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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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…
Memories of D-Day
Today, we mark the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Europe and remember the sacrifices of those who fought and died for our freedom. The D-Day Landings were the assault phase of Operation Overlord…
The Importance of Volunteers
The word volunteer has its origins in the late 16th century and actually derives from someone who “offers himself for a military service” by M. Fr. Voluntaire. It wasn’t until 1630 that the word was u…
The NAAFI Wagon
Our new mobile shop rolled in to our Surbiton Home last Tuesday and was warmly greeted by residents. Affectionately named the NAAFI Wagon, it is stocked with useful items such as stamps, shampoo, bisc…
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…