Shawford Springs residents visit Royal Logistics Corps Museum

John, Alan, Vernon and Barry thoroughly enjoyed spending a relaxing afternoon browsing the many exhibits.

Barry said: “I particularly enjoyed spending time in the medal room, it was so interesting seeing such a large collection of medals in one place.”

Shawford Springs resident John and health worker Tim in the medal room (Image: Shawford Springs Care Home)The museum tells the story of more than 200 years of army transport and supply and has a collection on display including Monty’s D-Day Rolls Royce, a range of military horse-drawn and motorised logistics vehicles, weapons and medals.

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Julie House, general manager at Shawford Springs, said: “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day out at the Royal Logistics Corps Museum.

“We do our very best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Shawford Springs as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and it was lovely to hear how our residents enjoyed their trip and enjoyed reminiscing.”

Shawford Springs resident Barry at the Royal Logistics Corps Museum (Image: Shawford Springs Care Home)Shawford Springs care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers.

Barchester Healthcare says it is "committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals."

Shawford Springs provides residential, Dementia and Respite care for 64 residents.