Branch News: Walton

Walton Branch Flies the Flag for St George

Following suit of many local businesses and shops, Walton branch of Lodge Brothers adorned their window with a St George flag to celebrate the Patron Saint’s day last Thursday. ...

Mothers’ Day Marked By Lodge Brothers Walton

Lodge Brothers staff remembered those Mothers no longer with us by displaying flowers and a beautiful poem in the branch windows, inviting all to come in and share their special memories. District Manager Bill Wilde said “It is a special time of year to celebrate our Mothers, and at Lodge Brothers we wanted to be able to offer the local community the chance to remember those who are no longer with us. Mums may have...

Funds Raised for Home Start by Lodge Brothers Walton

The staff at Lodge Brothers Walton were delighted to welcome Carol Hodges (Manager) and Gill Robinson (Family Support Coordinator) from the charity ‘Home Start’ to the branch, to present them with a cheque for £150 for monies raised with donations from the local community. Both Ann McMurray (Branch Arranger) and Sharon Brunn (Relief Branch Arranger), made holly wreaths at Christmas time, which were avai...

Lodge Brothers Christmas Service of Remembrance at St Mary Oatlands

Lodge Brothers hosted a Christmas Service of Remembrance in St Mary Oatlands Church, Weybridge for clients past & present across the region to remember their loved ones at this special time of year. Just under two hundred people from the local community attended and lit candles in the service which was led by Reverend Steve Brunn. It was a very moving service with carols led by the church choir and music from gu...

Lodge Brothers Christmas Holly Wreaths Made for Charity

Sharon Brunn and Ann McMurray, both Branch Arrangers with Lodge Brothers, got together this year to make Christmas Holly Wreaths for the festive season to raise money for a good cause. Ann, our Walton Branch Arranger explained, “It is a special time of year for families, therefore Sharon and I decided that we would offer the wreaths in exchange for donations to ‘Home Start’, a charity that offers suppor...

World War I Centenary Anniversary Remembered at Walton Branch

Lodge Brothers branches are commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the start of the First World War with patriotic window displays at their branches. Here we have a wonderful display at Walton branch which includes a copy of a newspaper from the time, flags, poppies and photographs. ...

Bus Enthusiast Stuart Geddes Makes Final Journey in Routemaster Bus

On Friday 20th June, Lodge Brothers in Walton conducted the funeral of Stuart Geddes Stirling, a local engineering enthusiast and model bus & train collector. His partner Craig Robson thought it would be a fitting send-off for him to make his final journey on a double decker bus! Lodge Brothers were able to arrange for the converted Routemaster Bus to carry Mr Geddes and his mourning party from his home in Ri...

Lodge Brothers Walton & Weybridge Bring Spring Cheer to Sutton Lodge & Clare House

Staff from Lodge Brothers Walton & Weybridge joined forces this year to ensure that the local nursing homes did not get forgotten during the Easter period. With bunches of daffodils and freshly baked hot cross buns, Jane Day, Jackie Packman and Ann McMurray brought smiles to the faces of the residents as they delivered the goodies around the District. Lorraine Roberts, the Manager from Clare House in Walton, and...

Walton Business Group ‘Festival of Light’

As part of the Walton Business Group Christmas initiative, Lodge Brothers Walton placed a Christmas Tree above the branch as part of the Festival of Light. The big switch on was on 30th November with many attending the event to witness the parade and all the decorations in the main street in Walton. ...

Bill Wilde Travels Miles for Smiles!

District Manager Bill Wilde covers quite a few miles at this time of year playing Santa when not looking after clients. Gifts on behalf of the Directors and staff are delivered out to nursing and residential homes for staff and residents to enjoy. Bill said, “The planning starts as early as September which is when I start getting the presents ready and distributed out to each of the branches in my District. As soon...