Hampton and Gwen to hold Remembrance Ceremony with Former Rotherwas Munitions Worker on 3rd November :: News & Community

Hampton and Gwen to hold Remembrance Ceremony with Former Rotherwas Munitions Worker on 3rd November

Posted: 27-10-2022

Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Nursing Homes on Hampton Park Road in Hereford are to hold a Remembrance ceremony on 3rd November to honour fallen military servicemen from across Britain and the Commonwealth. Welcoming families, friends and members of the local community, attendees will gather in the care homes’ grounds to observe a former Rotherwas Munitions worker, Nancy Billings, unveil a Statue of Remembrance at 12pm.

The event is free to attend, and confirmation of attendance is requested ahead of the event.

· When: Thursday 3rd November at 12pm

· Where: 48-50 Hampton Park Road, Hereford, HR1 1TH

· Contact to confirm attendance: email admin.hamptongrange@rotherwood-group.co.uk, or call 01432 272418

Louise Craddock, Home Manager of Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford, says:

“The Remembrance period is an extremely moving time for our residents. Every year we hand-craft a ‘river’ of poppies cascading out of the Hampton Grange building. This year, it will be a great honour to go one step further and welcome Nancy to unveil a Statue of Remembrance in our grounds for our residents to pay their respects”.

ROF Rotherwas in Herefordshire manufactured weapons and ammunition used by the British military during the First and Second World Wars. Women made up more than 77% of the workforce and 99-year-old Nancy worked at Rotherwas for five years during the Second World War.

Operated by Rotherwood Healthcare, Hampton Grange provides Specialist Dementia Care, whilst Gwen Walford offers Residential and Nursing Care. For more information, please call 01432 272418.

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