Le Platon unveiled plaques honoring Bryan Mauger, Jurat Mike Tanguy and architect Mitch Sneddon, alongside the renaming of a new 2024 wing supporting dementia care.
Le Platon marked a significant moment this weekend as three plaques were unveiled to honor people credited with shaping the care home’s past and future.
The first plaque was dedicated to former director Bryan Mauger and late chairman Jurat Mike Tanguy.. A second plaque commemorated the late architect Mitch Sneddon, whose work is linked to the transformation of the home through the addition of a new wing that opened in 2024.. The ceremony was led by former Bailiff Sir Richard Collas, the home’s patron.
Speaking during the event, Sir Richard Collas described Le Platon as a place with a special atmosphere, saying the work of the staff makes a real difference for residents every day.. He also focused on the role of the home manager, Hazel Robins, and the wider team, praising the dedication required to run a care facility around the clock.
The tribute to Mr Tanguy was personal as well as institutional.. Sir Richard recalled Mr Tanguy’s two decades on the board, including years when plans for the new wing were still in motion.. The chairman’s passing came before he could see the final result, and Sir Richard said the project stands as an answer to the work Mr Tanguy helped drive.
Mr Mauger, who recently stepped down from the board after 30 years of service, attended the ceremony and received one of the key plaques.. Current chairman Hubertus Lau said Mr Mauger’s reaction was a surprise, because his name was revealed on the plaque alongside Mr Tanguy’s as part of the new wing’s formal commemoration.
The ceremony also brought attention to the design and planning decisions behind the new wing.. Sir Richard praised Mr Sneddon’s “architectural genius” and said the project’s success reflected attention to detail, research and a clear vision of what modern care should look like on the island.. Both Mr Tanguy’s and Mr Sneddon’s families were present for the moment, underscoring how tightly the building’s story is tied to families and communities, not just planning documents.
A home shaped by more than one generation
Expanding capacity for dementia care
The new setup includes 37 high-standard rooms focused on EMI—elderly mentally infirm—care, including dementia care.. The design aims to create a safe, enabling environment for people living with dementia.. That approach includes practical details that may seem small but can matter to daily routines, such as unique door colours so individuals can more easily identify their own rooms.
Why naming the wing matters now
For Le Platon, the wing’s opening represented a clear step up in capability, and the ceremony frames that step as both a memorial and a commitment.. Sir Richard’s comments about the “remarkable” people working at the home capture the practical reality behind the plaques: a building can be modern and well equipped, but the day-to-day care still depends on people.. By putting names on the wall, Misryoum visitors will be reminded that the capacity to care has a story—one built slowly, tested by disruption, and completed through vision that outlasts the moment of unveiling.