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Let there be light – Enfield care home invites local community to honour D-Day
An Enfield care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.
On Thursday 6th June, from 1pm till 4pm, Care UK’s Elizabeth Lodge on Pennington Drive, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day with its very own lamp lighting ceremony.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings 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, over 100 Care UK homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
At Elizabeth Lodge, the team has been hard at work organising a special commemorative event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s themed party, with team members dressed in the decade’s attire. Guests will also be treated to a visit from the Chelsea Pensioners and local army cadets.
The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 4pm by resident Joan Simpson, who is 105 years old.
Michelle Sampang, Home Manager at Elizabeth Lodge, said: “Here at Elizabeth Lodge, we’re always grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with our neighbours, so we’re looking forward to welcoming the community for a special event marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
“Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people, and those living with dementia, to connect with those around them and help maintain a sense of identity and, in the run up to the day, residents have been sharing their own stories and memories – it’s been fantastic to hear everyone’s experiences and learn from one another.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Elizabeth Lodge for what we anticipate will be a heartfelt afternoon for everyone involved!”
An Enfield care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.
On Thursday 6th June, from 1pm till 4pm, Care UK’s Elizabeth Lodge on Pennington Drive, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day with its very own lamp lighting ceremony.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings 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, over 100 Care UK homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
At Elizabeth Lodge, the team has been hard at work organising a special commemorative event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s themed party, with team members dressed in the decade’s attire. Guests will also be treated to a visit from the Chelsea Pensioners and local army cadets.
The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 4pm by resident Joan Simpson, who is 105 years old.
Michelle Sampang, Home Manager at Elizabeth Lodge, said: “Here at Elizabeth Lodge, we’re always grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with our neighbours, so we’re looking forward to welcoming the community for a special event marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
“Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people, and those living with dementia, to connect with those around them and help maintain a sense of identity and, in the run up to the day, residents have been sharing their own stories and memories – it’s been fantastic to hear everyone’s experiences and learn from one another.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Elizabeth Lodge for what we anticipate will be a heartfelt afternoon for everyone involved!”
Thursday 6th June, 1pm - 4pm. Free.
Elizabeth Lodge Care Home
69 Pennington Drive
Winchmore Hill
Enfield
Greater London N21 1TG
Thu 6 June