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Discover the latest blogs, news & stories from Abbeyfield South Downs.

7 Great Health Benefits of Knitting

7 Great Health Benefits of Knitting

Are you looking for a positive pastime? The benefits of knitting include mindfulness, social connection and mental stimulation.

06/02/2023
Rona’s Fundraising Challenge

Rona’s Fundraising Challenge

Rona Stephens-Hill and her husband Adrian live at our Holdenhurst scheme in Heathfield. Read about her fundraising challenge for the MND Association.

16/01/2023
Christmas Comes to Holdenhurst!

Christmas Comes to Holdenhurst!

Our tenants have been enjoying Christmas fun and activities at Holdenhurst, our new scheme in Heathfield. See what we've been up to.

13/12/2022
Enjoying the festive period

Enjoying the festive period

Christmas festivities seemingly get earlier every year. Which is great if you’re looking forward to the big day – but what if you’re not?

25/11/2022
Holdenhurst Launch Party, Heathfield

Holdenhurst Launch Party, Heathfield

We had a great time at our Holdenhurst launch party on Friday last week. Celebrating the official launch of Holdenhurst, the event marked the culmination of eight years of hard work!

11/11/2022
Heathfield Time Capsule to Mark the Opening of Independent Living Scheme in Heathfield

Heathfield Time Capsule to Mark the Opening of Independent Living Scheme in Heathfield

We will be burying a time capsule to mark the opening of our affordable rental development Holdenhurst, inviting the local Heathfield community to get involved.

21/10/2022
Back to the Abbeyfield Society

Back to the Abbeyfield Society

Former Abbeyfield Chairman, Michael J. Staff, tells how he has come back to the Abbeyfield Society – this time as a Holdenhurst tenant!

14/10/2022
A Guide to Staying Safe Online

A Guide to Staying Safe Online

From shopping to banking to booking days out, it seems that everything is online these days. And while that’s great for convenience, we all need to be mindful when going digital.

21/09/2022
Why gardening is good for your mind and body

Why gardening is good for your mind and body

As well as benefitting our bodies, gardening has also been found to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve social functioning, lower stress levels, prevent cognitive decline, and help to maintain independence.

07/07/2022

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