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Abbotts Barton Residents’ Wish
At our care homes, we believe no dream is too small, and no wish too big. From gentle moments of nostalgia to exhilarating adventures, we’re proud to help make residents’ wishes come true.
Abbotts Barton residents boarded a vintage steam train to realise their wish of stepping back in time in honour of VE Day.
Abbotts Barton Residents Wish
Inspired by VE Day, residents wanted to enjoy a nostalgic 1940s-style journey on a vintage steam train.
A group from Abbotts Barton in Winchester joined fellow passengers for a scenic ten-mile journey along the Watercress Line from Alresford to Alton. The railway was decorated with red, white, and blue bunting, and many passengers and volunteers wore period clothing to capture the spirit of the 1940s.
“This trip has brought back so many happy memories for me.” – Ruth Williams, resident at Abbotts Barton
The trip carried special meaning for resident Edna ‘Ruth’ Williams.
Ruth was particularly delighted to return to the Watercress Line — she used to travel this very route to school from Alresford to Winchester.
“I remember everyone celebrating the end of the war so clearly, it was a special day to be part of,” Ruth said.
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At our care homes, we believe no dream is too small, and no wish too big. From gentle moments of nostalgia to exhilarating adventures, we’re proud to help make residents’ wishes come true.
