2024

Panto? Oh yes it is!

Liz Allen - 24th October

The residents had a brilliant time on Friday night as we welcomed the 'Shoogalie Road Productions' team to perform their Peter Pan Pantomime. The residents, their families and the staff all laughed from to start to finish in what is a very memorable evening. Bravo and congratulations to the small cast who make this amazing show happen. The show was non-stop, high energy, and filled with magic and laughs from start to finish. Every member of the cast was brilliant. We loved seeing everyone having a great time together onstage and off it. The residents had an absolute ball and will still be talking about it for days to come.

Liz Allen - 24th October

We are thrilled to say we had guest speaker Liz Allen visit Abbeyfield to speak for the residents. Liz's presentation was very insightful, funny, engaging and really resonated with the residents. We have had overwhelmingly positive feedback from the residents regarding the performance who stated they look forward to seeing her again sometime soon. Thanks again to Liz for taking the time to visit Abbeyfield and stay for a cup of tea afterwards where she was happy to entertain any the residents questions.

Strathaven Strummers

Thank you to local group Strathaven Strummers who played for the residents in what was, as always, a thoroughly entertaining afternoon. The Strathaven Strummers are an old favourite of the residents having visited many times before and they never disappoint. Thank you again and hopefully its not too long before we see the band back performing for the residents in Abbeyfield House.

All the Best John!

Strathaven Strummers

At our September Executive Management meeting we marked a special occasion by presenting a bench with plaque to John Miller, past Chairman of Abbeyfield Strathaven.

After 25 years of association with Abbeyfield Strathaven, John has retired as a Trustee, and fellow trustees took the opportunity to present the bench to John which will sit in the gardens at Abbeyfield.

Kenny Naylor the present Chairman commented, “We are indebted to John for his support, professionalism and energy over many years as part of the Management Committee. This has assisted Abbeyfield Strathaven in growing and maturing into a provider of high quality care in this lovely Home setting in Strathaven. John’s involvement is a legacy that has secured Abbeyfield as a sustainable employer that provides residential care within the Community of Strathaven, and ensures families have access locally with loved ones”.

John is pictured along with his Bibby, sitting in the garden bench that will be located within the gardens at Abbeyfield. The plaque contains the words: "With many thanks to John Miller from all at Abbeyfield September 2024"

Billy Gibson - 18th July

A huge thank you to local magician Billy Gibson who performed for the residents on Thursday afternoon in the Abbeyfield lounge. A highly entertaining hour of magic with a subtle touch of comedy to an amazed and rapturous crowd. Billy showed the residents what he could really do with magic – with many of the stunned residents wearing the token ‘how did he do that?’ look on their faces as he pulled trick after trick from his hat. Judging by the reactions and chatter as the residents enjoyed a cup of tea afterwards, it was clear that this was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon for all. Billy is very much a talented and likeable guy who has left the residents hungry for more and hopefully it won't be too long before we see him perform for us again.

Happy Birthday Mrs Innes

Billy Gibson - 18th July

Yesterday we celebrated Mrs Innes's landmark 90th birthday in style with a party in the Abbeyfield lounge featuring a wonderful performance from Colin Bryce, The Tartan Tenor. All the residents had a fantastic day listening to Colin perform various old classics which was then followed by a cup of tea and a huge big chocolate birthday cake.

The birthday girl herself told us; "It was great! I had a smashing birthday. The entertainment was just great, I'd have him back anytime."

Thanks again to Colin for taking the time to come perform for the residents and to our group of volunteers and staff who help make these events run smoothly.

Thank You Argos!

Billy Gibson - 18th July

Jackie & Eric Rice - 27th June

We would like to say a huge thank you to Strathaven Argos for donating a variety of gardening and healthy eating equipment for our residents. We hugely appreciate this wonderful gesture and would like to say a big thank you to the ladies at Strathaven Argos for their kindness in nominating us.

The residents were eager to use the new equipment straight away so with a team effort we had the Chairmen himself not afraid to get his hands dirty, assembling and filling the new planters under the guidance and watchful eye of the residents.

Jackie & Eric Rice - 27th June

Strathaven Pipe Band - 6th June

Jackie & Eric Rice - 27th June

Thank you to Jackie and Eric Rice for performing for the residents on Thursday 27th June. Jackie and Eric are an old favorite of the residents having regularly entertained at Abbeyfield over the past few years each time getting better and better.

Strathaven Pipe Band - 6th June

We would like to say a big thank you to Strathaven & District Pipe Band for giving our residents a special performance on Thursday evening. Many of our residents struggle to attend the Gala events due to mobility issues so it always makes it extra special for them that the Pipe Band go out of their way to perform specially for them in the garden as part of their warm up.The residents always look forward to the annual Pipe Band night and it was brilliant to see the look on some of the newer residents faces as they experienced it for the first time. All in all it was a great evening and we cannot thank Strathaven & District Pipe Band enough for making it such a special night.

Pauline Vallance - 23rd May

Strathaven Pipe Band - 6th June

A huge thank you to harpist Pauline Vallance who entertained the residents on Thursday afternoon. Pauline is an exceptional harpist who we have had the pleasure of welcoming into Abbeyfield to play numerous times before. Our residents always comment on how beautiful she plays, the variety and how soothing and relaxing it feels, along with the ambience and atmosphere of the lounge. Pauline was then invited to stay and have a cup of tea and a chat with the residents and house volunteers, overall it was a brilliant afternoon

John Walker - 25th April

Thank you to our guest speaker John Walker who entertained the residents with his stories regarding the 5 spies of Cambridge. The residents thoroughly enjoyed hearing all the old war time stories and reminiscing about their own experiences of the time as many still remembered some of the events in question.

Thank you Argos!

John Walker - 25th April

A huge thank you to Strathaven Argos who kindly donated some fantastic new kitchen equipment to us this afternoon. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by all our staff and residents.

Luckenbooth - 28th March

John Walker - 25th April

Good Question - 22nd February

Thank you to Luckenbooth for putting on an excellent show for the residents. Luckenbooth are regular visitors to the house having visited several times before and each time get better and better.

Good Question - 22nd February

Thank you to Good Question who performed for the residents in what was a great performance and the residents absolutely loved every minute. This was the first time Good Question had ever performed in Abbeyfield and hopefully we'll see them again in the not too distant future.

SMT - 18th January

A big Thank You to SMT (Sheila, Mary and Tom) who performed for our residents on the 18th of January. The band made use of the TV showing pictures of Scottish scenery to compliment their music which was fantastic and had all the residents amazed. .

Happy New Year from Abbeyfield Strathaven

We would like to wish our residents, their families, staff, committee and everyone associated with Abbeyfield a happy new year.