To commemorate Remembrance Day this year, the Poppy of Honour memorial was welcomed at Blagdon Village. This mobile tribute was created by Terry Williams of Somerset, who wanted to create something that listed they name of every person that fought and died in…
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A summer round up at Blagdon Village Since the end of May we have had four talks and three more afternoons of Musical Memories. We also had our Summer Party, a Diamond Wedding celebration, the Last Night of the Proms and the Decade…
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May was another brilliant month for Blagdon residents. It was the first of the season’s Coach Outings, another Themed Evening in the restaurant and another afternoon in the Musical Memories series. A visit to Sidmouth Our villagers remain active and keen to explore…
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Blagdon residents have been soaking up the sun in the unseasonably – yet glorious – warm weather. Some residents have been enjoying the beautiful Somerset views on the patio outside the clubhouse or from the convenience of their own individual gardens. But whilst…
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Arts and Crafts Exhibition Residents at Blagdon have been getting arty! Keen enthusiasts had the opportunity to cast their eyes on an excellent arts and crafts exhibition. This all began after a trio of residents decided to form a Photography Group. They introduced it to the village with an exhibition of…
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December was all about the festive season for retirees at Blagdon village. The month consisted of a range of activities including carols, a Christmas Party, Christmas Day lunch, and a New Year’s Eve event. Online Services Talk The Practice Manager of the local…
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November was the busiest month we’ve ever had at Blagdon Village. We had a talk, Musical Memories, the Armistice Day ceremonial flag lowering, a piano recital, a Residents Meeting, a coach outing, Christmas pudding stirring, a Jewellery Show and the Boules group lunch. …
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After working for over 10 years in the laundry room, Estates Manager Sean Corney, presented Paul Spender with the Star Award. At Blagdon Retirement Village, in Somerset, Paul collects, washes, irons, returns the washing to the residents and enjoys a friendly chat with…
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October proved to be relatively busy with two talks, another afternoon of Fun Games, the annual Decade Busters Party – and Halloween. These events were in addition to the regular activities which are in full swing again with residents now back from their…
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The routine activities that had taken a break during August started up again so the Social programme became busy again. In addition, there was a talk, a rerun of the Last night of the Proms, a coach outing and a memorable occasion for…
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