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Spirit of the 1940s – Eye care home invites community to honour VE Day
An Eye care home is opening its doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
On Thursday 8th May, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Hartismere Place on Castleton Way, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a 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 Hartismere Place, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event. The theme of the celebration is farming during the wartimes, and the home will be hosting two vintage tractors and a jeep.
Visitors will be invited to enjoy refreshments in the coffee shop made using recipes from the war, while team members will be dressed up as land army girls as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s. Additionally, the home’s beacon will be lit while local singer Justine will serenade guests with wartime songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s so guests can dance the afternoon away.
Claire Martin, Home Manager at Hartismere Place, said: “Here at Hartismere Place, 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 milestone holds great significance for many of our residents, and we are eager to honour all those who were involved. Music is a wonderful way to evoke memories for older individuals and to bring communities together. We are excited to have Justine join us to get everyone’s toes tapping and we can’t wait to see the vintage tractors and jeep pull up outside for people to enjoy.”
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Hartismere Place as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
On Thursday 8th May, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Hartismere Place on Castleton Way, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a 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 Hartismere Place, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event. The theme of the celebration is farming during the wartimes, and the home will be hosting two vintage tractors and a jeep.
Visitors will be invited to enjoy refreshments in the coffee shop made using recipes from the war, while team members will be dressed up as land army girls as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s. Additionally, the home’s beacon will be lit while local singer Justine will serenade guests with wartime songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s so guests can dance the afternoon away.
Claire Martin, Home Manager at Hartismere Place, said: “Here at Hartismere Place, 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 milestone holds great significance for many of our residents, and we are eager to honour all those who were involved. Music is a wonderful way to evoke memories for older individuals and to bring communities together. We are excited to have Justine join us to get everyone’s toes tapping and we can’t wait to see the vintage tractors and jeep pull up outside for people to enjoy.”
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Hartismere Place as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
Thursday 8 May
Hartismere Place Care Home - Care UK, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7DD
To book a spot at Hartismere Place’s VE day celebrations, please contact Senior Customer Relations Manager Angela Hodge on 01379 888 276, or email angela.hodge@careuk.com. For further information about Hartismere Place, visit careuk.com/hartismere-place
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