The Priory is now an adored retirement village in the beautiful South Devon village of Abbotskerswell. But having been built over two centuries ago, there’s so much history to uncover. And that’s exactly what the Residents’ Association and historian Peter Wade have done!…
The Priory Village Diary
We have always said our residents are our best ambassadors. That’s why we’ve dedicated these pages to the residents of The Priory to fill with news, views and events, in the hope it will give you a genuine insight in village living Retirement Villages’ style.
Meet Jane Ward, the new Village Manager at The Priory
27th December 2018
The Priory’s new Village Manager, Jane Ward, has over four decades of experience in the retirement industry and loves what her new job role can bring to both herself and the village residents. We had a chat with Jane to find why she chose to work…
A busy start to November at The Priory in Abbotskerswell
15th November 2018
November has got off to a busy start for the residents at The Priory. Residents, friends and family enjoyed a birthday party on the 4th November to celebrate the 80th birthday of Pennie Stinton! Refreshments were served along with a lovely cake and…
Summer news at The Priory
22nd August 2018
Residents recently enjoyed some cake and a glass or two of fizz to celebrate Mrs Beryl Ellis’ 90th birthday, who all wished her a very happy day. Beryl has been living at The Priory since 2015, having lived in Cornwall previously and was…
The Priory’s National Garden Scheme Open Day was a scorching success
9th July 2018
The weather couldn’t have been better for the garden open day organised by residents at The Priory for the National Garden Scheme 2018 (NGS). Residents helped with refreshments and chatted to visitors, remarking on the wonderful work carried out by groundsman Russell Skinner….
Dedication is rewarded at The Priory
5th July 2018
Russell’s dedication is rewarded The Priory’s groundsman, Russell Skinner has been awarded the Retirement Village Star Award, presented to members of staff who demonstrate excellent working practices and who make an outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of residents at the village. Shirley Buckley,…
Scarecrow creativity at The Priory in Abbotskerswell
11th June 2018
Every year there is some sort of competition in Abbotskerswell for the garden opening season. Last year the theme was ‘Owls’, this year it’s ‘Scarecrows, with a Royal Wedding theme’. The Priory residents got their thinking caps on for this challenging theme and…
Residents at The Priory in Abbotskerswell celebrate the Royal Wedding in style
22nd May 2018
The residents at The Priory in Abbotskerswell, Devon, celebrated the Royal Wedding in style. A party organised by the Priory Residents Association, was arranged for the evening, as an extension of the weekly Saturday Night Socials where they enjoy drinks and canapés/nibbles and…
The Priory celebrates the Royal Wedding and St George’s Day
10th May 2018
To celebrate the upcoming Royal Wedding the residents at The Priory held a small ceremony and planted a new cork oak in their woodland on a sunny but very windy day! The original Manor House was once owned by Charles Braine, a botanist…
The Sunday Times say Totnes is one of the best places to live in the UK 2018
1st May 2018
Totnes – a huge favourite with residents at The Priory – has just been named one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times. Popular with many residents, the village mini bus is always full on the monthly…
