v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 14th September 2023 • The HERALD • Page 49 WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer CoveringWaterside and New Forest Community Events at Abbeyfield House Abbey eld House in Romsey has held several community events recently; they welcomed the Deputy Mayor, Cllr John Parker, to meet the residents and the local Romsey community at their annual Summer BBQ. House Manager, Pat and her team laid on an amazing spread of freshly prepared food and refreshments for everyone. ey were fortunate that the sun came out and residents and guests were able to enjoy the beautiful House surroundings. Cllr Parker spent an hour speaking with residents and guests whilst tucking into the freshly baked cakes and sandwiches. Residents take a keen interest in the local community and were interested in meeting Beth, who is the Manager of Romsey Food Bank. Abbey eld House cook, Lorraine, volunteers at the food bank each week and invited Beth to tell the residents the incredible work they do. Each year, the House chooses a local charity to support and learn more about the organization. is year has been no di erent and residents donated both food and money to Romsey Food Bank for their summer appeal. Abbey eld House is part of e Abbey eld Wessex Society, a charity providing housing for retired independent people. Abbeyfield House also hosts events for the local retired community, such as co ee mornings and quiz a ernoons. For more information about Abbey eld House Romsey and upcoming events, please call directly on 01794 518890, alternatively call Head O ce on 01202 762051. Residents with Cllr Parker Romsey Food Bank Visit Braishfield Ukulele Music Society (BUMS) are hosting sing along sessions for those with dementia on 18th September and 16th October, 2.30pm to 4pm, in All Saint’s Church Room, Braish eld, Romsey, SO51 0QH. All are welcome to take a carer, friend or partner. Song sheets and refreshments provided. e event is free but donations are welcomed to cover expenses. Dementia Sing Along in Braishfield Evergreen Club for Over 60’s Go along and join the small friendly club for over 60’s, run by Royal Voluntary Service members. ey have a mix of social a ernoons with quizzes and bingo and a ernoon meetings with entertainment or a speaker. ey meet on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1.45pm to 4pm at St John’s Hall, New Road, Hythe. Tea and biscuits are provided during the interval and your rst visit is free! Join them on Thursday 21st September for a social, Thursday 5th October for a talk by J & B Sutton titled ‘Duke of Monmouth’, Thursday 19th October for a social and Thursday 2nd November for a talk by Mike Read titled ‘From Gravel to Grebes’. For more information about the Evergreen Club please call Peter on: 023 8089 1721. Abbey eld House, Mill Lane, Romsey (SO51 8EW) open their doors on the first Monday of the month, 10.30am to midday, to welcome friends and neighbours for a co ee morning. Join them for a co ee, tea, cake and a chat with their lively residents. Monthly Coffee Morning
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