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 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.

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.

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"