Remembrance Day – A Resident’s Experience
This Remembrance was even more poignant as we all looked back upon the Centenary of the First World War and remembered all the young servicemen that were killed or injured during the conflict. One of …
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Why We Remember
Some of you may remember Alexandra Doyle, she is the daughter of Director of Care & Service Development, Pauline Shaw and has also worked at The Royal Star & Garter Homes as a member of bank s…
A Clean Getaway
I saw Eddie at the far end of the hallway and I thought to myself, “He’s early!” I knew this because I was 15 minutes early, with the intention of chatting with both Eddie and Zac before their shift…
A Neighbour Calls
A Wednesday morning was unfolding in true Royal Star & Garter fashion, with the buzz of residents and staff either preparing to go out on a trip, attend physiotherapy, enjoy the company of volunte…
Pets as Therapy
Pets don’t judge or ask questions, they simply provide unconditional love, which is very important to most pet owners and to our residents. At The Royal Star & Garter Homes we are dedicated to he…
WW1 Battlefields Trek – Final Thoughts
Since returning to Blighty from the Ypres Salient, the trekkers have now had a bit of time to rest weary feet and let the past few days sink in. I’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible feedback from t…
WW1 Battlefields Trek – Day 4
Our final day of the WWI Battlefields Trek saw another early start as we took a short bus journey to Kemmelberg, a 156m high hill to the south of the Salient. We looked out towards the east where th…
WW1 Battlefields Trek – Day 3
If yesterday was an opportunity to grasp the geography of the Ypres Salient, then our second trekking day has been a chance to visualise the leafy green fields as they would have been after four years…