Recently, one of the residents (fondly known as family members) at Edenmore Nursing Home, John Baker, celebrated his birthday with an outing to Ilfracombe Harbour. Joined by a close friend and fellow family member, Pamela Baines, John spent the day soaking up the sights of the Quay, admiring the iconic Verity statue, and – most excitingly – fulfilling a lifelong dream: seeing a full-sized lifeboat up close.
A boat enthusiast, John was thrilled to visit the impressive
vessel at the RNLI Ilfracombe Lifeboat Station. The lifeboat crew gave him an
informative tour, explaining the many ropes and knots required in their work,
and even letting him try on one of their safety helmets.
To mark the occasion, the crew presented John and Pamela
with a commemorative plaque - a thoughtful gesture that touched John deeply.
Afterwards, the pair spent a relaxed afternoon watching the boats come and go
from the harbour, enjoying ice creams in the seaside air.
Back at Edenmore, John couldn’t wait to share his adventure
with team members and fellow family members, encouraging everyone to visit the
harbour themselves and telling them, ‘I’ll never forget that day’. Gayle
Cooper, home manager, shared, ‘he hasn’t stopped talking about the day since.’ The
lifeboat crew has now been invited to Edenmore Nursing Home to give a talk on
lifesaving at sea.
Edenmore Nursing Home is a Devon Nursing Home located close to Ilfracombe town centre in North Devon, with costal views. The home supports individuals who require Nursing and Dementia Care.
To find out more about the home, please
visit https://www.edenmorenursinghome.com/
