Issue 186 29.05.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Remembering the landings 80 years later “But when the Frobisher A NEWLYWED whose husband remained afloat, the men were able left their honeymoon to take part to clamber back on board.” in the D-Day offensive has been The crew remained in place for reminiscing ahead of the 80th several days, despite swallowing anniversary of the Normandy substantial amounts of oily sea landings. Mary Holley revealed her husband water while in the Channel, and Lakeview Care Home has unveiled its newest addition with the official opening of its hair later Roy was one of a party sent Roy’s ship was torpedoed during salon. Home manager Shelley Eggison and the Alpha Health Care mascot Alfie the dog cut ashore to establish a signal station the Allied invasion of northern the ribbon at the opening ceremony. The new salon promises a revitalising experience for at the strategically important city France, which commenced on June residents, offering a range of services including hairdressing facilities and a nail bar. Nestled of Caen. 6, 1944. against a serene botanical backdrop, the salon provides an inviting space for residents to Mary added: “I did not know Roy She had married him just a few indulge in self-care and pampering. Shelley said: “ It’s not just a place to get a haircut or a was involved in the landings at the weeks earlier. manicure; it’s a space where they can relax, socialise, and feel rejuvenated. We believe that time, but I assumed he was. And The D-Day assault marked the self-care is an essential part of overall well-being, and we are committed to providing our I stayed positive, I didn’t fear the start of the successful campaign to residents with the highest quality amenities and services.” worst, I expected the best.” liberate Western Europe from Nazi Thankfully, Roy did survive D-Day occupation. and the war. He left the Navy in Mary, 99, now lives at Royal Star & 1946, and the couple went on to Garter in Surbiton. have three children. She had met Roy shortly before see such birds close up. A ‘FLYING visit’ by birds of prey Looking back on Roy’s service the start of WWII. The couple were Team members at the home including kestrels, owls and falcons during WWII, Mary added: “When courting for a year before he was contacted renowned expert Colin thrilled residents at a Dorset care he was called up to the Navy I felt called up to the Navy in 1941. Sutherland, who arranged an home. very proud. Everybody was called Following a three-year posting to Under the guidance of an experienced interactive experience for her and up, so you were no different to the Far East, they married in April fellow residents in the comfort of their handler, the avian stars were greeted everyone else. 1944, after Roy returned home on a with wonder by onlookers at Colten lounge. “I knew there was a war going week’s leave. Care’s Avon Reach home in Mudeford. After viewing an array of birds, on and I would not have seen him The newlyweds honeymooned Denise Marks, companionship team the highlight for Elizabeth was the again for a long time, but that was in Weston-super-Mare, but within leader at Avon Reach, said: “It was a opportunity to hold Kevin the kestrel. that. All I focussed on was that he days they were separated again. pleasure and privilege to help make Smiling throughout and donning a was coming home and we were Though she did not know at the Elizabeth’s wish come true. protective towel on her wrist under getting married.” time, Mary later learned Roy had “Animal visits always get a great Colin’s instruction, Elizabeth was The last D-Day veteran cared left to prepare for D-Day on the reaction here and this was an especially fascinated with the encounter. for at Royal Star & Garter lived cruiser HMS Frobisher. lovely interactive experience for During the visit, Berkshire-based at the Surbiton Home, and died She said: “During the Allied Elizabeth and other residents. You Colin spoke to residents about his work in November 2023, just a month invasion his ship bombarded could see the happiness on people’s rescuing birds of prey, sharing details of before his 100th birthday. Gold Beach in preparation for faces.” their habitats and diets. Wellbeing teams will be hosting the landings. “However, his vessel The visit was a wish come true for And he gave a demonstration showing events and activities to mark D-Day was hit by an enemy torpedo, and resident Elizabeth Longley who had how he had trained Kevin to regain his in each of its three Homes on June fearing it would sink, the crew were 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 Page 1she would like to told carers16:08 how much balance after a wing injury. 6. given orders to abandon ship.
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