“It was absolutely fantastic” – Broughton House veteran steps aboard HMS Prince of Wales

By Alfie Mulligan 13th December 2024 Broughton, Community, News 0 comments

A veteran from Broughton House was able to have a “magnificent day” as he stepped aboard HMS Prince of Wales  […]

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HMS Prince of Wales crew make ‘inspiring’ visit to Broughton House Veterans

By Alfie Mulligan 9th December 2024 Broughton, News 0 comments

Veterans of Broughton House were visited by crew members from HMS Prince of Wales during the aircraft carriers visit to […]

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Salford veterans home honoured with gold award

By Alfie Mulligan 23rd September 2024 Broughton, News 0 comments

A Salford veterans care home that has looked after the armed forces for more than 100 years has won a […]

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WW2 veteran from Salford care home given 400+ cards for his 101st birthday

By Katherine Stephenson 25th June 2024 Broughton, Community, News 0 comments

A World War Two veteran from Broughton House said he is ‘overwhelmed’ to receive more than 400 cards for his […]

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Broughton House marks D-Day with 1940s-themed party

By Katherine Stephenson 7th June 2024 Culture, Food & Drink, History 0 comments

A 100-year-old D-Day veteran attended a 1940s-themed party at his veterans care home to mark the 80th anniversary of the […]

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Former paratrooper at Broughton House remembers D-Day invasion

By SalfordNow Test 6th June 2024 History 1 comment

A 100-year-old D-Day veteran at a Salford care home remembers flying in on gliders to capture vital bridges ahead of the […]

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Broughton House care home given interactive ‘magic table’ worth 10k

By Katherine Stephenson 13th May 2024 Broughton, Community, News 2 comments

An interactive ‘magic table’ worth £10,000 has been gifted to the Broughton House Veteran Care Village to improve patients’ wellbeing.  […]

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Two Salford D-Day veterans turn 100 this month

By Katherine Stephenson 22nd December 2023 Broughton, Community, Features, News 0 comments

Two honourable D-Day veterans who live in Salford are celebrating their 100th birthdays this month. Peter Belcher marked his milestone […]

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Golfers help raise 3,000 for Salford veteran care village

By Katherine Stephenson 21st December 2023 Broughton, Community 0 comments

A Christmas fair has helped golfers raise an impressive £3,000 cash boost for Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. […]

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Salford war hero’s son on fundraising mission for Broughton House in his father’s memory

By Jalen Bowmaker Barlow 1st June 2021 Broughton, News 0 comments

The son of a Royal Marine Commando is chalking up the miles to raise money for Broughton House, where his father lived for the last three years of his life.

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