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Woking care home invites community to honour VE Day
Two care homes in Woking are opening their doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
On Thursday 8th May, from 2.30pm-4.30pm, Care UK’s Greenview Hall, on Streets Heath, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed celebration.
Meanwhile Care UK’s Kingsleigh, on Kingfield Road, will be hosting a commemorative garden party for the community from 11am-4pm.
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.
The teams at both homes have been hard at work organising their own special commemorative events, which will see residents and guests enjoy delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
At Greenview Hall, team members will turn back the clock as they adorn fancy dress from the wartime era, while a special entertainer will get everyone’s toes tapping with songs from decades gone by.
At Kingsleigh, a complimentary lunch will be served by soldiers from Pirbright Army Camp. Later, a special memorial beacon will be lit in the garden by members of the Royal British Legion.
On Thursday 8th May, from 2.30pm-4.30pm, Care UK’s Greenview Hall, on Streets Heath, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed celebration.
Meanwhile Care UK’s Kingsleigh, on Kingfield Road, will be hosting a commemorative garden party for the community from 11am-4pm.
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.
The teams at both homes have been hard at work organising their own special commemorative events, which will see residents and guests enjoy delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
At Greenview Hall, team members will turn back the clock as they adorn fancy dress from the wartime era, while a special entertainer will get everyone’s toes tapping with songs from decades gone by.
At Kingsleigh, a complimentary lunch will be served by soldiers from Pirbright Army Camp. Later, a special memorial beacon will be lit in the garden by members of the Royal British Legion.
Thursday 8 May
Greenview Hall
12 Streets Heath, West End, Woking, Surrey GU24 9QY
FREE2.30pm-4.30pm
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