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Horndean care home invites community to honour VE Day
On Thursday 8th May, from 1pm-4pm, Care UK’s Pear Tree Court, on Portsmouth Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party.
VE Day was celebrated on 8th May 1945, after Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio that the war in Europe had come to an end. This emotional news sparked celebrations across the country, with many taking to the streets for spontaneous parties.
At Pear Tree Court, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Team members will turn back the clock as they dress in traditional 1940s wartime attire, with guests encouraged to do the same, while live entertainment from Singers and Stringers will get everyone on their feet with songs from decades gone by. A buffet-style afternoon tea will also be on offer, along with face painting and a tombola.
Aimee Sparks, Home Manager at Pear Tree Court, said: “We’re always grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the community, so we’re looking forward to welcoming people for a special event marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“This is an incredibly important milestone for many residents, and we’re keen to honour all those involved. Music is a fantastic way to bring back memories for older people and a wonderful way to bring communities together, so we’re thrilled to welcome Singers and Stringers to get everyone’s toes tapping.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Pear Tree Court as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
For more information, call Customer Relations Manager John Mataruse on 023 9298 6773, email john.mataruse@careuk.com, or visit careuk.com/pear-tree-court
VE Day was celebrated on 8th May 1945, after Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio that the war in Europe had come to an end. This emotional news sparked celebrations across the country, with many taking to the streets for spontaneous parties.
At Pear Tree Court, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Team members will turn back the clock as they dress in traditional 1940s wartime attire, with guests encouraged to do the same, while live entertainment from Singers and Stringers will get everyone on their feet with songs from decades gone by. A buffet-style afternoon tea will also be on offer, along with face painting and a tombola.
Aimee Sparks, Home Manager at Pear Tree Court, said: “We’re always grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the community, so we’re looking forward to welcoming people for a special event marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“This is an incredibly important milestone for many residents, and we’re keen to honour all those involved. Music is a fantastic way to bring back memories for older people and a wonderful way to bring communities together, so we’re thrilled to welcome Singers and Stringers to get everyone’s toes tapping.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Pear Tree Court as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
For more information, call Customer Relations Manager John Mataruse on 023 9298 6773, email john.mataruse@careuk.com, or visit careuk.com/pear-tree-court
Thursday 8 May
Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9LN
1pm-4pm
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