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Summer 2019
The newsletter of abbeyfieldscotland
Abbeyfield House, Greenock
wins a UK-wide award
Pictured are Julie Shaw (House Supervisor), Nance Smith (Vice-Chair,
Board of Abbeyfield Scotland), Pauline Murray (House Supervisor) and
Carolynn Malone (Service Manager) See more on Page 2
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Abbeyfield
House,
Greenock wins a
UK-wide award
The house struck gold at the recent
EAC Housing for Older People Awards in
Manchester.
Abbeyfield House, Greenock was named
as the best UK retirement housing scheme Linda Murdoch (Area Supervisor),
with under 25 units. Jennie Bond (journalist and television presenter)
and Julie Shaw (House Supervisor)
A special tea was held at the house on the
Esplanade to toast its success, with visits
from Abbeyfield Vice-Chair, Nance Smith
and Carolynn Malone, Service Manager
with Abbeyfield Scotland.
Nance said: “This is a celebration for staff,
residents, volunteers and neighbours.
The Board of Abbeyfield is absolutely
delighted about the award and for the
staff for all their hard work.” She was also
swift to praise House Supervisors Julie
Rebecca Mollart (erosh CEO), Linda Murdoch
Shaw, who attended the glittering event, and Julie Shaw
and colleague Pauline Murray.
Abbeyfield House,
Stonehaven awarded the
2019 EAC Silver Award
Residents and staff at Abbeyfield House,
Stonehaven were delighted when their
Karen Barr, Interim CEO is pictured between residents and
house was awarded the 2019 EAC Silver
Carole Foreman, Area Supervisor is pictured left. House
Supervisors, Vicky and Donna are in the background. Award for ‘Scotland’s Best Retirement
Scheme under 25 Units’.
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‘Abbeyfield Week’
To celebrate ‘Abbeyfield Week’, residents A barbeque was held at Abbeyfield
in Abbeyfield Houses in Dumfries and House, Coatbridge to celebrate
Lockerbie were entertained with cocktails 'Abbeyfield Week'. House Supervisors
and a quiz. The quiz was set by residents Margaret and Gail hosted the event for the
and Kath Richards is pictured reading the residents who enjoyed a sunny afternoon
questions. in the garden together with tasty food and
light refreshments.
Congratulations
Carolynn and
Linda
Carolynn Malone (Service
Manager) and Linda Murdoch
(Area Supervisor for Greater
Glasgow and Clyde Valley) are
SSSC registered. Congratulations!
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David Shaw raises
money for the
Samaritans
When Parklea, Lockerbie resident, David
Shaw agreed to have his hair cut and beard
shaved off, he had been sponsored and chose
to raise money for the Samaritans. Frank Ritchie
provided the entertainment and both Oliver
Mundell (MSP) and David Mundell (Secretary of
State for Scotland) visited on the day!
Goodbye Julia
A farewell was held at Abbeyfield House,
Haddington for Julia Baker, who has shown
exceptional care and dedication in looking after
residents of the house for sixteen years. We will
all miss you Julia and wish you, and your new
puppy, Flurry, all the best.
Welcome to
wee Lola
Abbeyfield Giffnock's newest four-legged
resident, wee Lola has been openly welcomed
to the house by residents and staff. Her owner,
resident, Kathleen is not short of getting help to
give Lola cuddles and take her for walks. Pictured
are Louise, House Supervisor, Lola and Kathleen.
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Abbeyfield birthdays
A very happy birthday to Lenzie resident, Jessie Dorothy (Dorrie) Miller,
Killearn resident, Muriel McLachlan is pictured resident of Parklea,
Miller who turned an celebrating her 95th Lockerbie celebrated her
amazing 96 years young! birthday. Friends of 90th birthday recently.
Abbeyfield and House She thoroughly enjoyed her
Supervisors gave her a birthday lunch and received
beautiful birthday tea so many cards and gifts
which everyone thoroughly from friends and family.
enjoyed.
Happy birthday to all of you!
Strawberry Tea
A fabulous strawberry tea was held at Exercise is taken very seriously by the
Abbeyfield House, Killearn. Look at those residents of Ferndean, Lenzie!
exceptional homebaked treats!
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Yvie Burnett celebrates refurbished house
with residents at Abbeyfield House in Turriff
Abbeyfield Scotland, the charity that provides The refurbishment programme included the
independent living with support for older welcome hall area and communal living spaces.
people across Scotland, held a celebration at The interior design was by Alison Harding from
their house in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, with guest AMW Designs to modernise and enhance the
of honour Yvie Burnett to mark the completion entrance and communal space after essential
of an interiors upgrade project. fire protection works to the entrance.
Yvie Burnett, the Aberdeen born journalist and
voice-coach joined residents, guests, house staff
and the Abbeyfield Scotland team to officially
cut the ribbon in the newly refurbished home.
Yvie has local connections to the house in Turriff
and is a regular visitor.
Commenting on the event, Yvie said: “As a local
Aberdeen lass it is my honour to officially open
the refurbished house in Turriff. I am impressed
with the results and having chatted to the
residents and the staff I know that they were
involved in the project. They tell me they all like
how it has turned out!”
Karen Barr, Interim Chief Executive of Abbeyfield
Scotland said: “It was wonderful to welcome
Yvie to help us mark the completion of the
interiors project in Turriff. This investment in the
house shows our commitment to ensuring that
our residents have an environment which is not
only practical but homely. We enjoyed Yvie’s
company and listening to her glorious voice in a
sing song with the residents.”
Guid Nychburris Day
On 11 June, in celebration of Guid
Nychburris Day to be held on 15 June, the
Queen of the South, her attendants and
cornet visited Dock Park House. Sherry, tea,
coffee and tasty treats were provided by the
house staff. It was a truly wonderful event for
the residents and staff.
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Staff complete first
aid training
Staff from the Coatbridge, Giffnock and
Lenzie houses and relief staff from the
Bridge of Allan house completed their
first aid training recently. The residents of
Giffnock Fun Day
Abbeyfield Scotland are in safe hands thanks Abbeyfield House, Giffnock had a
to our dedicated staff. great Fun Day on Sunday 26th May
and raised over £300 for people living
there. The residents are planning trips
to the seaside with the funds raised
and thanks go to all those who kindly
donated goods and their services.
Talking Point
‘get together’
Abbeyfield House, Giffnock held a Talking
Point 'get together' with Alan Stevenson of the
East Renfrewshire Council. Tea and cake were
available to anyone dropping in for information
and advice about adult health and wellbeing.
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A word from
the Chief
Executive
In the midst of the
summer, I hope you have
all enjoyed some lovely
Trip to David weather and activities. Look at the wonderful
photos in this edition of the newsletter.
Marshall Lodge Thank you for taking part in our residents’
Abbeyfield's Killearn residents, Isobel, satisfaction survey, which once again, illustrates
Donna, Muriel and Kay and Friends enjoyed the fantastic and dedicated service you receive
a great lunch including the wonderful osprey from our staff. I am happy to report that the
display at the David Marshall Lodge recently. results indicate a high level of satisfaction of our
services overall.
Now we are half way through the year, we are
looking to our next Annual General Meeting
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in September. We will, this year, focus on
3 8 7 the results of a strategic options appraisal. I
reported to you in our spring edition that this
5 4 1 was taking place, and it is almost complete.
5 7 6 8 We are also focusing on meeting the standards
of the Scottish Housing Regulator’s framework,
3 9 8 and this will involve collaboration with
professionals and the Regulator too. We will
8 3 7 1 need to take account of ourselves, making sure
we take the opportunities to make our mark on
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improving the lifestyle and wellbeing of older
2 7 4 people and people with support needs in our
communities.
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April 2019 > 2 5 6 3 4 9 8 1 7 Enjoy the remainder of the summer!
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Karen Barr, Interim Chief Executive (Group)
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