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A woman with a microphone engages warmly with three seated elderly women in an Abbeyfield care home, sunlight streaming through large windows.

Festive Fun at December’s Shared Reading Session

Our December Shared Reading session with Anne from The Reader was filled with the festive spirit as we explored poems about Christmas and winter. As always, the discussion that followed was lively and heartwarming, with residents sharing memories and stories.

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Two elderly women sit in armchairs, one with a colourful blanket, in the cosy setting of a care home. A golden retriever wearing a yellow therapy dog bandana stands warmly in front of them.

A Warm Festive Welcome for Gwyll & Tim

Here are some photos from the latest visits by Gwyll and Tim from Therapy Dogs Nationwide, along with their wonderful therapy dogs. Our residents always look forward to these visits, as spending time with the dogs and chatting with Tim is a real highlight.

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A woman delivers a presentation on Jacksons Animal Rescue in a room with a monitor displaying the logo and name, drawing parallels to the compassionate environment found in Abbeyfield residential care homes.

Learning About Hedgehog Rescue

A big thank you to Greer from Jackson’s Animal Rescue for visiting us last month to talk about the important work they do with hedgehogs. It was an incredibly interesting talk, and we all learned so much about these fascinating creatures and the charity’s efforts to protect them.

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