No month is the same as the next for retirees at Avonpark, in Wiltshire and this time around residents have been enjoying a flurry of themed dinners and have even been learning a new language! French Group Another addition to the existing thriving…
Avonpark Village Diary
We have always said our residents are our best ambassadors. That’s why we’ve dedicated these pages to the residents of Avonpark to fill with news, views and events, in the hope it will give you a genuine insight in village living Retirement Villages’ style.
Primary School Children sing for Avonpark residents
16th January 2019
Residents at Avonpark got their festive-fix from some special visitors. The children at Freshford Primary School came along to the Clubhouse Lounge in Alexander Hall to put on a magnificent musical display of Christmas carols. Both residents and staff had a fantastic morning and the children loved…
Christmas Supper Club at Avonpark in Wiltshire
16th January 2019
The supper club at Avonpark, in Wiltshire, is an excellent addition to one of many items you can add to your social calendar. In the name of the festive season, the latest addition of the supper club featured winter-warming Christmas-themed food. The candles were…
Avonpark’s allotment produce is sky high
5th December 2018
Villagers at Avonpark are keeping active by growing a large assortment of produce in their very own allotments. Avonpark resident, Hugh Campbell, gave us an impressive list of what villagers have been growing in their allotments. Starting with the vegetables, residents have been producing: spinach, carrots, parsnips, courgettes, marrow, rocket, lettuce, French beans, potatoes, chard, sprouts, leaks and radishes. But it…
Avonpark resident Joanne Henderson celebrates her 100th birthday
21st November 2018
Miss Joanne Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday 12th November with family and friends at Avonpark Village. Miss Henderson moved to our village near Bath about six years ago as an independent resident and is also known as the scrabble queen of Avonpark….
Residents at Avonpark Village learn how to stay safe online
4th October 2018
This week residents at Avonpark Village had a visit from the Wiltshire Police Bobby Van Trust. Trust volunteer Sarah, gave a very helpful and interesting talk to all the independent residents regarding staying safe against fraud, identity theft and abuse online. The Wiltshire…
Avonpark Village held a Macmillan coffee morning
4th October 2018
Avonpark Village residents, friends and family enjoyed a delicious selection of homemade cakes at their Macmillan Coffee morning on Friday 28th September. The event was held in the village Clubhouse and included a guess how many jelly beans in the jar competition. There…
Wellbeing is a top priority at Avonpark Village in Limpley Stoke
17th September 2018
Wellbeing is a top priority for the residents at Avonpark! With this in mind Nicky Potter, events administrator at the village, invited Carol from Octopus Wellbeing Holistic Therapy to come and speak with residents about a variety of treatments that they might enjoy…
Residents extend a warm welcome to retirement village manager Bridget
5th September 2018
With previous jobs that have seen her cook alongside celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, and rub shoulders with the late Princess Diana – Bridget Rice is relishing her new role as Retirement Villages’ manager at Avonpark. Multi-skilled Bridget has already received a warm welcome…
Avonpark’s Annual Pimms and Strings Event Hits the Right Notes
26th July 2018
Residents made the most of the sunny weather as they welcomed family and friends to their annual ‘Pimms and Strings’ event. Joined by their guests, residents gathered under a marquee on the lawns of the landscaped gardens to enjoy the views over Avon Valley, while…
