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RAF Veteran Celebrates Emerald Wedding Anniversary

Bert Ryder is a veteran of the Royal Air Force and whilst the RAF celebrates its 97 years in operation this year, Bert and his wife Jean celebrated their own special milestone, their emerald wedding a…

How Creativity helps Residents living with Dementia

The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull was delighted to hold an art exhibition featuring the work of talented artist and resident, Alec Shaw. Alec lives with dementia at the Home, which cares fo…

Four-legged Friends make Disabled Veterans’ Day

The Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton recently welcomed some wonderful four-legged visitors. Last month the disabled veterans at the Home had a visit from Mr Cheddar, a miniature Palomino pony.…

Jack Ovens dies aged 108

Jack Ovens, a much loved resident at The Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton, died on New Year’s Eve, aged 108. He was believed to be the 49th oldest person in the UK. Born in Teddington, Midd…

Wedding Bells at the Solihull Home

When Solihull grandmother, Joan Senior, had to miss her grandson’s wedding, The Royal Star & Garter Homes came to the rescue. Joan, a resident at The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull, w…