Halstead care home invites community to honour VE Day

An Essex care home is opening its doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. 

On Thursday 8^th May, from 12pm-4pm, Care UK’s Colne View, on Dame Mary Walk, is welcoming local people to honour the 80^th anniversary of VE Day with its very own 1940s-themed street party.

VE Day was celebrated on 8^th 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.

At Colne View, 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 dementia-friendly Halstead Community Choir will be joining in on the celebrations with traditional wartime songs, alongside live music and a performance from The Colne View dancers. The event will also raise money for the Royal British Legion’s local welfare fund in Chelmsford.

Monica Boldeata, Home Manager at Colne View, said: “Here at Colne View, 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 Halstead Community Choir to get everyone’s toes tapping. 

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

Colne View is a purpose-built care home designed to deliver the very best standards of care, and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home offers full-time residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short-term respite care, and incorporates luxury facilities, including its own cinema, café and hair and beauty salon.