On Thursday 8th May, from 10am-2pm, Care UK’s Jubilee House, on Pound Lane, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party.

Care UK’s Broadwater Lodge, on Summers Road, will also be hosting a special celebration for the community from 11am-3pm.

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 both homes have been hard at work organising their own special commemorative events, which will see residents and guests enjoy delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.

Team members will turn back the clock as they adorn fancy dress from the wartime era, while special entertainers will get everyone’s toes tapping with songs from decades gone by. Buffet-style refreshments will also be available at both events.

Nealsen Veerasawmy, Home Manager at Jubilee House, said: “We’re so pleased to be opening our doors to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day for a special day of sharing memories and a nostalgic street party celebration.

“Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people, especially those living with dementia, to connect with those around them and help maintain a sense of identity. In the run up to the day, residents have been sharing their own stories and it’s been inspiring to hear everyone’s experiences and memories from wartime Britain. 

“We’re looking forward to welcoming plenty of familiar and new faces into Jubilee House for a day to remember.” 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Jubilee House and Broadwater Lodge incorporate plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies. The homes provide full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The layout of the buildings are configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.  

To find out more about Jubilee House or Broadwater Lodge, and for further details about their upcoming VE Day events, visit www.careuk.com/jubilee-house