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Stanmore care home invites community to honour VE Day
Three care homes around Harrow are opening their doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
On Thursday 8th May, Care UK’s Buchanan Court, in Harrow, Whitby Dene, in Eastcote, and Woodland Hall, in Stanmore, are welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their 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.
The teams at all three homes have been hard at work organising their own special commemorative events. From 10am-4.30pm, the local community is invited to embrace the spirit of the 1940s at Buchanan Court with a special VIP guest – Councillor Salim Chowdhury, the Mayor of Harrow.
Over at Whitby Dene, from 11am, guests can expect live entertainment from Bus Pass to Broadway, followed by a sing-along of well-known Cockney songs.
Meanwhile, visitors at Woodland Hall can enjoy an array of delicious foods and 1940s-themed entertainment from 11am. There will be live music and a traditional afternoon tea on offer throughout the afternoon, before the day ends with a 1940s quiz at 4pm.
Esther Adams, Home Manager at Buchanan Court, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our doors to the community to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“The event is a chance to re-awaken old memories and offers a meaningful way for older people, and those living with dementia, to connect with others and celebrate a momentous event in our history.”
On Thursday 8th May, Care UK’s Buchanan Court, in Harrow, Whitby Dene, in Eastcote, and Woodland Hall, in Stanmore, are welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with their 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.
The teams at all three homes have been hard at work organising their own special commemorative events. From 10am-4.30pm, the local community is invited to embrace the spirit of the 1940s at Buchanan Court with a special VIP guest – Councillor Salim Chowdhury, the Mayor of Harrow.
Over at Whitby Dene, from 11am, guests can expect live entertainment from Bus Pass to Broadway, followed by a sing-along of well-known Cockney songs.
Meanwhile, visitors at Woodland Hall can enjoy an array of delicious foods and 1940s-themed entertainment from 11am. There will be live music and a traditional afternoon tea on offer throughout the afternoon, before the day ends with a 1940s quiz at 4pm.
Esther Adams, Home Manager at Buchanan Court, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our doors to the community to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“The event is a chance to re-awaken old memories and offers a meaningful way for older people, and those living with dementia, to connect with others and celebrate a momentous event in our history.”
Thursday 8 May
Woodland Hall, Clamp Hill, Stanmore, London HA7 3BG
FREEFrom 11am
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