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Solihull care home invites community to honour VE Day
A Solihull 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 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Blossomfield Grange, on Worcester Way, 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 Blossomfield Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative afternoon tea, which will see residents and guests enjoy delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Resident Ann Walker, said: “It’s important we mark the occasion and come together for VE Day. “In 1945, I was 8 years old, and I remember everyone having a big street party, but I can't imagine there would have been much food!”
On Thursday 8th May, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Blossomfield Grange, on Worcester Way, 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 Blossomfield Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative afternoon tea, which will see residents and guests enjoy delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Resident Ann Walker, said: “It’s important we mark the occasion and come together for VE Day. “In 1945, I was 8 years old, and I remember everyone having a big street party, but I can't imagine there would have been much food!”
Thursday 8 May
1 Worcester Way, (Off Dog Kennel Lane), Solihull, West Midlands B90 4JX
Free, 2-4 pm
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