FORMER Salvation Army captain Doreen Weeder, 91, proudly wore her uniform again when members of the charity visited her Sheffield care home for a special event.
Doreen, a resident at The Laurels and The Limes Care Home, left the Salvation Army in 1971 and hadn’t worn her uniform for many years.
Her navy blue jacket and matching trousers still fitted more than 50 years later, however, when Major Angela Noble and other members of the Salvation Army visited the care home.
Doreen even had her old service tambourine, which she brought out and played while the visitors, residents and care home staff sang a hymn.
The visit from the Salvation Army was to collect donations for its foodbank, including food, toiletries and other household goods. Residents, staff and visitors at The Laurels and The Limes Care Home had been gathering items for weeks to support the charity’s work.
The visitors also took the opportunity to speak about and remember the sacrifices past and present of service men and women in conflicts around the world.
Doreen read a poem as part of the event, before speaking to the Salvation Army officers about her own career in the charity.
Zoe O’Neill, home manager at The Limes, said: “It was especially moving to see Doreen in her uniform again. She was overjoyed at getting to join in the service and gave a lovely recital.
“All our residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the visit and the SA were very grateful for the food donations. A massive thank you goes to all those who donated.”