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We have homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Abbeyfield Wessex Society are a member society of Abbeyfield England, the national membership body that brings together a larger collection of Member Societies operating over 220 homes in England and Wales.
As a society we aim to run all of our homes to a high standard offering tranquil, positive, communal environments for residents to enjoy retirement and later life. We encourage all residents to remain as independent as possible and live life to the full.
Use this site to find out more about us, where our houses are located and how to get in touch.
Abbeyfield Wessex Properties
We have thirteen wonderfully maintained properties in the Wessex area. Find one to suit you below.
Welcoming residents into our community
Abbeyfield Wessex Society are a member society of Abbeyfield England, the national membership body that brings together a larger collection of Member Societies operating over 220 homes in England and Wales.
Although each house is different they all offer the same high standard of safety, security and service.
As a society we aim to run all of our homes to a high standard offering tranquil, positive, communal environments for residents to enjoy retirement and later life. We encourage all residents to remain as independent as possible and live life to the full.
We have heritage at our heart
At Abbeyfield we've been alleviating loneliness for over 60 years.
1955
The first Abbeyfield house opens in Bermondsey.
1963
Abbeyfield Wimborne & District was formed
2004
Abbeyfield Wessex Society was established.
2009
Our largest house, Westbourne House, opens.
2023
We continue to enrich the lives of older people throughout Wessex.
2025
We have Expanded! AWS now have 12 Houses!
Meet the team
The people behind Abbeyfield Wessex Society
Vanessa Booker-Card
CEO
Hatty Cantrill
Director of Operations
Tamsin Wadsworth
Director of Finance and Business Support
Natalie Bain
Marketing Manager
Graham Jenkins
Head of Property and Maintenance
Fiona Courage
Accounts Assistant
Ellie Bale
Administrator
Caroline Slater
Administrator
Our Resident Events
Throughout the year, the Abbeyfield England Wessex team puts on a varied and engaging calendar of social events for you to enjoy.
Community Monthly Lunch Club - Pennant
Community means everything to us! At Abbeyfield Wessex, we understand how difficult it has been these past few years. We, at Pennant, are delighted to give a warm welcome to our local community with our monthly lunch clubs. For just £7.50, you will be served a home cooked two course lunch followed by fun and conversation. Spaces are limited! Our lunch clubs happen each month on a Thursday from midday. Get in touch with our House Manager, Denise on 01202 718684 for more information.
Weekly Arts and Crafts and Companionship Afternoons at Pennant House
Our Pennant House hold weekly Creative Companionship afternoons, every Wednesday, from 2pm. We get creative, we natter and we create items for charity, such as bonnets for premature babies at Poole Hospital and poppies for the Royal British Legion.
Careers and Volunteering
Find a role to suit your skills at Abbeyfield Wessex.
We run twelve independent living houses throughout Dorset, Hampshire Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Together we are one big family and although each house is different, they all offer the same high standard of safety, security and service. Our team are very special people who make a difference every day to our residents.
📢 We're Hiring: Cook at Macpherson House
We are looking for a Cook to join our team at Macpherson House in Weymouth. All CV's to admin@abbeyfieldwessex.org
Read more & apply Download Job Description (PDF)📢 We're Hiring: Zero Hours Cook – Prestbury House, Cheltenham
We are looking for a Zero Hours Cook to join our team at Prestbury House, Cheltenham. All CV's to admin@abbeyfieldwessex.org
Read more & apply📢 We're Hiring: Cleaner (Zero Hours) – Prestbury House
We are looking for a Zero Hours Cleaner to join our team at Prestbury House. All CV's to admin@abbeyfieldwessex.org
Download Job Description (PDF)📢 We're Hiring: General Assistant – Heathercroft House
We are looking for a General Assistant to join our team at Heathercroft House. All CV's to admin@abbeyfieldwessex.org
Download Job Description (PDF)📢 We're Hiring: General Assistant – Clandon House, Dorchester
We are looking for a General Assistant to join our team at Clandon House, Dorchester. All CV's to admin@abbeyfieldwessex.org
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