Care home residents in Bridport have been commemorating the service men and women of the Armed Forces.
At HC-One’s St James’ Park Care Home in Bradpole, residents and colleagues at the home have honoured the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces ahead of Armed Forces Day, which takes place on Saturday, June 29.
At the care home, residents have been reminiscing about the war time, including looking through an incredible collection of wartime memorabilia.
Residents enjoyed looking through old toys and child’s clothing, whilst also enjoying sharing their stories about being in the army and the roles of their families as part of the war effort.
Resident, Philip Wilson, aged 96, enjoyed discussing his time as an Air Raid Precaution Messenger.
At the end of the session, residents relaxed and talked as wartime music was played on an old gramophone which brought back lots of happy memories.
Mihaela Barbulescu, home manager at St James’ Park Care Home said: “Residents really enjoyed looking at the variety of wartime memorabilia and this provoked some amazing memories which were shared with each other.”
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