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Tyne-and-Wear Care Home Invites Community To Honour VE Day
A local care home is opening its doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
On Thursday 8th May, Grangewood, in Houghton-le-Spring, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their very own 1940s-themed street party from 11am-2pm.
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.
The team at the home 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.
At Grangewood, residents, families, and friends can look forward to an afternoon of music and celebration as the musical band Rat Pack takes centre stage to lead a street party-themed event filled with singing and dancing.
Grangewood has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The home has been configured into a series of neighbourhoods to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents. There is also plenty of space, both indoors and out, for relaxation and recreation.
For more information about Grangewood, please contact Home Manager Joleen Rayner on 01916408613, or email joleen.rayner@careuk.com
To find out more, visit careuk.com/grangewood
On Thursday 8th May, Grangewood, in Houghton-le-Spring, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their very own 1940s-themed street party from 11am-2pm.
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.
The team at the home 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.
At Grangewood, residents, families, and friends can look forward to an afternoon of music and celebration as the musical band Rat Pack takes centre stage to lead a street party-themed event filled with singing and dancing.
Grangewood has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The home has been configured into a series of neighbourhoods to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents. There is also plenty of space, both indoors and out, for relaxation and recreation.
For more information about Grangewood, please contact Home Manager Joleen Rayner on 01916408613, or email joleen.rayner@careuk.com
To find out more, visit careuk.com/grangewood
Thursday 8 May
Chester Rd, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 4RB
11am-2pm
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