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Lowestoft care home invites local community to honour D-Day
A Lowestoft care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony.
On Thursday 6th June, from 11am-9:30pm, Care UK’s Britten Court, on Love 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 Britten Court, the team have been hard at work organising a special event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s-themed party, complete with popular wartime songs, a delicious afternoon tea and a reminiscence session.
The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 9pm.
Chloe Swarbrick, Home Manager at Britten Court, said: “Here at Britten Court, 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.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Britten Court for what we anticipate will be a heartfelt afternoon for everyone involved!”
To find out more about how Care UK is supporting the initiative, please visit: careuk.com/dday-80th-anniversary
On Thursday 6th June, from 11am-9:30pm, Care UK’s Britten Court, on Love 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 Britten Court, the team have been hard at work organising a special event which will see residents and guests enjoy a 1940s-themed party, complete with popular wartime songs, a delicious afternoon tea and a reminiscence session.
The lamp, which represents the peace that followed the end of World War Two, will be lit at 9pm.
Chloe Swarbrick, Home Manager at Britten Court, said: “Here at Britten Court, 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.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Britten Court for what we anticipate will be a heartfelt afternoon for everyone involved!”
To find out more about how Care UK is supporting the initiative, please visit: careuk.com/dday-80th-anniversary
Britten Court has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care, and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home offers residential, nursing, specialist dementia and nursing dementia care, end-of-life, respite care and a day club.
To find out more about Britten Court, please contact Home Manager, Chloe Swarbrick on 0333 321 1984 or email chloe.swarbrick@careuk.com
To find out more about Britten Court, please contact Home Manager, Chloe Swarbrick on 0333 321 1984 or email chloe.swarbrick@careuk.com
Love Rd, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2NY
Thu 6 June