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Leamington Spa care home invites local community to honour D-Day
A Leamington Spa care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.
To commemorate the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944, Care UK is partnering with royal pageant master Bruno Peek, CVO OBE OPR, coordinator of ‘D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace’. Along with charities supporting the three forces and the Merchant Navy Association, over 100 Care UK homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
At Priors House, the team have been hard at work organising a special event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s-themed party, complete with bunting, flags, and popular wartime songs from singer, Gemma Richens. Some of the team members will even be dressed in wartime clothes and for lunch, Head Chef, Marcin, and the culinary team will serve a delicious BBQ in the garden.
In the afternoon, the winner of the D-Day 80th anniversary cake competition will be announced and at 3pm there will be a D-Day themed quiz. Everyone in attendance can also participate in a reminiscence session for residents who served in the armed forces and will be encouraged to bring old photos and memorabilia along.
Margaret Arnold, aged 93, said: “I met my husband, Francis, in France while serving during the war. It is important for the community, old and young, to come together to remember this day because it is part of our country’s history, and the perfect chance for our younger generations to learn about how our elders lived, survived and paved the way for us.”
Francine Summers, Home Manager at Priors House, said: “Here at Priors House, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we’re delighted to be joining a nationwide initiative by opening our doors to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
To commemorate the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944, Care UK is partnering with royal pageant master Bruno Peek, CVO OBE OPR, coordinator of ‘D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace’. Along with charities supporting the three forces and the Merchant Navy Association, over 100 Care UK homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
At Priors House, the team have been hard at work organising a special event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s-themed party, complete with bunting, flags, and popular wartime songs from singer, Gemma Richens. Some of the team members will even be dressed in wartime clothes and for lunch, Head Chef, Marcin, and the culinary team will serve a delicious BBQ in the garden.
In the afternoon, the winner of the D-Day 80th anniversary cake competition will be announced and at 3pm there will be a D-Day themed quiz. Everyone in attendance can also participate in a reminiscence session for residents who served in the armed forces and will be encouraged to bring old photos and memorabilia along.
Margaret Arnold, aged 93, said: “I met my husband, Francis, in France while serving during the war. It is important for the community, old and young, to come together to remember this day because it is part of our country’s history, and the perfect chance for our younger generations to learn about how our elders lived, survived and paved the way for us.”
Francine Summers, Home Manager at Priors House, said: “Here at Priors House, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we’re delighted to be joining a nationwide initiative by opening our doors to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Thursday 6 Jun 2024
Priors House Warwickshire CV32 6RW
On Thursday 6th June, from 10am – 3pm, Care UK’s Priors House, on Old Milverton Lane, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day with its very own lamp lighting ceremony. The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 9:15pm by residents.
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