Bridport residents reflect on war time efforts this Armed Forces Day
At HC-One’s St James’ Park Care Home in Bridport, Dorset, residents and colleagues at the home have commemorated the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces this Armed Forces Day, taking place on June 29.
Residents enjoyed looking through old toys and child’s clothing and shared their stories about being in the army and the roles of their families as part of the war effort.
At the end of the session, residents relaxed and reminisced as wartime music was played on an old gramophone which brought back lots of happy memories.
Resident, Philip Wilson, aged 96, also enjoyed discussing his time as an Air Raid Precaution Messenger.
Mihaela Barbulescu, Home Manager at St James’ Park Care Home commented: “Residents really enjoyed looking at the variety of wartime memorabilia and this provoked some amazing memories which were shared with each other.”