Veterans read Poet Laureate’s poem marking Armistice centenary
Residents, staff and volunteers from The Royal Star & Garter Homes have recited a poem written to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.…
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How residents are commemorating the Armistice centenary
Residents from The Royal Star & Garter Homes have made poppies ahead of the Armistice centenary on 11 November.…
Veterans’ care home celebrates resident’s 102nd birthday
Friends and family gathered at The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton to celebrate the 102nd birthday of Marjorie ‘Johnnie’ Steiner.…
Sister raises money for veterans’ charity as thank you for caring for her war hero brother
The sister of a war veteran badly injured in Iraq is raising money for The Royal Star & Garter Homes.…
WW2 Spitfire pilot shares his wartime experience
On 1st April 2018, the RAF celebrated 100 years since its formation. The Royal Star & Garter Homes, a Charity that provides specialist care for veterans and their partners who live with disability or …
Remembering the bravery of women who served
This year marks the centenary of women being legally permitted to serve in the Armed Forces. As the nation pauses to reflect on the lives sacrificed in conflict this Armistice Day, it is important to …
His First Tour was his Last
Severely wounded at 19, veteran Stephen Vause shares his story for Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to honour the bravery and commitment of British Service personnel both past an…
Remarkable Lives
We have had the privilege of caring for many inspirational veterans over the years. Here are the stories of just a few. Denis Hills In 1997, The Spectator described Denis Hills as 'that Hero of …