Winter Orbiter 2015.pdf

RADIUSLEXHAM PARKWe had a service conductedby the Rev. Brendan Gibbswith support from manyof our local RSA Villageneighbours. Residents withmedals to wear put themon. Margaret played theorgan with Sophia playingthe bugle, a most eerie andpoignant sound.RADIUS MATUAWe celebrated the 100thanniversary of the Gallipolilandings on Friday 24thApril with a remembranceservice in the mainhall. We had some 80people—residents andtheir families, staff andvisitors, who gathered inthe hall, listening to theRev. Neville Harris leadinga very moving service.The remembrance candlewas lit by Mr. Tom Hooperand Mr. Arnold Meyer,both veterans of WWII.There were other decoratedsoldiers amongst theaudience.RADIUS PEPPERTREEPeppertree had a week ofactivities in honour of ourcommemoration of AnzacDay. Our residents knittedAnzac poppies, createdwonderful displays forour walls and baked Anzacbiscuits that were enjoyedby all our residents. On24th April our staff andresidents commemoratedthe one hundredthanniversary of the April2015 Anzac landings onthe Gallipoli Peninsula inTurkey.Terri Ruffell, one of ourresidents, spoke of hertime in the NZ Navy andpaid tribute to our NZdefence forces that havebravely served our countryover the past one hundredyears. Terri is a recipientof the Queen’s ServiceMedal in recognition forher voluntary service tothe community. Terri alsoreceived two Navy ServiceMedals between 1942 and1946.Our residents spoke oftheir memories of fathers,uncles and brotherswho had distinguishedthemselves with theircourage and skill whileserving our country overthe last one hundred years.Some tears were shed withthe sharing of these sad butproud memories.We spoke of the womenof Anzac and thetremendously importantpart they have played bothin supporting our soldiersand, at home, keepingtheir families together.There were memories ofsheets being made fromused flour sacks, bloomersbeing made from parachutesilk, food coupons and thewaiting for letters fromloved ones.LEST WE FORGET - Inhonour of fallen soldiers.12 ORBITER