The weekend’s devastating flooding in Monmouth left many families facing sudden disruption, with roads, homes and community buildings affected across the town. Although Gibraltar Nursing Home was spared the damage of the flood – due to its location – the team soon discovered that six of their own staff members and their families had been directly hit by the floods, along with countless other residents locally.
The devastating floods that transformed Monmouth overnight.
Among those affected was a team member who, together with their partner and their one-day-old baby, had to seek temporary refuge at the leisure centre. When the home learned what had happened, they collected the family and arranged temporary accommodation for them within the Gibraltar Care Village, giving them somewhere safe, warm and close to support.
Local councillor Martin Sweeney shared his appreciation on Facebook, noting: “I’d heard that an employer was helping and really glad they’re safe and well. There are plenty of donated clothes, nappies etc at the Methodist Hall if needed and there have been some lovely offers of help with food.”
Wanting to play their part for the wider community too, the team made a trip to the local supermarket, filling their car with food supplies. Everything was donated to the Monmouth Methodist Church and has since been passed on to the Monmouth and District Foodbank, where parcels are ready for anyone who may need them.
The home made a run to the local supermarket, filling their car with food supplies and donating everything to the Monmouth Methodist Church.
In the days that followed, the home also offered the use of their wheelchair-accessible minibus to anyone struggling with transport as a result of the disruption.
Home Manager Verity Walmsley said, “Our thoughts are with those affected by the terrible events that Monmouth and the surrounding areas faced over the weekend. Please remember: if there is anything we can do as a home to support any of you, do not hesitate to reach out.”
She continued, “The generosity shown by the Monmouth community has been truly overwhelming to witness. The Monmouth Mutual Aid and Assistance Group have been amazing, and everyone’s efforts to prepare food for those who are not able has been incredibly touching.”
The Methodist Church remains well stocked with donations — including clothing, shoes, toys, baby essentials and toiletries — and is inviting anyone who needs support to visit. Everything is freely available, and volunteers are on hand to help wherever they can.