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 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 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…
It’s been a creative October for Avonpark residents
2nd November 2017
There are lots of budding artists at Avonpark and it’s not uncommon to see residents sitting in the grounds painting during the Summer. Now the Winter months are approaching, residents decided to create their own Art Gallery in the communal room to house…
‘Supper club evenings’ at Avonpark
1st August 2017
A popular social event at Avonpark has returned! Once a month, our head chef is hosting a fine dining experience for residents in the restaurant. These events are proving to be extremely popular, with approximately 30 people coming together to enjoy wine and…
Partnership struck with local school
4th July 2017
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Freshford Primary School, which we arranged through its head teacher Andrew Wishart. As of now, a number of our residents are going in every Monday afternoon to help children in the reception class with…
Residents enjoy stained glass workshop
9th June 2017
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…
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…
