| Abbeyfield Yarmouth win 1st Prize at 100th Carnival |
Congratulations to the team at Abbeyfield Yarmouth who have pushed the boat out for the second year running, winning 1st prize with their amazing float in the 100th Carnival Procession. ...Read more |
| Remember a Charity Week 13 -19 September 2010 |
<p>Abbeyfield’s fundraising income comes from the generosity of people like you, whether it’s through collection boxes, donations or taking part in our events. But it’s a little known fact that our most vital income actually comes from people leaving gifts in wills.</p> ...Read more |
| Civic treat as Kay hits 104 |
Kay Elliott has witnessed 2 world wars, the coronation of 4 monarchs and the introduction of votes for women. To mark her 104th birthday, she was honoured with a civic reception in her home town of Nottingham. ...Read more |
| Auction, cakes and bric a brac bring in a grand sum |
<p>BBC antiques expert Mark Stacey, helped volunteers and visitors raise £1000 for Abbeyfield residents at an event at Bringeman House, Wilbury Road, Hove. </p> ...Read more |
| Abbeyfield welcomes David Cameron's 'Big Society' pledge |
On 19th July, Prime Minister David Cameron made a speech in Liverpool on the Government’s plans for the Big Society. The Abbeyfield Society, a charity which was founded by a volunteer with the aim of providing care and alleviating loneliness in older people broadly welcomes his ideas. ...Read more |
| Garden party at St Albans Abbeyfield to celebrate 50th anniversary |
The St Albans Abbeyfield Society marked its Golden anniversary year with a garden party at Grace Muriel House on Saturday 24th July. ...Read more |