Almost 50% of the residents at Blagdon Village in Taunton came together to watch the Royal Wedding on Saturday over a buffet lunch. Although the Blagdon proceedings weren’t due to begin until 11am, eager residents were already at the bar from 10.30am, keen…
Blagdon Village Village Diary
We have always said our residents are our best ambassadors. That’s why we’ve dedicated these pages to the residents of Blagdon Village to fill with news, views and events, in the hope it will give you a genuine insight in village living Retirement Villages’ style.
Residents at Blagdon Village near Taunton enjoy a flutter on the Grand National
22nd May 2018
Following on from our Social Open Day last month, preparations began for the introduction of new events and activities. The highlights of our other social activities during April were the Residents Association AGM, the Grand National Sweepstake and a talk by our resident…
Spring celebrations at Blagdon Village
17th April 2018
In addition to two talks in March we held a Social Open Day designed to encourage residents to come up with ideas for new events and activities, and to try to stimulate more interest in existing ones. The month was rounded off with…
February at Blagdon Village
3rd March 2018
After a fairly quiet January following the festive season, Blagdon Village started to get back into its normal rhythm in February. We had a talk, another of resident John Kinahan’s Musical Memories, and a return visit from local choir, The New Horizon Singers. …
A special Valentine’s Day for two residents of Blagdon Village
14th February 2018
It’s at this time of year, Valentine’s day, where we like to recap on some of the tales of love at our retirement villages. And one of those love stories comes from two Blagdon Village residents, who met and fell in love at…
A New Year update from Blagdon Retirement Village
30th January 2018
January was a quiet month as we all drew breath after the festive season and settled in to our normal routine of our regular activities. But we were entertained by a fascinating talk. 50 Years of Pharmacy. David Janes, a retiree from Boots…
It’s been a busy month for Blagdon Retirement Village in Taunton, Somerset
17th January 2018
The festive season may now be over but it has left us with some happy memories. We have enjoyed a Christmas party, carol singing, Christmas lunch, and a New year’s Eve celebration – a busy month at Blagdon Village! Christmas Party Oh what a night it was! Last summer…
Christmas is on the horizon
14th December 2017
Christmas is on the horizon and our social programme became busier during November. We had our Armistice Day sunset ceremony, another performance by our Play Reading Group, the usual pre-Christmas jewellery Show, and a talk by a resident. Sunset. Many of our residents attend…
New social committee and gardens support group
14th November 2017
During October, there was one event over and above our routine activities, a talk, but behind the scenes, much more was happening! We now have a Social Committee and a Gardens Support Group. Talk. Resident Mike Pettet showed a video to an appreciative…
September at Blagdon Village
5th October 2017
The highlight of the month was undoubtedly the annual Decade Busters party but we also had a talk on historic social housing. The Boules season came to an end for the winter and we are on the hunt for some more coach trip…
