Royal Star & Garter
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Our charity provides loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia.
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We were honoured to welcome our new Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to our #Surbiton Home. Our residents and staff really enjoyed the visit, sharing that they were "Immensely proud to meet Her Royal Highness."
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We were honoured to welcome our new Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to our #Surbiton Home. Our residents and staff really enjoyed the visit, sharing that they were "Immensely proud to meet Her Royal Highness."
🌍 Today marks #WorldSightDay, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness about vision care and eye health ❤️
#Surbiton resident Jed, lost his sight after sustaining a serious head injury in 1987. He was supported by Blind Veterans UK, before coming to our #Surbiton Home
#Surbiton resident Jed, lost his sight after sustaining a serious head injury in 1987. He was supported by Blind Veterans UK, before coming to our #Surbiton Home
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🌍 Today marks #WorldSightDay, an annual day dedicated to raising awareness about vision care and eye health ❤️
#Surbiton resident Jed, lost his sight after sustaining a serious head injury in 1987. He was supported by Blind Veterans UK, before coming to our #Surbiton Home
#Surbiton resident Jed, lost his sight after sustaining a serious head injury in 1987. He was supported by Blind Veterans UK, before coming to our #Surbiton Home
Our #HighWycombe Home was honoured to welcome General Sir Roly Walker, the head of the #BritishArmy for a visit.
Discussing our model of care and plans for the future, the British Army Chief was told how new services are helping tackle loneliness and isolation within the #veteran community.
Discussing our model of care and plans for the future, the British Army Chief was told how new services are helping tackle loneliness and isolation within the #veteran community.
August 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our #HighWycombe Home was honoured to welcome General Sir Roly Walker, the head of the #BritishArmy for a visit.
Discussing our model of care and plans for the future, the British Army Chief was told how new services are helping tackle loneliness and isolation within the #veteran community.
Discussing our model of care and plans for the future, the British Army Chief was told how new services are helping tackle loneliness and isolation within the #veteran community.
Residents at Royal Star & Garter have enjoyed celebrating the 80th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WWII.
#Veterans in our Homes in #Solihull, #Surbiton, #HighWycombe and #Worthing marked the occasion with concerts, parties, quizzes, and plenty of cake: bit.ly/VJ-Day-80-RSG
#Veterans in our Homes in #Solihull, #Surbiton, #HighWycombe and #Worthing marked the occasion with concerts, parties, quizzes, and plenty of cake: bit.ly/VJ-Day-80-RSG
August 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Residents at Royal Star & Garter have enjoyed celebrating the 80th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WWII.
#Veterans in our Homes in #Solihull, #Surbiton, #HighWycombe and #Worthing marked the occasion with concerts, parties, quizzes, and plenty of cake: bit.ly/VJ-Day-80-RSG
#Veterans in our Homes in #Solihull, #Surbiton, #HighWycombe and #Worthing marked the occasion with concerts, parties, quizzes, and plenty of cake: bit.ly/VJ-Day-80-RSG
📣 We're #hiring 🎉
Join us as a Trust Fundraising Officer, helping us generate funds from major trusts and statutory sources.
If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting veterans and their partners, we want to hear from you! 👋
Find out more here: bit.ly/TrustFundraisingOfficer
Join us as a Trust Fundraising Officer, helping us generate funds from major trusts and statutory sources.
If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting veterans and their partners, we want to hear from you! 👋
Find out more here: bit.ly/TrustFundraisingOfficer
July 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣 We're #hiring 🎉
Join us as a Trust Fundraising Officer, helping us generate funds from major trusts and statutory sources.
If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting veterans and their partners, we want to hear from you! 👋
Find out more here: bit.ly/TrustFundraisingOfficer
Join us as a Trust Fundraising Officer, helping us generate funds from major trusts and statutory sources.
If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting veterans and their partners, we want to hear from you! 👋
Find out more here: bit.ly/TrustFundraisingOfficer
Enjoy 30% off a short-break at our welcoming Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply)
Unwind in beautiful surroundings, with delicious home-cooked food and your own cosy room to relax in.
👉 Find out more today, bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
Unwind in beautiful surroundings, with delicious home-cooked food and your own cosy room to relax in.
👉 Find out more today, bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
July 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Enjoy 30% off a short-break at our welcoming Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply)
Unwind in beautiful surroundings, with delicious home-cooked food and your own cosy room to relax in.
👉 Find out more today, bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
Unwind in beautiful surroundings, with delicious home-cooked food and your own cosy room to relax in.
👉 Find out more today, bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
We would like to say a massive thank you and well done to the Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association for their marvelous efforts at the Kingston Dragon Boat 🐲🚣
Representing our charity and making it all the way to the finals, we couldn't be more proud of their performance!🌟
Representing our charity and making it all the way to the finals, we couldn't be more proud of their performance!🌟
July 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We would like to say a massive thank you and well done to the Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association for their marvelous efforts at the Kingston Dragon Boat 🐲🚣
Representing our charity and making it all the way to the finals, we couldn't be more proud of their performance!🌟
Representing our charity and making it all the way to the finals, we couldn't be more proud of their performance!🌟
Peace of mind this summer
Looking for short-break care in a warm, welcoming setting?
We’re offering 30% off two-week short-breaks at our Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply). Ideal if you’re recovering from illness or your regular support is away.
🔗 bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
Looking for short-break care in a warm, welcoming setting?
We’re offering 30% off two-week short-breaks at our Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply). Ideal if you’re recovering from illness or your regular support is away.
🔗 bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
July 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Peace of mind this summer
Looking for short-break care in a warm, welcoming setting?
We’re offering 30% off two-week short-breaks at our Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply). Ideal if you’re recovering from illness or your regular support is away.
🔗 bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
Looking for short-break care in a warm, welcoming setting?
We’re offering 30% off two-week short-breaks at our Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply). Ideal if you’re recovering from illness or your regular support is away.
🔗 bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
💜 A big thank you to Lady Colin Campbell for once again hosting her annual summer ball in support of our #Worthing Home.
This marked the third time 'Lady C' hosted the Home, raising money for our charity. 160 guests attended the ball, raising an amazing £5,000 🌟
This marked the third time 'Lady C' hosted the Home, raising money for our charity. 160 guests attended the ball, raising an amazing £5,000 🌟
July 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
💜 A big thank you to Lady Colin Campbell for once again hosting her annual summer ball in support of our #Worthing Home.
This marked the third time 'Lady C' hosted the Home, raising money for our charity. 160 guests attended the ball, raising an amazing £5,000 🌟
This marked the third time 'Lady C' hosted the Home, raising money for our charity. 160 guests attended the ball, raising an amazing £5,000 🌟
If you're recovering from an illness or a carer is taking time off, we’re here to help.
This summer, enjoy 30% off a two-week short break at our beautiful Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply).
Learn more: bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
This summer, enjoy 30% off a two-week short break at our beautiful Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply).
Learn more: bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
July 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
If you're recovering from an illness or a carer is taking time off, we’re here to help.
This summer, enjoy 30% off a two-week short break at our beautiful Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply).
Learn more: bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
This summer, enjoy 30% off a two-week short break at our beautiful Surbiton Home when taken by 30 November 2025 (T&Cs apply).
Learn more: bit.ly/SRB-Short-Break-Offer
Our #Worthing Home are hosting its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday 12 July ☀️
The Fayre will feature special guests, live entertainment, a kung fu and military vehicles display, a fun raffle with prizes on offer including tickets to the races at Plumpton, crafts stalls and traditional games 🎡
The Fayre will feature special guests, live entertainment, a kung fu and military vehicles display, a fun raffle with prizes on offer including tickets to the races at Plumpton, crafts stalls and traditional games 🎡
July 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Our #Worthing Home are hosting its annual Summer Fayre on Saturday 12 July ☀️
The Fayre will feature special guests, live entertainment, a kung fu and military vehicles display, a fun raffle with prizes on offer including tickets to the races at Plumpton, crafts stalls and traditional games 🎡
The Fayre will feature special guests, live entertainment, a kung fu and military vehicles display, a fun raffle with prizes on offer including tickets to the races at Plumpton, crafts stalls and traditional games 🎡
Last week we held a series of events and outings to mark #ArmedForcesWeek 🎖️
Shirley, Director of Care & Wellbeing, said: “As a charity providing care to veterans and their families, Armed Forces Day is a moment when we can recognise and thank our military family for their service and sacrifice.
Shirley, Director of Care & Wellbeing, said: “As a charity providing care to veterans and their families, Armed Forces Day is a moment when we can recognise and thank our military family for their service and sacrifice.
July 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last week we held a series of events and outings to mark #ArmedForcesWeek 🎖️
Shirley, Director of Care & Wellbeing, said: “As a charity providing care to veterans and their families, Armed Forces Day is a moment when we can recognise and thank our military family for their service and sacrifice.
Shirley, Director of Care & Wellbeing, said: “As a charity providing care to veterans and their families, Armed Forces Day is a moment when we can recognise and thank our military family for their service and sacrifice.
Our #HighWycombe Home were delighted to welcome the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Lady Howe as part of our #ArmedForcesWeek celebrations 🎖️
Joining the residents in raising the flag, Lady Howe gave a speech about the importance of #ArmedForcesWeek and enjoyed a tour of the Home.
Joining the residents in raising the flag, Lady Howe gave a speech about the importance of #ArmedForcesWeek and enjoyed a tour of the Home.
June 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Our #HighWycombe Home were delighted to welcome the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Lady Howe as part of our #ArmedForcesWeek celebrations 🎖️
Joining the residents in raising the flag, Lady Howe gave a speech about the importance of #ArmedForcesWeek and enjoyed a tour of the Home.
Joining the residents in raising the flag, Lady Howe gave a speech about the importance of #ArmedForcesWeek and enjoyed a tour of the Home.
🎉 Today’s the day! We’re delighted that our #Surbiton Home is shortlisted in the #DementiaCareAwards in ‘The Innovative Spaces Within Residential Care: Design Award’.
This highlights some of the Home’s most cherished spaces, designed to improve #wellbeing for residents living with #dementia. 🤞💛
This highlights some of the Home’s most cherished spaces, designed to improve #wellbeing for residents living with #dementia. 🤞💛
June 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎉 Today’s the day! We’re delighted that our #Surbiton Home is shortlisted in the #DementiaCareAwards in ‘The Innovative Spaces Within Residential Care: Design Award’.
This highlights some of the Home’s most cherished spaces, designed to improve #wellbeing for residents living with #dementia. 🤞💛
This highlights some of the Home’s most cherished spaces, designed to improve #wellbeing for residents living with #dementia. 🤞💛
A vulnerable veteran, who found himself in and out of hospital after being diagnosed with dementia, has found a new home in our #Surbiton Home.
#Army veteran Alfred, was previously living alone, being constantly admitted to Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH).
#Army veteran Alfred, was previously living alone, being constantly admitted to Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH).
June 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
To celebrate #NationalVolunteersWeek, we spoke with #Navy veteran Paul 🎖️
Paul volunteers as part of our Telephone Friendship Service (TFS). After receiving support for his amputation from other charities, he saw an advert for the service and was immediately interested.
Paul volunteers as part of our Telephone Friendship Service (TFS). After receiving support for his amputation from other charities, he saw an advert for the service and was immediately interested.
June 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
To celebrate #NationalVolunteersWeek, we spoke with #Navy veteran Paul 🎖️
Paul volunteers as part of our Telephone Friendship Service (TFS). After receiving support for his amputation from other charities, he saw an advert for the service and was immediately interested.
Paul volunteers as part of our Telephone Friendship Service (TFS). After receiving support for his amputation from other charities, he saw an advert for the service and was immediately interested.
Geoff attends our #HighWycombe Day Care service and often shares his passion for music. As a member of the Hughenden Community Choir, who have previously performed at the Home, Geoff is always eager to get involved, whether it’s singing, dancing or simply enjoying the rhythm.
May 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Geoff attends our #HighWycombe Day Care service and often shares his passion for music. As a member of the Hughenden Community Choir, who have previously performed at the Home, Geoff is always eager to get involved, whether it’s singing, dancing or simply enjoying the rhythm.
#HighWycombe resident Michael discovered a love for painting soon after retiring. His daughter, Sarah, shared: “Painting and sketching have been such a therapeutic part of my dad’s life. I love that, at 95, he’s still encouraged to be creative and stay connected to his earlier passions.”
May 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#HighWycombe resident Michael discovered a love for painting soon after retiring. His daughter, Sarah, shared: “Painting and sketching have been such a therapeutic part of my dad’s life. I love that, at 95, he’s still encouraged to be creative and stay connected to his earlier passions.”
🏃 It's not too late to register and join us for the #Worthing10K!
📅 When: Sunday 8th June, from 9:30am
📍 Where: #Worthing seafront
All funds raised will go towards the care and rehabilitation of disabled #veterans at Care for Veterans.
Find out more & sign up here: bit.ly/CfV-Worthing10k
📅 When: Sunday 8th June, from 9:30am
📍 Where: #Worthing seafront
All funds raised will go towards the care and rehabilitation of disabled #veterans at Care for Veterans.
Find out more & sign up here: bit.ly/CfV-Worthing10k
May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🏃 It's not too late to register and join us for the #Worthing10K!
📅 When: Sunday 8th June, from 9:30am
📍 Where: #Worthing seafront
All funds raised will go towards the care and rehabilitation of disabled #veterans at Care for Veterans.
Find out more & sign up here: bit.ly/CfV-Worthing10k
📅 When: Sunday 8th June, from 9:30am
📍 Where: #Worthing seafront
All funds raised will go towards the care and rehabilitation of disabled #veterans at Care for Veterans.
Find out more & sign up here: bit.ly/CfV-Worthing10k
#Solihull resident Peter has always loved music. Before moving to the Home, he had a setup with large speakers, spending hours enjoying his classical album collection.
May 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
#Solihull resident Peter has always loved music. Before moving to the Home, he had a setup with large speakers, spending hours enjoying his classical album collection.
#Surbiton resident Anne is a passionate artist who has been painting all her life, a love she inherited from her mother. Her room is filled with many of her beautiful creations.
May 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#Surbiton resident Anne is a passionate artist who has been painting all her life, a love she inherited from her mother. Her room is filled with many of her beautiful creations.
In her youth, #HighWycombe resident Carolyn modelled for French fashion houses, including Chanel and Balmain, and regularly attended London Fashion Week with her husband Frank.
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In her youth, #HighWycombe resident Carolyn modelled for French fashion houses, including Chanel and Balmain, and regularly attended London Fashion Week with her husband Frank.
Today marks the beginning of #DementiaActionWeek 💜
This week we’re sharing stories from residents and their loved ones about the power of continuing lifelong hobbies and how these activities support memory and mental #wellbeing for those living with #dementia.
This week we’re sharing stories from residents and their loved ones about the power of continuing lifelong hobbies and how these activities support memory and mental #wellbeing for those living with #dementia.
May 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today marks the beginning of #DementiaActionWeek 💜
This week we’re sharing stories from residents and their loved ones about the power of continuing lifelong hobbies and how these activities support memory and mental #wellbeing for those living with #dementia.
This week we’re sharing stories from residents and their loved ones about the power of continuing lifelong hobbies and how these activities support memory and mental #wellbeing for those living with #dementia.
We're hiring! 📣
Come and join us as a Project Support Officer working on the #VeteranFriendlyFramework project.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us deliver an innovative new national project to support veterans and their partners living in residential care homes.
Come and join us as a Project Support Officer working on the #VeteranFriendlyFramework project.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us deliver an innovative new national project to support veterans and their partners living in residential care homes.
May 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We're hiring! 📣
Come and join us as a Project Support Officer working on the #VeteranFriendlyFramework project.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us deliver an innovative new national project to support veterans and their partners living in residential care homes.
Come and join us as a Project Support Officer working on the #VeteranFriendlyFramework project.
This is an exciting opportunity to help us deliver an innovative new national project to support veterans and their partners living in residential care homes.
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WWII veterans at Royal Star & Garter care homes have been remembering Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago
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May 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
WWII veterans at Royal Star & Garter care homes have been remembering Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago
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