Alex is off to University
It is true to say that Tuesday April 17th 2012 was one of the proudest days of my life. My daughter Alexandra, also known as Aircraftswoman Doyle, graduated from her basic training at RAF Halton in Bu…
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Bed ‘beauty parade’
An important item of care equipment to which we have been giving a great deal of consideration is the selection of an appropriate bed for the new home in Surbiton. Our existing beds in Richmond were p…
Back in the gas chamber
Well it has been an absolutely manic few weeks since I last posted anything, so apologies for not keeping you all up to date. I have now completed the Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear (CB…
Bulletin from Alex’ Mum!
Hi Everyone I’m writing Alex’s blog for her at her request because it’s an incredibly tough phase for Air Craftswoman Alex just now. She has completed Phase 1 of the basic training and for those of y…
Pyjamas in the workplace
What sounds incredibly unconventional, but makes a lot of common sense? Wearing pyjamas to work, of course! Wearing pyjamas to work is not a gimmick or a money-raising strategy for night staff caring…
Three cheers for 3 Flight
Hello Everyone! I'm back on Beckett 3 Flight and it’s already been an adventure…we've been on the low ropes, played stuck in the mud, had injections, spent a day at the dentist, done lots of team bui…
Fit to resume training in New Year!
Last two weeks before Christmas: I got a little over-excited at the prospect of Christmas and having some leave... I decorated my locker with fairy lights and tinsel, and had two advent calendars (on…
Laundering for charity
It was our charity project week last week - this involved a lot of preparation for our event which took place over the weekend. It was called the 'McTeague Laundrette' and was in aid of the charity ev…