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Quorn care home invites community to honour VE Day
On Thursday 8th May, from 2.30pm-4.00pm, Care UK’s Lonsdale Mews, on Farley Way, is welcoming the community to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed garden 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 Lonsdale Mews, 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, 1940s-themed dress and fabulous entertainment.
The home’s residents’ choir will also be performing an array of songs from the era.
Toby Sturgess, Home Manager at Lonsdale Mews, said: “Here at Lonsdale Mews, 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 a 1940s singer and the Lonsdale Mews choir to get everyone’s toes tapping.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Lonsdale Mews as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
For more information on Lonsdale Mews, please contact Customer Relations Manager, Jenny Cartwright, on 01509 801 587, or email jenny.cartwright@careuk.com
To find out more, visit careuk.com/lonsdale-mews
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 Lonsdale Mews, 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, 1940s-themed dress and fabulous entertainment.
The home’s residents’ choir will also be performing an array of songs from the era.
Toby Sturgess, Home Manager at Lonsdale Mews, said: “Here at Lonsdale Mews, 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 a 1940s singer and the Lonsdale Mews choir to get everyone’s toes tapping.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Lonsdale Mews as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
For more information on Lonsdale Mews, please contact Customer Relations Manager, Jenny Cartwright, on 01509 801 587, or email jenny.cartwright@careuk.com
To find out more, visit careuk.com/lonsdale-mews
Thursday 8 May
Lonsdale Mews, Farley Way, Quorn, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 8XS
2:30pm-4:00pm
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