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Staying active and honouring inspirational women at Abbotsleigh Care Home
We recently enjoyed two wonderful afternoons here at Abbotsleigh Care Home in Staplehurst, bringing both energy and reflection into our lounge. Staying active Our in-house Physiotherapist, Huldah, joined our residents for a lively spring exercise session. With...
Abbotsleigh Care Home residents share Chinese New Year fortunes and festivities
We welcomed Chinese New Year at Abbotsleigh Care Home with a colourful celebration, embracing the traditions and flavours of the occasion. We decorated in vibrant red and gold, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy and our residents opened fortune...
Alina’s secret recipe shines on Pancake Day at Abbotsleigh Care Home
Pancake Day is always a much-loved tradition at Abbotsleigh Care Home. This year, as always, our wonderful Home Manager, Alina, put on her apron, rolled up her sleeves and prepared a delicious pancake feast for everyone to enjoy. Known for adding her own special flair...
Abbotsleigh Care Home residents enjoy armchair travel to Paris
Our Abbotsleigh Care Home residents recently set their sights on Paris for a delightful armchair travel experience – and what a wonderful journey it was! Seated comfortably and ready for take-off, everyone embraced the fun as our air hostess came around serving...
Valentine roses and serenading with singer Kevin at Abbotsleigh Care Home
Valentine’s Day was truly special at Abbotsleigh Care Home this year, filled with music and joyful celebration. We were delighted to welcome Kevin Walsh back for the occasion, and he certainly made the afternoon unforgettable as he serenaded everyone with his dulcet...
Abbotsleigh Care Home residents enjoy Pet Therapy companion and birthday celebrations
We were delighted to welcome our much-loved Therapy Dog, Phil, back to Abbotsleigh Care Home for another visit. He truly brings smiles with him wherever he goes. He spent time with our residents, happily accepting plenty of strokes and affection – often cleverly...
French inspired crafts and pottery delights at Abbotsleigh Care Home
Our Abbotsleigh Care Home residents recently enjoyed a wonderful afternoon creating French-themed Valentine’s crafts together. Seated around the table, everyone made full use of our arts and crafts materials, including paints, straws and colourful tissue paper. The...
Floral arrangements and winter scents at Abbotsleigh Care Home
Flower arranging Our residents at Abbotsleigh Care Home recently enjoyed a relaxing group flower arranging activity, creating bouquets from a beautiful selection of fresh blooms. Everyone took great pleasure in arranging their own displays, which have helped to...
Recognising our Activities Team during NAPA Week at Abbotsleigh Care Home
As part of our National Activity Providers and Professionals Week 2026 celebrations at Abbotsleigh Care Home, we took the opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on our wonderful Activities Team, who work tirelessly throughout the year to enrich the lives of...
Supporting our feathered friends at Abbotsleigh Care Home
To celebrate the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this month, our residents at Abbotsleigh Care Home have been getting creative by making their own bird feeders using seeds and peanut butter. The feeders were a big hit with our local birdlife, giving everyone plenty to...
Abbotsleigh Care Home residents share a creative day of pottery painting
We had a fantastic trip out to Hawkhurst Slap ’n Dash Pottery Studio with a group of our Abbotsleigh Care Home residents recently, to try our hands at some creative pottery painting. It was great fun! Everyone chose their own ornament and got straight to work, adding...
Abbotsleigh Care Home celebrates the opening of its Memory Café to support the community
Last week marked the much-anticipated grand opening of our Abbotsleigh Memory Café, and what a wonderful milestone it has been for our community. During the event, we were delighted to welcome individuals from the local community alongside members of our Nellsar...