On Thursday 8th May, from 4pm-6pm, Care UK’s Hollins Park, on Victoria Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party. 

VE Day was celebratedon 8thMay 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 Hollins Park, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of fabulous entertainment, delicious food and dressing up as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.  

Guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s attire to truly get into the spirit of the day, with a menu featuring traditional English favourites adding to the nostalgic feel. As a veteran-friendly home, Hollins Park will also be welcoming members of the local breakfast club, which many of the home’s veterans regularly attend, for a special afternoon of reflection, connection and celebration.  

Resident Jim, 88 years old said: “We should celebrate such a moment in history where we all came together. Community is important and is at the centre of our lives here at the home.”  

Tracy Norbury, Home Manager at Hollins Park, said: “Here at Hollins Park,we’re always 

grateful for an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the community, so we’re 

looking forward to welcoming people for a special event marking the 80th anniversary of VE 

Day. 

“This is an incredibly important milestone for many residents, and we’re keen to honour all 

those involved. Music is a fantastic way to bring back memories for older people and a 

wonderful way to bring communities together, so we’re thrilled to welcome Vicky who will sing wartime songs to get everyone’s toes tapping. 

“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Hollins Park as we mark such 

a significant moment in history.” 

Hollins Park has officially received ‘Veteran Friendly’ status for meeting eight standards laid out in the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF), a collaboration between Armed Forces charities Royal Star & Garter and Royal British Legion, and NHS Veterans’ Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), with funding support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. 

The VFF framework involves noting Armed Forces status within residents’ care plans, addressing social isolation, and signposting residents and their relatives to relevant support services, such as their local Royal British Legion branch and other charities that provide support for veterans and their partners.  

Hollins Park has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care.   

For more information about Hollins Park, please contact Home Manager Tracy Norbury on01625 913 010, or email tracy.norbury@careuk.com     

To find out more, visit careuk.com/hollins-park