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Spirit of the 1940s – Church Crookham care home invites community to h
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 Bourley Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
On the day, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, buffet and refreshments. Guests will also have the opportunity to listen to residents recite poetry, as well as meet veterans.
Resident, Bernard Potter, aged 95, said: “It's important that we all come together to stop another war, it’s also important for our younger generation to learn all about it.
“I remember watching the military patrol the streets. As there were no street lights, they took turns patrolling. My Dad was in the National Fire Service at the time.”
At Bourley Grange, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
On the day, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, buffet and refreshments. Guests will also have the opportunity to listen to residents recite poetry, as well as meet veterans.
Resident, Bernard Potter, aged 95, said: “It's important that we all come together to stop another war, it’s also important for our younger generation to learn all about it.
“I remember watching the military patrol the streets. As there were no street lights, they took turns patrolling. My Dad was in the National Fire Service at the time.”
Thursday 8 May
2 Bourley Rd, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 8DY
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