The royal treatment – Cringleford care home residents celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style

Residents at a care home in Cringleford have been enjoying a Platinum Jubilee celebration fit for a queen. 

Care UK’s Cavell Court, on Dragonfly Lane, has marked the Queen’s official 70-year milestone by hosting a garden party, complete with entertainment from local performer Trev Budgie Walton, afternoon tea and outdoor games. 

Team members decked out the home in Union Jack bunting, and dressed in red, white, and blue for the occasion, which also saw a special visit from some feathered friends, including a Harris Hawk and owl.

Residents have also spent time reminiscing about their own memories of jubilee celebrations gone by, including 86-year-old Nancy Thompson who remembers celebrating the silver jubilee while on a camping holiday.

She said: “I remember we attended a lovely party on the campsite with all the other holidaymakers. It was wonderful.

“When my husband, Stan, and I, celebrated our 60^th wedding anniversary, we were delighted to receive our letter from the Queen. It is a treasured memory for us both, which is why we were so excited to be celebrating her special anniversary too!”

Karen Curle, Home Manager at Cavell Court, added: “We had a wonderful time celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee here at Cavell Court. 

“For older people, and those living with dementia, reminiscing about key milestones, such as previous jubilee celebrations, can help bring back happy memories, as well as prompting conversation and connection with those around them. These positive feelings gained from revisiting fond memories can help decrease stress, reduce agitation, and improve mood. 

“We have many royalists here at Cavell Court, including Nancy and Stan, who were keen to mark the Queen’s incredible reign and celebrate in style. Everyone had a fantastic time, and we’re already planning our next royal knees up!”

To find out more about Care UK’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, please visit: careuk.com/platinumjubilee.

Cavell Court is a modern care home which provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema and hairdressers, and there is plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.

To pick find out more about the home, contact Customer Relations Manager at Cavell Court, Samantha Woods, on samantha.woods@careuk.com, call 01324 804726, or visit careuk.com/cavell-court.