone 70th anniversary.

Burnham Court residents Frances and Steve share how working together in the courtyard garden helped them rediscover their love of gardening and settle into their new community.

Read about the unforgettable day five Abbeyfield colleagues spent at Buckingham Palace, sharing tea and handshakes with King Charles III.

Regional Operations Manager, Mark Homewood, shares his daily priorities, how he supports staff, and what makes Abbeyfield Living Society unique in our latest Q&A.
