11/08/2025
✨ Resident of the Week – Gerald ✨
When we asked Gerald, "If there was one place you could visit again, where would it be?" — he didn’t hesitate:
“My old gym, Alway ABC (Amateur Boxing Club) in Newport.” 🥊
So of course… we made it happen! 💪
Gerald’s connection to Alway ABC runs deep — not only did he train there, but he helped his close friend Carl open the gym 15 years ago with the goal of getting young people off the streets and into the ring. Carl has been there since day one, and Gerald trained hard right up until a few years ago — even becoming the oldest man to fight a white-collar boxing match in Newport at the age of 70! 🏆
As we reached Newport, Gerald’s face lit up as he recognised the streets, pointing out places from his past and sharing stories along the way.
When we arrived, Carl was there waiting — greeting him like the legend he is. He told everyone:
“Without Gerald, I wouldn’t have opened this gym.”
Gerald met some of the young champions training there today — including two number-one Welsh champions — who were thrilled to hear his stories. He even joked that he plans to have another fight when he turns 100! 🥊😂
The feedback from those at the gym says it all:
“One of a kind”
“True gentleman”
“Stand-up guy”
“Loved by everyone in Newport”
“Legend”
As Gerald put it:
“It was the best day ever — to see everyone again, to see how far the gym has come, and to feel so proud.” ❤️
This day was a perfect reminder that living in a care home doesn’t mean life stops — there are still dreams to chase, goals to reach, and memories to make. No limits.
