World War One Hero’s Medals Get Pride Of Place In Our Museum

A World War One hero’s military medals which his widow had kept in a tin box have gone on display in our museum after his family kindly donated them. Cavalryman Joseph O’Connor, serving with the 13th Hussars, was wounded by shrapnel and thrown from his horse during a battle in Mesopotamia – now Iraq – […]

Sun Shines On Our VE Day Garden Party

Our veterans marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day in glorious sunshine with a garden party featuring entertainment from a 26-strong concert band and a 1940s-style menu. Flags and bunting were on display as 150 people, including residents, staff, relatives, friends and local dignitaries, tucked into food items such as Woolton Pie, spam fritters, corned […]

HMS Prince Of Wales Crew Make ‘Inspiring’ Visit To Broughton House

Crew members from the HMS Prince of Wales with staff and residents at Broughton House Veteran Care Village Crew members from HMS Prince of Wales swapped stories with our veterans during the aircraft carrier’s visit to the north west. Among our residents who met the seven-strong party during their trip to Broughton House were 99-year-olds […]