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Abbeyfield House under threat
Abbeyfield House in Dobbins Lane has been offering supported living accommodation in flats, with meals, for decades. The residents play a full part in the life of Wendover, and Abbeyfield House was recognised by a Community Service award in 2021, Service with a Smile, from Wendover Parish Council for professional service, caring excellence and cheerful atmosphere. They have featured in the Parades associated with Wendover Celebrates in recent years and in 2022 were the Judges’ winner in the annual Wendover Scarecrow Trail. They hold coffee mornings several times a year, splitting any profit between their own residents’ fund and the local charities they support. They also give volunteering opportunities to Guides (to earn badges) and candidates for Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Imagine the distress caused to residents in their 80s, 90s and often 100s, too, to receive an invitation to a meeting on 19 May as the
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futures of 41 homes within The Abbeyfield Society are under review. On 30 May, our MP, Rob Butler, sent a letter to The Abbeyfield Society asking that the needs of the residents should be fully taken into account – not simply financial – and asking for a meeting. Residents volunteered for tasks to help and some over 90s who can only walk long distances with a stroller, delivered leaflets to neighbours. Neighbours also volunteered to deliver the leaflets once they saw these senior leafleteers at work. /continued on page 18
RAF Flypast
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To celebrate the completion of training at RAF Halton, a flypast will take place, weather permitting. Wednesday 12 and 26 July 2023
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