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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.

 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"

We are looking to hire a part-time cook to work Saturday & Sunday alternate weekends for a sheltered house in Strathaven. The role involves cooking traditional meals for elderly residents such as a Sunday roast. The hours are from 9AM to 6PM with a starting hourly rate of £13.20. Previous cooking experience in a similar role is preferable but not essential. 

For more information please contact the House Manager Sharon on:

01357 522190

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.