HRH Duke of Kent opens refurbished care home in Croydon  

The Grand Master HRH the Duke of Kent, KG officially opened the RMBI’s fully refurbished, state-of-the-art care home at 
James Terry Court in Croydon on July 24 at a ceremony with the Mayor of Croydon Councillor Yvette Hopley,
 for residents and distinguished guests from the Masonic community.  

The Duke toured the home meeting residents, alongside Grand Secretary Nigel Brown and 
Grand Director of Ceremonies Oliver Lodge on behalf of The United Grand Lodge of England.  

They were joined by leading Freemasons from the Province of Surrey , 
including the Provincial Grand Master Eric Stuart-Bamford, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Derek Barr and other 
members of the Provincial executive of Surrey . Also in attendance were local Masonic volunteers, 
the Association of Friends of James Terry Court , as well as RMBI’s current President James Newman , 
former RMBI President Willie Shackell CBE who presided throughout the rebuild, Chief Executive David Innes and trustees.  

Since becoming an RMBI care home in 1980, the Home has built an excellent reputation. 
 Now rebuilt in the same location, James Terry Court exceeds the latest government guidelines and legislation on size, 
accessibility and facilities, and is ‘future proofed’ to make sure that residents 
and staff remain in the highest level of comfort and safety for many years to come.  

The £10 million refurbishment programme has equipped the home with spacious bedrooms all with 
en-suite wet rooms and fitted with the latest mobility equipment; new dining rooms, entrance and lounge;
 step free access from central facilities to all rooms; a new dementia wing and a unique rooftop garden. 
James Terry Court can now accommodate 76 residents, in addition to offering 13 apartments for independent living.  

Freemasons in the Province of Surrey have generously supported the redevelopment work in a number of ways. 
Springfield Lodge donated £75,000 which funded the building and furnishing of a hairdressing salon and pamper room. 
In addition, a local ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign raised over £25,000 and The Grand Steward’s Lodge donated £20,000.
 The Association of Friends of James Terry Court also provides substantial support each year,
 for example furnishing the new gardens and terraces with furniture, parasols, plants and shrubbery.  

Diane Collins, Home Manager at James Terry Court, said: “Thanks to our new state-of-the-art facilities, 
we are able to care for residents in a way that gives them the individual freedom to really make the most of their later lives. 
We are indebted to the Masonic community, and particularly the Association of Friends of James Terry Court , 
whose generous support enables the highest quality of life for our residents.”  

Since doubling in capacity, the Home currently has vacancies and a small number of flats available to lease or rent. 
To discuss care needs for yourself or a loved one or to view the home, please contact Home Manager Di Collins on 020 8774 5921.
 For apartments, please contact Guy Mackey at Chilcott White on 020 8688 4153.  

The RMBI is delighted to be In Festival with the Province of Surrey from February 2014.  

For more information about James Terry Court , or any of the RMBI’s care services please visit:
 http://www.rmbi.org.uk/  

For further general information please contact:  

Rosie Bower         020 7596 2405         rbower@rmbi.org.uk

   Edna Petzen         020 7596 2406         epetzen@rmbi.org.uk  

About The RMBI - http://www.rmbi.org.uk  

The RMBI has been caring for older Freemasons and their dependants for over 160 years, and operates 17 care homes across
  England and Wales offering high quality care.
 Many of their Homes are registered for both residential and nursing care, and all offer dementia care.  

The RMBI also has a team of Care Advice Visitors who know a great deal about health and welfare rights and benefits.
They can also give advice on all aspects of the services offered by the RMBI and the other Masonic charities, 
and by statutory and voluntary agencies.  

The RMBI believes in treating everyone as an individual.
 Every potential resident is assessed to find out what type of care package would best meet their needs. 
A tailor-made care plan is put together, which is reviewed on a regular basis.
Residents who choose an RMBI Home have the security of knowing that they have a home for life.
 The RMBI are committed to ensuring the individual’s right to dignity, respect, choice and
 control over their own lives is upheld and maintained.