VJ Day Commemorations In London
Personnel from all three Services commemorated the 70th anniversary of VJ Day in London on Saturday 15 August. It was a historic occasion, which was attended by one of our residents, Bill Beaumont and…
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Why I love My Job
Creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas to create something new and this is a vital skill for any activities co-ordinator. Luckily for us, we don’t have to look far to find creativity i…
My Fundraising Adventure – Ben Shelley
Hello, my name is Ben Shelley and I’m currently 26 years old, living in Raynes Park (near Wimbledon), Greater London. I grew up in Essex and moved to London last year after spending years in different…
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…
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…