Bath WWII Veteran, 100, Finally Receives War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran medals worldwarii bath royalnavy military recognition legacy centenarian carehome Jack Rugg, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his war medals after an extraordinary wait of 80 years. Joining the Royal Navy at just 16, Jack served his country bravely during the war, but … Read More
Former Somerset Care Home Approved to Operate as 35-Bed HMO Sunday, March 1, 2026 wincanton somerset hmo planning carehome retrospective accommodation housing licensing development Carrington House, a care home in Wincanton, Somerset, built in the 1970s and closed by Somerset Care in 2023, has been granted retrospective permission to operate as a 35-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Located north … Read More
Former Somerset Care Home Approved to Continue as 35-Bed HMO Sunday, March 1, 2026 carrington somerset wincanton hmo planning residential carehome housing development accommodation Carrington House, a former care home in Wincanton, Somerset, has been granted retrospective planning permission to operate as a 35-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Originally built in the 1970s, the facility was closed … Read More
Somerset Couple Celebrate Remarkable 80 Years of Marriage Tuesday, February 17, 2026 marriage longevity wartime love celebration anniversary carehome bupa valentine somerset A Somerset couple, Ray and Win Booth, are marking an extraordinary milestone: 80 years of marriage. Their journey began in 1943 during World War II and culminated in their wedding in 1946, making them one of the UK’s … Read More
Dementia Care Home Blossoms with Supportive Neighbourhood Garden Centre Saturday, November 22, 2025 dementia care activities community garden somerset carehome sensory support neighbourhood Residents of Camelot House and Lodge, a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, have discovered a delightful source of joy and engagement just across the street: Blackdown Garden Centre. This nearby garden … Read More
Land Girl Celebrates 100 Years with Royal Birthday Wishes and Family Joy Sunday, November 9, 2025 landarmy worldwarii centenarian royaltribute resilience carehome family wartime celebration gardening Olivia Thornton Paget, fondly known as Peggy, a former World War II Land Girl, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and cherished memories. The milestone event took place at Ivybank House Care Home in … Read More