Author Archives for Clive Price

How to survive a dementia winter

December 13, 2021 2:32 pm Published by Comments Off on How to survive a dementia winter

Winter brings darker days – especially for people with dementia. But family and friends can light their way. Leading dementia...


MMHS residents Derek and Janet Aldridge visit Elvis Presley's former home Graceland.

The wonder of Derek

September 15, 2021 8:23 pm Published by Comments Off on The wonder of Derek

Mixing Wesley with Presley sounds like the work of a clever DJ. But it’s just what MMHS resident Revd Derek...


MMHS residents Derek and Kathleen Lund relax on their sofa at home.

How to face your fear of computers

September 15, 2021 4:04 pm Published by Comments Off on How to face your fear of computers

Computers would leave him cold. Now Revd Derek Lund is warming to them – thanks to the creative collaboration between...


SUMMER 2021

August 23, 2021 3:54 pm Published by Comments Off on SUMMER 2021

Trained to cope with an ambush, Martin Swan couldn’t find a fast getaway from God. Read Martin’s story of how...


SPRING 2021

March 30, 2021 3:08 pm Published by Comments Off on SPRING 2021

It’s ‘all shook up’ for Roof ‘n’ Roots. Not only does our regular publication have a bold new design, but...


MMHS resident Revd Robert Davies and his granddaughter Emily proudly display a copy of his book about life during lockdown.

How to push through the pandemic

March 3, 2021 2:42 pm Published by Comments Off on How to push through the pandemic

Making masks from knicker elastic, telling Groucho Marx jokes, sharing ‘worship workout’ YouTube clips, cooking Bali-style on Zoom, trampolining for...


MMHS resident Meryl Bedford and her late husband Derek, who was wearing his official robes as Mayor of Ross-on-Wye.

How Meryl beat the lockdown blues

February 15, 2021 7:13 pm Published by Comments Off on How Meryl beat the lockdown blues

Meryl Bedford was one of millions hit by lockdown loneliness.  She was desperate to do something to lift her spirits,...


WINTER 2020

January 19, 2021 3:28 pm Published by Comments Off on WINTER 2020

Let’s face it. We’ve all struggled over the past year. We hope you find encouragement and inspiration in the latest...


MMHS residents Norman and Jan Hooks with their tandem, by the seaside.

‘It felt like coming home’

August 4, 2020 10:42 am Published by Comments Off on ‘It felt like coming home’

Norman and Jan Hooks found peace with their past – and a future together. Norman grew up amid fierce religious...