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Hartlepool care home invites community to honour VE Day
A Hartlepool care home is opening its doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
On Thursday 8th May, from 10:30am-2:30 pm, Care UK’s Elwick Grange, on Elwick Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed celebration.
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 Elwick Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event where guests can enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment from wartime singer Tazmin, and a 'Then & Now' Mini Military Museum.
Children from Ward Jackson C of E Primary School will also be in attendance to embrace the 1940s spirit, alongside the Armed Forces Champion for Hartlepool Borough Council, Chris Wallace and Veteran Champion Terry Philips.
100-year-old resident, Peggy Cooke, said: “It is important to remember VE Day as it is a celebration of Victory and a time to remember those who helped make it happen”
On Thursday 8th May, from 10:30am-2:30 pm, Care UK’s Elwick Grange, on Elwick Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed celebration.
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 Elwick Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event where guests can enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment from wartime singer Tazmin, and a 'Then & Now' Mini Military Museum.
Children from Ward Jackson C of E Primary School will also be in attendance to embrace the 1940s spirit, alongside the Armed Forces Champion for Hartlepool Borough Council, Chris Wallace and Veteran Champion Terry Philips.
100-year-old resident, Peggy Cooke, said: “It is important to remember VE Day as it is a celebration of Victory and a time to remember those who helped make it happen”
Thursday 8 May
Elwick Rd, Hartlepool, County Durham TS26 9LX
Free, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
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