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News and stories from Abbeyfield Brecon Society. Read the latest news from our home and our residents.

Brecon Abbeyfield thanks National Lottery

Brecon Abbeyfield thanks National Lottery

During the COVID pandemic when visits were severely restricted, The Abbeyfield Board and Manager were determined to create a place for safe visitation for their residents. With a successful bid to the National Lottery Community Fund they have been able to create a conservatory for the residents.

30/05/2022
Meet Abbeyfield's newest resident!

Meet Abbeyfield's newest resident!

Twiglet is our would be therapy dog in training at Abbeyfield Brecon. At only 12 weeks old, she's just finding her feet and settling in nicely.

19/01/2022
Joan Preece reminisces on her move to Abbeyfield Brecon

Joan Preece reminisces on her move to Abbeyfield Brecon

Joan, one of our newest residents, writes about her life before moving to Abbeyfield Brecon.

10/12/2021
New Defibrillator for Abbeyfield Brecon

New Defibrillator for Abbeyfield Brecon

Abbeyfield Brecon are pleased to announce that a new defibrillator purchased from the Welsh Ambulance Service has been installed on the outside of the building in Station Close.

08/12/2021
Alban Dunn wins 'Best of Brecon' Trustee Award

Alban Dunn wins 'Best of Brecon' Trustee Award

Alban Dunn wins 'Best of Brecon' Trustee Award - a new awards programme launched by Brecon Town Council to celebrate the contribution of local volunteers.

02/07/2021
Pat Hart - My time volunteering at Abbeyfield Brecon as a Trustee/Chairman

Pat Hart - My time volunteering at Abbeyfield Brecon as a Trustee/Chairman

Pat Hart has been a much valued member of Abbeyfield Brecon, serving as a volunteer for many years and now, as he is relocating to London to be near his family he reminisces over his time here.

17/06/2021
Brian Jones - A resident's biography

Brian Jones - A resident's biography

Brian Jones, one of our newest residents, humbly shares his remarkable life with us - from service in the Royal Navy, encounters with royalty, to a love of languages and rugby!

28/04/2021
Canon Clyde Johnson - A Resident's Biography

Canon Clyde Johnson - A Resident's Biography

Some of our residents would like to share their story with you. Here, Canon Clyde Johnson shares his extremely interesting and truly moving memories.

12/03/2021