On Thursday 8th May, from 11am-1pm, Care UK’s Charlton Lodge, on Buttercup Road, is welcoming local people to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its very own1940s-themed afternoon tea. 

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 Charlton Lodge, the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event, which will see residents and guests enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment and dancing as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.  

The event will also see much-loved choreographed wartime songs performed by the D-Day Dollies to get everyone dancing and encourage a singalong, while a traditional afternoon cream tea will also be served. The Mayor of Wantage, Dr Angela Dunford, will also attend the celebrations. 

Carla Kell, Home Manager at Charlton Lodge, said: “Here at Charlton Lodge 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 the D-Day Dollies to get everyone’s toes tapping.  

“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Charlton Lodge as we mark such a significant moment in history.”   

Charlton Lodge is a new state-of the-art care home providing full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the home has its very own cinema, hair salon and café, along with plenty of space – both indoors and out – for relaxation and recreation. 

To find out more about Charlton Lodge and book a place at the event, please contact the Customer Relations Manager Mark Young on 01235 330 416, or email mark.young@careuk.com.     

For more information about Charlton Lodge, please visit careuk.com/charlton-lodge