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Littlehampton care home invites community to honour VE Day
Two care homes in Littlehampton are opening their doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two.
On Thursday 8th May, Care UK’s Ayton House, on Dappers Lane, and Darlington Court, on The Leas off Station Road, are welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their very own 1940s-themed celebrations.
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 Ayton House, which will open its doors from 11am-3pm, ballroom dancers will give an interactive demonstration in the morning, while entertainer John Beaver will get everyone’s toes tapping in the afternoon with songs from decades gone by. There will also be a selection of buffet-style refreshments from the wartime era, along with traditional games and a raffle.
At Darlington Court, there will be live entertainment from a 1940s singer and a community barbeque for everyone to enjoy from 10am-4pm.
Resident Brian Bingham, aged 89, shared his precious memories from VE Day.
He said: “I was nine years old on VE Day and my most vivid recollection is being given a ticket to take to the sweet shop opposite the school. We were taken one class at a time, and all given a free ice cream. I hadn’t had one for about three years so you can imagine the joy.
“We had a street party a few days later and apart from spam sandwiches, every child was given an orange – unbelievable as they were on ration. The adults sang and danced in the street and the pub stayed open late. It was a nice couple of days.”
On Thursday 8th May, Care UK’s Ayton House, on Dappers Lane, and Darlington Court, on The Leas off Station Road, are welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their very own 1940s-themed celebrations.
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 Ayton House, which will open its doors from 11am-3pm, ballroom dancers will give an interactive demonstration in the morning, while entertainer John Beaver will get everyone’s toes tapping in the afternoon with songs from decades gone by. There will also be a selection of buffet-style refreshments from the wartime era, along with traditional games and a raffle.
At Darlington Court, there will be live entertainment from a 1940s singer and a community barbeque for everyone to enjoy from 10am-4pm.
Resident Brian Bingham, aged 89, shared his precious memories from VE Day.
He said: “I was nine years old on VE Day and my most vivid recollection is being given a ticket to take to the sweet shop opposite the school. We were taken one class at a time, and all given a free ice cream. I hadn’t had one for about three years so you can imagine the joy.
“We had a street party a few days later and apart from spam sandwiches, every child was given an orange – unbelievable as they were on ration. The adults sang and danced in the street and the pub stayed open late. It was a nice couple of days.”
Thursday 8 May
Ayton House, 2 Shepherds View, Dappers Lane, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN16 4SP
FREE11am-3pm
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