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Sale care home invites community to honour VE Day
A Sale 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 12pm–3.30pm, Care UK’s Oakfield Croft, on Oakfield, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed afternoon.
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 Oakfield Croft, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious, lunch and desserts, speeches and entertainment as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
The afternoon will begin with a traditional British lunch and desserts, specially prepared by the home’s chef. There will be a tribute to veterans with speeches from VIP guest Ewen Douglas from the Imperial War Museum North (and Veteran) and PO Harry Pickering, and active serving member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. To keep the 1940s spirit alive, guests can tap their feet to live entertainment from Deborah McCormick and join in on the home’s costume contest.
Resident Fred aged 98, said: “It is so important to bring the community together both old and young, we are here to pass on stories to make sure the younger generation don't have to experience what we did during the war. I was in the RAF and loved my time during the service, but nobody should ever experience what we saw ever again, even after the war. Times have changed and for the better.”
For more information about Oakfield Croft, please contact Customer Relations Manager, Amber Williams, on 0161 820 4019 or email amber.williams@careuk.com
To find out more, visit careuk.com/oakfield-croft
On Thursday 8th May, from 12pm–3.30pm, Care UK’s Oakfield Croft, on Oakfield, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed afternoon.
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 Oakfield Croft, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious, lunch and desserts, speeches and entertainment as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
The afternoon will begin with a traditional British lunch and desserts, specially prepared by the home’s chef. There will be a tribute to veterans with speeches from VIP guest Ewen Douglas from the Imperial War Museum North (and Veteran) and PO Harry Pickering, and active serving member of the Royal Navy Submarine Service. To keep the 1940s spirit alive, guests can tap their feet to live entertainment from Deborah McCormick and join in on the home’s costume contest.
Resident Fred aged 98, said: “It is so important to bring the community together both old and young, we are here to pass on stories to make sure the younger generation don't have to experience what we did during the war. I was in the RAF and loved my time during the service, but nobody should ever experience what we saw ever again, even after the war. Times have changed and for the better.”
For more information about Oakfield Croft, please contact Customer Relations Manager, Amber Williams, on 0161 820 4019 or email amber.williams@careuk.com
To find out more, visit careuk.com/oakfield-croft
Thursday 8 May
www.careuk.com/care-homes/oakfield-croft-sale Manchester M33 6NB
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