2026

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The residents had a brilliant time as we once again welcomed the 'Shoogalie Road Productions' team to perform their Cinderella Pantomime. The residents laughed from to start to finish in what is a very memorable performance. Bravo and congratulations to the two brilliant actresses who make this amazing show happen. The show was non-stop, high energy, and filled with magic and laughs from start to finish. We loved seeing everyone having a great time together onstage and off it.

 Strathaven Gala Day Parade 2026 featured some very special VIP guests – our Abbeyfield residents!

Our residents have always enjoyed watching the annual parade, but this year was extra special. For the first time ever, thanks to the generosity of the Community Bus, our residents were able to take part in the parade itself.

This wonderful opportunity meant that some residents who may otherwise have been unable to attend were not only able to see the parade firsthand, but also become part of it. Seeing their smiles as they joined the celebrations and experienced the event from within the parade was truly heartwarming.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this memorable day possible for our residents. 

A huge thank you to Strathaven Pipe Band who performed on the Abbeyfield front lawn as part of their preparations for the upcoming Gala day parade. Thanks and best wishes from all at Abbeyfield for your performance in the Gala.

We recently enjoyed a first visit from a new band - The Auld School Band. The residents really enjoyed the show which was a mixture of 'Auld' classics and more modern songs. Hopefully we will see the guys back again soon!

Thank you to Luckenbooth who treated our residents to some spectacular vocals on Thursday. A video of which is available over on our Facebook page. Luckenbooth are regular favourites of the residents and hopefully its wont be long before we see them again.

 Thank you to guest speaker Mr John Walker who did a talk on the Glasgow Dancing Halls which existed decades ago. The talk was very informative and cast up a lot of enjoyable memories to many of the residents who themselves had attended the dance halls in the past. 

A huge thank you to Jackie and Eric Rice who performed for the residents in the Abbeyfield lounge. Residents were treated to a variety of old classics which they enjoyed as always when Jackie and Eric visit.  

We recently purchased another Defibrillator and it is located externally as part of our community support, it is registered with the British Heart Foundation's The Circuit to allow first responders to find our location.  

 Thank you to local group The Jolly B's who played for the residents in what was, as always, a thoroughly entertaining afternoon. The Jolly B's 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.  

At our January Abbeyfield AGM meeting we said thank you to Willie Park for his 25 years service and formally recognised his retirement from the Management Committee and as a trustee. Willie and his wife Anne started supporting Abbeyfield Strathaven in 1988 and Willie has been a great support to Abbeyfield and the Management Committee through the many changes of the last 25 years. We are grateful for his guidance and direction over many years, and wish Willie & Anne all the best for the future.

The pictures show Willie & Anne receiving flowers and the grateful thanks of Abbeyfield from our Chairman, Kenny Naylor.

Thank you to James McStay who hosted a special musical bingo for the residents with a variety of old classics. The residents had a great time especially the prize winners!