On Thursday 8th May, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Riverside, on Manchester Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed garden 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 Riverside, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of a buffet of delicious food, entertainment, and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Tinumole Thomas, Deputy Manager at Riverside, said: “We’re passionate about building andmaintaining relationships within our community here at Riverside, so we’re pleased to
be opening our doors to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day for a special day of sharing
memories and a fabulous garden party.
“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 Britian.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours into Riverside for a day
to remember.”
Riverside 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.
Riverside is a purpose-built care home in Hyde. The skilled team provides person-centered care, including specialist nursing and dementia care. Around the home are spacious lounges and dining rooms, as well as a hair salon and shop where residents can buy sweets and newspapers.
For more information about Riverside, please contact Deputy Manager Tinumole Thomason01615 169 978, or emailtinumole.thomas@careuk.com
To find out more, visit www.careuk.com/riverside-hyde