Tag: Salford Veterans

Gary with Peter Barlow on the HMS Prince of Wales

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

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

HMS Prince of Wales visits Broughton House - via Broughton House

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

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

Salford D-Day veterans at Broughton House.

Two Salford D-Day veterans turn 100 this month

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

Paul Bowers and Claire Street. Photo permission given by Claire Street

“We just wanted to give them something special” – Royal Chelsea Hospital hosts Salford veteran’s club following military donations

Veterans from across Salford have visited a hospital in London, having donated personalised walking sticks to Chelsea Pensioners in the capital.

Credit: Caitlin Lord

“We just have a different way of dealing with shizzle” – Salford Armed Forces and Veterans breakfast club offer support in the community

Salford hosts an Armed Forces and Veterans breakfast club every Saturday, using humour to help tackle loneliness and mental health […]

Members of the 236 (Manchester) Squadron at Broughton House's VE Day celebrations. Photo Credit: Broughton House Veteran Care Home Village

“Our brilliant staff team helped to make VE Day extra-special for our residents” – Broughton House celebrates VE Day in style

Residents in Broughton House Veterans Care Home Village celebrated the 76th anniversary of VE Day in style, as well as […]

“Let’s take a grip of our teenagers and bring them back”- A call for foster carers in Salford

“Let’s take a grip of our teenagers and bring them back”- A call for foster carers in Salford

Val Hogan has been in foster care recruitment for six years and now runs her own company. Image: Val Hogan […]