• Lear House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT

Abbeyfield
Hoylake & West Kirby

Celebrating Community with St Agnes Pre-School

As part of this year’s Abbeyfield Week celebrations, which run from 9–22 June, we’re shining a light on something close to our hearts here at Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby Society – our brilliant bond with St Agnes Pre-School Group.

A woman pulls a funny face while sitting on the floor with young children holding sticks at St Agnes Pre-School, as two older women from the community watch from chairs in the background.
Three elderly women sit in armchairs by a window, wrapped in blankets. One claps her hands while the others rest theirs on their laps, sharing a moment of togetherness reminiscent of St Agnes Pre-School gatherings.
A young woman from St Agnes Pre-School waves colourful ribbons to create bubbles, entertaining an elderly woman in a wheelchair inside a bright community room with large windows and red chairs.
Two young children from St Agnes Pre-School play with toy shakers in front of an elderly woman, sharing smiles and joy in a brightly lit community room.

You can’t miss the excitement in the air when the children arrive – and judging by the beaming smiles, the feeling is mutual! The little ones from St Agnes are regular visitors and our residents absolutely love spending time with them.

In these snapshots, you’ll see one of our favourite sessions – Popcats Music Time with the ever-wonderful Caroline. There’s music, dancing, laughter and just the right amount of chaos. After all the excitement, we wind down with some shared reading – a quiet moment that brings just as much joy as the noisy bits.

Children and elderly women from the community play together indoors at St Agnes Pre-School, smiling and holding colourful scarves amid chairs, windows, and scattered items on the floor.
In a cosy community lounge, a group of elderly people hold the edges of a large, colourful parachute, guided by a woman from St Agnes Pre-School standing in the background.
Two elderly women are seated in armchairs; one is reading a book to a young boy from the St Agnes Pre-School community, while a walking stick rests between them.
An elderly woman sits in a chair reading a children’s book to a young boy at St Agnes Pre-School, both engaged and demonstrating the warmth of community learning together.
An elderly woman from the St Agnes Pre-School community reads a book to a young boy, while another elderly woman sits nearby in an armchair, watching them.
An elderly woman reads a colourful children’s book to a young girl standing beside her in a bright, cosy room at St Agnes Pre-School, creating a warm sense of community.

It’s a perfect example of what community-centric living means to us at Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby. It’s not just about Residential Care – it’s about building connections that make a real difference.

Seeing generations come together like this is incredibly special. It brings energy, conversation and plenty of giggles into the home. Our residents light up when the children walk through the door and it’s easy to see the long-lasting impact these visits have – on both sides.

A young boy in a yellow shirt and an elderly woman sit together, reading a children’s book at St Agnes Pre-School, sharing a special community moment as the boy points to the page.
An elderly woman sits with a blanket and a walking frame, reading a picture book to two young boys from the St Agnes Pre-School community, who are eagerly pointing at the pages.
An elderly woman in a lavender jumper sits in a chair, chatting with a young boy from St Agnes Pre-School who stands beside her.
Young children and elderly women from the St Agnes Pre-School community interact and play with yellow toys in a brightly lit room furnished with armchairs and large windows.

This Abbeyfield Week, we’re celebrating more than a calendar date. We’re celebrating relationships, joy and the kind of adaptable care that brings people together in the most heartwarming ways.

Keep following along for more of the magic – because community is at the very heart of everything we do.

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