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Billingham care home invites community to honour VE Day
A Billingham 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 2-4 pm Care UK’s Hadrian Park, on Marsh House Avenue is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its 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.
At Hadrian Park 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, vintage games, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Locals are invited to try their hand at a host of vintage games at Hadrian Park’s street party-themed event. There will also be live entertainment to get everyone dancing, as well as a special afternoon tea.
80-year-old resident at Hadrian Park, Frank, said: “I think it's important for everyone to come together and remember all the service men and their families that served for our country. It’s a celebration of the end of WW2.
“My Uncle served and fought in WW2, My family say it was a very sad time. I served in the Navy in the 60's as an able seaman, I enjoyed my time aboard HMAS Tiger.”
On Thursday 8th May, from 2-4 pm Care UK’s Hadrian Park, on Marsh House Avenue is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its 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.
At Hadrian Park 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, vintage games, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Locals are invited to try their hand at a host of vintage games at Hadrian Park’s street party-themed event. There will also be live entertainment to get everyone dancing, as well as a special afternoon tea.
80-year-old resident at Hadrian Park, Frank, said: “I think it's important for everyone to come together and remember all the service men and their families that served for our country. It’s a celebration of the end of WW2.
“My Uncle served and fought in WW2, My family say it was a very sad time. I served in the Navy in the 60's as an able seaman, I enjoyed my time aboard HMAS Tiger.”
Thursday 8 May
Marsh House Ave, Billingham, County Durham TS23 3DF
Free, 2-4 pm
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