Celebrating the heart of our communities
Abbeyfield Week, held in June, is our annual celebration highlighting the unique spirit of Abbeyfield houses and homes, and the values that make them special places to live and work. Here are just a few highlights from what was a truly fantastic week, with over 80 events held across the country. Our focus, as ever, was to engage with the local communities in which we operate, and we are thrilled that so many people and organisations turned out to support us.
Abbeyfield Winnersh in Wokingham put on a community carnival, attracting over 100 people from the local area. Traditional fair events, including a coconut shy and a tin-can alley, were available for people to enjoy, whilst some braver members of ALS staff offered to be splattered with cream and dunked in the pool in the name of entertainment. The event was made extra special by a visit from pupils from Oak Tree School, who were treated to some time on the teacups, helter-skelter and bouncy castle; and the Mayor of Wokingham, Cllr Carol Jewell, who also dropped in. Thanks to some generously donated prizes, the raffle raised over £500 for the residents’ activity fund.
The Firs in Nottingham invited people from the local area to bring their own picnic and favourite tipple to enjoy in their beautiful, landscaped garden, which looked resplendent in the fine weather. A raffle was held to raise money for the residents’ activities fund, and there were even medieval stocks for people to throw wet sponges at some willing good sports. One member of staff who offered to help at the event added, “What a fantastic day! I was thrilled to attend, and we were so lucky with the gorgeous weather. It was such a joy to spend time with the residents and soak up the amazing community spirit. I’d been busy in the kitchen baking cakes – and they didn’t last long! But the real star of the show? A beautiful Victoria sponge made by one of our wonderful residents – an absolute crowd favourite!”
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