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Cambridge care home invites community to honour VE Day
A Cambridge 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 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Heathlands House, on Bullen Close, 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 Heathlands House, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious traditional food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Guests are invited to join residents for a dance and singalong during a live performance from Andy and Helen, and other activities will also be on offer, including a variety outdoor games.
Resident Olive Scotchford, age 93, reflected on her memories of VE Day, saying: “My father, Charlie, was a Veteran and was part of the D-Day Landings – and now has a commemorative bench at Dunkirk. I have very vivid memories of the war and of being in Leicester Square celebrating on VE day.”
For more information on Heathlands House, please call Customer Relations Manager Johan Molloy-Cruden on 01223 631945, or email johan.molloy-cruden@careuk.com
For more general information, please visit careuk.com/heathlands-house
On Thursday 8th May, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Heathlands House, on Bullen Close, 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 Heathlands House, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious traditional food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Guests are invited to join residents for a dance and singalong during a live performance from Andy and Helen, and other activities will also be on offer, including a variety outdoor games.
Resident Olive Scotchford, age 93, reflected on her memories of VE Day, saying: “My father, Charlie, was a Veteran and was part of the D-Day Landings – and now has a commemorative bench at Dunkirk. I have very vivid memories of the war and of being in Leicester Square celebrating on VE day.”
For more information on Heathlands House, please call Customer Relations Manager Johan Molloy-Cruden on 01223 631945, or email johan.molloy-cruden@careuk.com
For more general information, please visit careuk.com/heathlands-house
Thursday 8 May
Heathlands House Care Home, Bullen Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 8YU
Thursday 8th May, from 2pm-4pm
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