News

Read on to keep yourself up to date with the work of the Society.

The printed version of ABS News is sent out to our donors and also distributed in BD magazine and Architectural Technologist.

ABS Golf Day

Coombe Wood Golf Club

Thursday 18 September. Join us for the fifth annual ABS golf day at Coombe Wood Golf club. £300 per term of four - 18 Holes Stapleford competition.

ABS / HOK Sport Fun Run

The Run t-shirt

The ABS / HOK Sport Fun Run took taking place this year on Sunday 22nd June as part of the London Festival of Architecture LFA2008.

Cutting energy bills

Maureen at the Geffrye Museum quiz desk

The ABS has helped Maureen to make her home more energy efficient by replacing an old boiler and fitting double glazing. Thanks to the ABS, her gas bill has been reduced, and she can use her hard earned pension more effectively.

Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon boat racing

Put together a team of 16 rowers and a drummer to get you into the rhythm. A fun-filled teambuilding day is guaranteed and you will be helping your less fortunate colleagues by raising sponsorship money for the ABS.

Poor health caused financial problems

Gordon at a drawing board

When Gordon's health deteriorated, his small practice got into trouble. He was struggling to earn a living wage and couldn't afford to replace his broken-down boiler. The ABS helped with an interest free loan to pay for a replacement.

Chris's Story

Chris Francis

Watch a video of Chris talking about how the ABS helped him when he broke his back. He tells his story here to encourage you to support the ABS.

Nothing will stop me from working.

Ray developed MS in his early 40s, at the worst of times. Unable to walk and in a parlous financial state, the ABS came to his assistance. He still working and looking forward to the future.

Peggy Turns 100

Peggy on her 100th Birthday with ABS Welfare Officer Peta Whiston

Unable to manage in a large house Peggy moved to the Society’s sheltered accommodation, after her husband died in 1983. He had been a partner in the Guildford firm Lewis and Hickey where he had worked for 48 years.

Andrew's Story

Andrew

Soon after qualifying, Andrew developed a brain tumour and became paralysed. During surgery he suffered a cardiac arrest and other complications. He walked into hospital and left in a wheelchair

ABS Council to meet in Cardiff

Stella Saunders, ABS our representative for South Wales

Stella Saunders, Regional representative for South Wales welcomes the ABS Council to Cardiff, and shares her thoughts on 20 years on ABS Council