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Stockport care home invites community to honour VE Day
On Thursday 8th May, Abney Court, in Cheadle, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party.
From 11am-3pm, Abney Court will be hosting a garden party including afternoon tea and a selection of traditional cakes specially prepared by the home’s chef. To get everyone’s toe tapping, Lucy Emma will provide entertainment throughout the day, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, while team members will be dressing in wartime costumes – with a fun competition planned to crown the best dressed.
As part of the commemorations, a wreath will also be laid at the village war memorial, offering a moment of reflection and gratitude for those who served.
Zoe Smart, Home Manager at Abney Court, said: “Here at Abney Court we’re always grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the community.
“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 Lucy Emma to get everyone’s toes tapping.
Abney Court has officially received ‘Veteran Friendly’ status for meeting eight standards laid out in the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF), a collaboration between Armed Forces charities Royal Star & Garter and Royal British Legion, and NHS Veterans’ Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), with funding support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
For more information about Abney Court please contact Customer Relations Manager, Erminia Anglesea on 0161 660 5713 or email erminia.anglesea@careuk.com
From 11am-3pm, Abney Court will be hosting a garden party including afternoon tea and a selection of traditional cakes specially prepared by the home’s chef. To get everyone’s toe tapping, Lucy Emma will provide entertainment throughout the day, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, while team members will be dressing in wartime costumes – with a fun competition planned to crown the best dressed.
As part of the commemorations, a wreath will also be laid at the village war memorial, offering a moment of reflection and gratitude for those who served.
Zoe Smart, Home Manager at Abney Court, said: “Here at Abney Court we’re always grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the community.
“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 Lucy Emma to get everyone’s toes tapping.
Abney Court has officially received ‘Veteran Friendly’ status for meeting eight standards laid out in the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF), a collaboration between Armed Forces charities Royal Star & Garter and Royal British Legion, and NHS Veterans’ Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), with funding support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
For more information about Abney Court please contact Customer Relations Manager, Erminia Anglesea on 0161 660 5713 or email erminia.anglesea@careuk.com
Thursday 8 May
Abney Hall Park, Manchester Rd, Cheadle SK8 2PD
11am-3pm
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