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Sutton Coldfield care home invites community to honour VE Day
A Sutton Coldfield care home is opening its doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two.
On Thursday 8th May, from 12pm–3pm, Care UK’s Mercia Grange, on Lichfield Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party.
VE Day was celebrated on 8th May 1945, after Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio that the war in Europe had come to an end. This emotional news sparked celebrations across the country, with many taking to the streets for spontaneous parties.
At Mercia Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious barbecue food, live entertainment from Dave Devereux and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
99-year-old resident Alan Beckley, said: “I am a Veteran and overjoyed to celebrate VE day at Mercia Grange. It’s important we remember the wartime and celebrate the freedom we fought for. I love sharing my stories to others and in the up-and-coming weeks a local school are coming here to Mercia Grange to hear all about my stories”
On Thursday 8th May, from 12pm–3pm, Care UK’s Mercia Grange, on Lichfield Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party.
VE Day was celebrated on 8th May 1945, after Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio that the war in Europe had come to an end. This emotional news sparked celebrations across the country, with many taking to the streets for spontaneous parties.
At Mercia Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious barbecue food, live entertainment from Dave Devereux and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
99-year-old resident Alan Beckley, said: “I am a Veteran and overjoyed to celebrate VE day at Mercia Grange. It’s important we remember the wartime and celebrate the freedom we fought for. I love sharing my stories to others and in the up-and-coming weeks a local school are coming here to Mercia Grange to hear all about my stories”
Thursday 8 May
538 Lichfield Rd, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 4EH
free, 12 pm - 3 pm
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