As one of the most trusted residential care homes in East Sussex, Roselands Residential Care Home in Brede, near Rye, proudly marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) with a touching celebration filled with music, stories and community spirit. But this year’s event held even more meaning thanks to a remarkable personal connection from one of our very own residents, Mr Barry Paige.
Barry Paige, a much-loved resident of Roselands Residential Care Home, shared rare and treasured photographs from VE Day in 1945 — including a lively street party he attended as a child and a formal photograph from his time in National Service. These black-and-white images brought living history to life, reminding us of the strength and joy of post-war community resilience.
Mr Paige’s photos became the centrepiece of our 2025 celebrations, sparking heartfelt conversations, storytelling and nostalgia among our residents, families and care team.
On Thursday, 8th May, our lounge was transformed into a patriotic scene. Residents dressed in red, white and blue, joined in for wartime singalongs and enjoyed traditional cream tea complete with scones, jam and plenty of smiles. The music echoed familiar wartime tunes, creating a warm and lively atmosphere for all.
These moments reflect Roselands’ commitment to making every day meaningful — combining personalised care with joy, connection and cultural celebration.
Nestled in the peaceful village of Brede, Roselands Residential Care Home is more than just a care home — it’s a vibrant part of the local community. We proudly welcome families from across East Sussex and nearby Kent, including:
Rye, Peasmarsh, Camber, Winchelsea, Playden, Udimore, Iden, Beckley, Northiam, Broad Oak (Brede), Wittersham, Appledore, Rolvenden, Benenden, Tenterden and other surrounding towns and villages.
This deeply rooted connection to the region enhances the sense of familiarity and belonging that residents and families feel from day one.
Whether it’s VE Day or any ordinary Thursday, our mission remains the same: to create a home where memories are made and every resident is valued.
If you’re exploring residential care homes in Rye or nearby villages such as Peasmarsh, Camber, or Northiam, we invite you to visit Roselands. Discover how we combine expert care with community, culture and heartfelt connection.
Roselands Residential Care Home – More than care. A home full of life.
Despite a successful stint as one of the youngest finance directors in London, specialising in mergers and acquisitions for a prominent advertising company, Marc found his professional success to be hollow. Driven by a desire to serve the community, he left the lucrative world of finance to establish an accountancy practice and business consultancy in Lewisham. His mission was clear: guide local start-ups and small businesses toward financial transparency and profitability.
As Marc’s consultancy flourished, he received a crucial call from Eleanor in 2005, who was struggling to keep her nursing agency afloat after 26 years. Marc took on the challenge, initiating a leap of faith that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. Today, the Eleanor Healthcare Group stands as a model business in the care sector, with over 1500 dedicated members, fluent in 112 languages, supporting over 3000 clients. The senior staff, with a combined experience of over 100 years in health and social care, has been instrumental in guiding and participating in the organisation’s remarkable growth.
Marc draws inspiration from his team of staff care workers and frontline keyworkers, acknowledging their role in preserving the life and dignity of the most vulnerable in the community. He emphasises that Eleanor is an organization with people at its core, having created a paradigm shift in the care sector with the driving principle that social care is about people, not processes. In 2009, Marc introduced the concept of person-centric care, responding to a request from Richmond Council. Eleanor Healthcare Group led the transformation, offering tailor-made services and pioneering an outcomes-based approach in collaboration with local authorities. The organisation then took a leading role in preventive care, integrating health and social care services and introducing a novel caring model to Lewisham Council based on the Buurtzorg model.
Despite numerous achievements, Marc sees success as just the beginning. The Eleanor family remains ready to take another leap of faith, with trust in people above processes. In the face of mounting challenges to health and social care systems, Marc has been steering Eleanor to the forefront of much-needed innovation within the UK and globally. Eleanor Healthcare Group takes pride in its identity, never compromising integrity and always preserving its true essence. The commitment to taking the road less travelled is evident as it approaches the next fork in the future of healthcare, promising to continue breaking new ground and redefine possibilities.