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Darlington care home invites local community to honour D-Day
A Darlington care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.
On Thursday 6th June, from 12pm to 9:30pm, Care UK’s Ventress Hall, on Trinity Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day with its very own lamp lighting ceremony.
To commemorate 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 charities supporting the three forces and the Merchant Navy Association, over 100 Care UK homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
At Ventress Hall, the team have been hard at work organising a special event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s-themed party, complete with bunting, flags, popular wartime songs and a talk from local veterans. Team members will be dressed in wartime clothes and the culinary team will serve a delicious wartime menu.
The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 9:30pm by the Army Cadets.
Resident Michael Walls commented on the significance of the day and the importance of the community coming together. He said: “To remember the sacrifices of those who came before us so that we can live in a free society. To share the responsibilities of different nations to come together for the better good.”
Diane Encinias, Home Manager at Ventress Hall, said: “Here at Ventress Hall, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we’re delighted to be joining a nationwide initiative by opening our doors to mark 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.
On Thursday 6th June, from 12pm to 9:30pm, Care UK’s Ventress Hall, on Trinity Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day with its very own lamp lighting ceremony.
To commemorate 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 charities supporting the three forces and the Merchant Navy Association, over 100 Care UK homes will take part in this nationwide tribute.
At Ventress Hall, the team have been hard at work organising a special event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s-themed party, complete with bunting, flags, popular wartime songs and a talk from local veterans. Team members will be dressed in wartime clothes and the culinary team will serve a delicious wartime menu.
The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 9:30pm by the Army Cadets.
Resident Michael Walls commented on the significance of the day and the importance of the community coming together. He said: “To remember the sacrifices of those who came before us so that we can live in a free society. To share the responsibilities of different nations to come together for the better good.”
Diane Encinias, Home Manager at Ventress Hall, said: “Here at Ventress Hall, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we’re delighted to be joining a nationwide initiative by opening our doors to mark 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.
For more information on Ventress Hall, please email Home Manager Diane Encinias on diane.encinias@careuk.com or call on 01325 778478.
To find out more about how Care UK is supporting the initiative, please visit: careuk.com/dday-80th-anniversary
To find out more about how Care UK is supporting the initiative, please visit: careuk.com/dday-80th-anniversary
22-28 Trinity Rd, Darlington, Tyne and Wear DL3 7AZ
Thu 6 June