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Let there be light: Care home invites local community to honour D-Day
On Thursday 6th June from 7pm-9pm Care UK’s Ridley Manor in Lane End is holding its very own lamp lighting ceremony to remember the hundreds of thousands of brave people who took part in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
To honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 1944, Care UK is partnering with royal pageant master Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR, coordinator of D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace. Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
Guests can enjoy a 1940s-themed party, with team members dressed in the decade’s attire, and live entertainment from Troubadour production, who will take everyone on a trip down memory lane. The home will also be raising funds for the Royal British Legion through a raffle.
Estelle Adriaans, General Manager at Ridley Manor, said: “We’re thrilled to be marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the help of the community.
“Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people, especially those living with dementia, to connect with those around them and maintain a sense of identity. In the run-up to the day, residents have been sharing their own stories and it’s been inspiring to hear everyone’s experiences and memories from wartime Britain.
“On behalf of the whole team, I’d like to extend our welcome to anyone interested in coming along for what we anticipate will be an informative and enriching day.”
To honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 1944, Care UK is partnering with royal pageant master Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR, coordinator of D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace. Along with the three forces’ charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 care homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
Guests can enjoy a 1940s-themed party, with team members dressed in the decade’s attire, and live entertainment from Troubadour production, who will take everyone on a trip down memory lane. The home will also be raising funds for the Royal British Legion through a raffle.
Estelle Adriaans, General Manager at Ridley Manor, said: “We’re thrilled to be marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with the help of the community.
“Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people, especially those living with dementia, to connect with those around them and maintain a sense of identity. In the run-up to the day, residents have been sharing their own stories and it’s been inspiring to hear everyone’s experiences and memories from wartime Britain.
“On behalf of the whole team, I’d like to extend our welcome to anyone interested in coming along for what we anticipate will be an informative and enriching day.”
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The Row, Lane End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 3JS
Thu 6 June