Talk Like a Pirate Day is a deliberately silly day, meant to encourage us all to throw off the shackles of adulthood and indulge in a bit in creativity and whimsy.
Charlotte Fawkes
The activities opened up conversations between the men about their time in national service. One resident, David, brought down the book he was given when he enlisted in the Army as a chef. It is still in pristine condition and something he speaks about with great pride.
