Armed Forces Day 2015 – A Navy Veteran’s Story
Armed Forces Day on 27 June is an opportunity for the nation to show its respect for members of the British Armed Forces, past and present, and to share their stories of sacrifice and courage. One …
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Military Nurses strengthen ties with Solihull’s disabled veterans
Disabled veterans at The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull welcomed student nurses, nursing officers and a military chaplain from Birmingham City University to share their experiences at a spec…
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.…
Schoolboy raises funds for The Royal Star & Garter Homes
A young supporter of The Royal Star & Garter Homes, nine-year-old Joseph Tassell, walked from Surbiton to Richmond to raise money for the Charity last December. Joseph lives near to the Surbit…
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…