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Spirit of the 1940s – Stowmarket care homes invite community to honour
On Thursday 8th May from 1pm-3pm, Care UK’s Cedrus House, on Bittern Crescent, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their 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 Cedrus House, residents and guests will be able to enjoy an afternoon of nostalgic entertainment, a wartime-themed knees up and a delicious barbeque as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
To honour World War II veterans and civilians, Cedrus House is celebrating the Standing with Giants VE Day campaign to raise funds for The Royal British Legion. As part of this campaign, the home is displaying a life-size banner of those who were involved in the VE Day celebrations. One of these individuals is Cedrus House resident, Marine Francis ‘Jim’ Grant, who joined the Royal Marines in 1943 and was just 20 years old at the time of VE Day.
Commenting on why it’s important to commemorate VE Day, Jim said: “It’s important to remember that lots of people lost their lives during the war. Coming together to celebrate the end of the war and to remember those lost and their families is an important piece of history that shouldn’t be forgotten.”
Deepa Reju, Home Manager at Cedrus House said: “Here at Cedrus House, 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 garden party marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the community as we mark such a significant moment in history with a wonderful intergenerational event.
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 Cedrus House, residents and guests will be able to enjoy an afternoon of nostalgic entertainment, a wartime-themed knees up and a delicious barbeque as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
To honour World War II veterans and civilians, Cedrus House is celebrating the Standing with Giants VE Day campaign to raise funds for The Royal British Legion. As part of this campaign, the home is displaying a life-size banner of those who were involved in the VE Day celebrations. One of these individuals is Cedrus House resident, Marine Francis ‘Jim’ Grant, who joined the Royal Marines in 1943 and was just 20 years old at the time of VE Day.
Commenting on why it’s important to commemorate VE Day, Jim said: “It’s important to remember that lots of people lost their lives during the war. Coming together to celebrate the end of the war and to remember those lost and their families is an important piece of history that shouldn’t be forgotten.”
Deepa Reju, Home Manager at Cedrus House said: “Here at Cedrus House, 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 garden party marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the community as we mark such a significant moment in history with a wonderful intergenerational event.
Thursday 8 May
Cedrus House Care Home - Care UK, Bittern Cres, Stowmarket IP14 5XG, Suffolk IP14 5FG
To find out more about Cedrus House, or to book a place at the event, please contact Customer Relations Manager Julie Dennis on 01449 797 350 or email julie.dennis@careuk.com For general information about the home, visit careuk.com/cedrus-house
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