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Solihull care home invites local community to honour D-Day
On Thursday 6th June, from 11am, Care UK’s Blossomfield Grange, on Worcester Way, 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 Blossomfield Grange, the team has been hard at work organising a special commemorative event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s themed afternoon with team members dressed in the decade’s attire. Guests will also be treated to live music from popular entertainers, the Boogaloo Babes, who will be singing popular wartime songs.
Cheryl Harbourne, General Manager at Blossomfield Grange, said: “Here at Blossomfield Grange we’re always looking 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.
“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. We’re thrilled to welcome the Boogaloo Babes to get everyone’s toes tapping.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Blossomfield Grange as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
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 Blossomfield Grange, the team has been hard at work organising a special commemorative event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s themed afternoon with team members dressed in the decade’s attire. Guests will also be treated to live music from popular entertainers, the Boogaloo Babes, who will be singing popular wartime songs.
Cheryl Harbourne, General Manager at Blossomfield Grange, said: “Here at Blossomfield Grange we’re always looking 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.
“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. We’re thrilled to welcome the Boogaloo Babes to get everyone’s toes tapping.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Blossomfield Grange as we mark such a significant moment in history.”
Free
1 Worcester Way Off, Dog Kennel Ln, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4JX
Thu 6 June