Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale recently welcomed members of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club for a special lunch event.
The event was designed to showcase the home's outstanding facilities and demonstrate its appreciation for the local veteran community.
Opened in January 2025, Greenholme House is Avery Healthcare's newest care home locally, offering expert residential, respite, and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment. The state-of-the-art home places resident wellbeing at the heart of everything it does, providing high-quality care, delicious home-cooked meals, and a holistic programme of activities designed to enrich the lives of residents.
The event gave local veterans the opportunity to tour the impressive new facility, meet residents and staff, and enjoy a lunch prepared by the home's catering team. Greenholme House has a strong connection with the Armed Forces community, both employing veterans among its staff and providing care for veterans living within the home.
Alison McPhail, Client Liaison Manager at Greenholme House, said:
"At Greenholme House we are proud to support those who have served our country. Many of our residents and team members have military connections, and it was a pleasure to welcome members of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club. We wanted to show our appreciation for their service, while also sharing the exceptional care, facilities and community spirit that make Greenholme House such a special place to live and work."
Mark Sugrue, co-founder of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, expressed his gratitude to the team at Greenholme House:
"On behalf of our members, I would like to thank Alison and the excellent Greenholme House Team for their warm hospitality and generosity. We were extremely impressed by the quality of the facilities and the genuine care shown towards residents. It was particularly encouraging to meet veterans among both the residents and staff and to see Avery Healthcare recognising and supporting the veteran community in such a meaningful way."
Mr Sugrue also offered the club's continued support and looked forward to developing a lasting relationship between Greenholme House and the local veteran community.
The visit highlighted the important role that organisations such as Greenholme House play in supporting veterans in later life, while also strengthening connections between generations and fostering community spirit across the Ilkley area.
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