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 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.
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…
Star Awards for dedicated employees at Avonpark Village
9th July 2018
We are delighted to announce that our service provider, Nicola Potter and minibus driver, Dave Roberts have each just been presented with a Retirement Village Star Award. These awards are given to members of staff who demonstrate excellent working practices and make an…
Residents enjoy planting allotments at Avonpark, Limpley Stoke, near Bath
8th May 2018
Residents have been busy in the allotments at Avonpark over the last few weeks. There are 10 plots available and at about four square metres each space is a bit limited, but this has not dampened enthusiasm. Despite the awful recent weather, which…
Avonpark celebrates the festive season, with three Christmas trees!
22nd December 2017
Avonpark Village is too spectacular to have just one Christmas tree! With mince pies and mulled wine at the ready, the staff and residents have beautifully decorated three Christmas Trees! Each tree is decorated to a different colour scheme and everyone was very…
