Surbiton care home hosts open days for veterans and their partners
A care home in Surbiton will throw open its doors to the veterans’ community when it hosts two open days.…
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WWII barrage balloon operator celebrates 100th birthday
An Air Force veteran who helped bring down deadly Nazi rockets and later assisted with Allied attacks on occupied territory, has celebrated her 100th birthday.…
School children, teachers and RAF veterans raise money for Royal Star & Garter
A school in Surbiton is helping veterans in its local care home by taking part in a charity walk.…
Royal Star & Garter residents gear up for Christmas
Residents at Royal Star & Garter have helped decorate their care homes as they prepare for Christmas.…
‘A pint of Guinness saved my life’ – WWII soldier dodged a deadly Nazi rocket attack
A WWII soldier has recalled how ‘the toss of a coin and a pint of Guinness’ probably saved his life from a Nazi rocket attack, 80 years ago.…
Soldier recalls cooking Christmas dinner for 200 men in South Korea
An Army veteran has remembered the difficulties he faced cooking Christmas dinner for hundreds of soldiers in a challenging environment, while serving in South Korea exactly 70 years ago.…
Care home recreates white wedding for grandmother
A care home in Solihull has hosted a white wedding after one of its residents was forced to miss her grandson’s nuptials.…
WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday with ‘Hollywood’ party
A WWII veteran has celebrated her 103rd birthday with a party in Solihull, ‘attended’ by some of Hollywood’s top stars.…