We recently organised a stained glass workshop and invited residents to make ornaments, providing all the tools and materials needed. This was very well attended and we are planning another workshop for the end of the year. Everyone had a wonderful afternoon, as…
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.
Time-lapse video: Local student paints wall mural in Hillcrest House dining room
23rd March 2017
We are redecorating various parts of Avonpark and its three care homes: Alexander Heights, Fountain Place and Hillcrest House. We commissioned Holly Early, a local student from Bath Spa University, to paint a beautiful mural in the dining room of Hillcrest House. She…
A special Q&A with our new Village Manager, Sylvester Harker
28th November 2016
Sylvester Harker recently took over as Village Manager at Avonpark, so we thought we would have a chat with him to find out how he is enjoying working in our community and what he likes about his new job. Tell us how you…
Sylvester takes the reins at Avonpark
3rd October 2016
Avonpark has a new village manager. Sylvester Harker took up the role early in September. Originally from Johannesburg in South Africa, Sylvester moved to the UK in 2003 to work for a hotel and restaurant company where he was heavily involved in event…
‘Pimms & Strings’ open day – an annual tradition!
29th July 2016
In July we held a ‘Pimms & Strings’ open day and invited the public to come and look round. It was an opportunity for people who wish to know more about the retirement village lifestyle to call in and see for themselves. There…
Allotments at Avonpark are doing better than ever
14th August 2015
As this week, 10th – 16th August, is National Allotment Week, we thought it would be a fantastic time to share the progress at Avonpark Village, where the residents have been hard at work restoring the allotments. National Allotment Week is designed…
Residents enjoy classic Christmas carols
8th December 2014
Christmas came early this year for our residents, as they enjoyed Christmas carols and poems from performing arts group, Courage Performers. Around 15 children aged 10-14 from the Bradford on Avon performing arts group, came to Avonpark to perform for our residents. Everyone…
Fireworks light up the week for our residents
11th November 2014
Last week was an exciting one for us here at Avonpark, with visitors, fireworks and group outings. On the 1st of November, independent retailer VIVA brought a range of bespoke tops to showcase to our female residents, with a number of them making…
Pimm’s and Strings at Avonpark Village
9th July 2014
A lot of fun was had at our summer ‘Pimm’s & Strings’ event, held right here in the village. Jugs of delicious Pimm’s were chilling on arrival for the 55 residents and guests that attended, with several trays of sweet and savoury canapés…
Easter fun for all at Avonpark Village
8th May 2014
Easter wouldn’t be Easter without some sort of craft making, so this year at Avonpark Village the residents turned their hands to bonnet making. Fountain Place nursing home produced some of the best bonnets, with the winning resident receiving a prize. The village…
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