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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. 🚍🎉❤️

 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.

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!