Residents of a Reading care home gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day.
On November 10, residents of Austen House in Lower Earley engaged in various activities to honour the day, including a two-minute silence observed at 11am.
The residents, wearing poppies, also watched the televised service from The Cenotaph.
Participating in therapeutic activities, they coloured poppies and created a display.
Among the residents was Emmanuel, who served for 22 years in the British Army.
Proudly wearing his numerous medals, he shared his experiences as the first officer of colour in the Blues and Royals, contributing significantly to various missions in the United Nations, Germany, Singapore, Cyprus, Malaya, and Kenya.
Michael, another resident, emphasised the importance of remembering the sacrifices of those who fought and considering ongoing global conflicts.
Arturas Repkovas, general manager at Austen House, highlighted the personal ties many residents have to the military and the importance of marking Remembrance Day.
He said: "We have many residents with personal ties to the military and many who have experienced conflict either at home or abroad so it was important to us to mark Remembrance Day and honour the contribution of everyone involved in the World Wars and in subsequent conflicts."
Austen House is operated by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's largest care providers, committed to delivering high-quality care across its homes and hospitals.
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