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High Wycombe care home invites community to honour VE Day
A care home in High Wycombe is opening their doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
On Thursday 8th May, Care UK’s Catherine Court, on Cressex Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their very own 1940s-themed parties.
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 Catherine Court, guests are being invited to join residents to embrace the spirit of the 1940s from 11:30am-3:30pm at their VE Day garden party, with a delicious afternoon tea and traditional English lunch on offer, as well as two live performances from Saxophonist Jimmy Kent and singer Nik Stoter, for a singalong and dance. In addition, the home will be hosting caricaturist Dave Mould, who will draw pictures of the residents, families and staff.
Resident Eleanor H Cambridge, aged 90, said: “Both my father and my husband’s father fought in the war when we were around 10 years old, and we didn’t see either of them for five years. My husband’s father served in the Auxiliary Fire Service. Many men made great sacrifices, and it’s important that we celebrate VE Day because we won!
Corina Andreescu, Home Manager at Catherine Court, said: “This milestone holds great significance for many of our residents, and we are eager to honour all those who were involved. We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces to Catherine Court as we mark such a significant moment in history.
“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.
On Thursday 8th May, Care UK’s Catherine Court, on Cressex Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their very own 1940s-themed parties.
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 Catherine Court, guests are being invited to join residents to embrace the spirit of the 1940s from 11:30am-3:30pm at their VE Day garden party, with a delicious afternoon tea and traditional English lunch on offer, as well as two live performances from Saxophonist Jimmy Kent and singer Nik Stoter, for a singalong and dance. In addition, the home will be hosting caricaturist Dave Mould, who will draw pictures of the residents, families and staff.
Resident Eleanor H Cambridge, aged 90, said: “Both my father and my husband’s father fought in the war when we were around 10 years old, and we didn’t see either of them for five years. My husband’s father served in the Auxiliary Fire Service. Many men made great sacrifices, and it’s important that we celebrate VE Day because we won!
Corina Andreescu, Home Manager at Catherine Court, said: “This milestone holds great significance for many of our residents, and we are eager to honour all those who were involved. We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces to Catherine Court as we mark such a significant moment in history.
“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.
Thursday 8 May
Catherine Court Care Home - Care UK, Cressex Rd, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 4QF
For more information about Catherine Court and to attend the event, please contact Home Manager Corina Andreescu on 01494 370 966, email corina.andreescu@careuk.com, or visit careuk.com/catherine-court
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