Special guest helps Godalming care home toast milestone

A care home in Godalming held a right royal knees up to mark a special anniversary. 

Care UK’s Jubilee House, on Pound Lane, welcomed the guest of honour, the Mayor of Godalming, Councillor Bob Crooks, along with members of the community, to celebrate the home’s 25^th birthday with a Royal-themed tea party.

On the day, team members and residents dressed to impress, and the home was decorated with regal bunting, balloons and decorations. 

Guests enjoyed tea, scones and a delicious buffet, crafted by Head Chef, Rodrigo Cid – making everyone feel as if they had stepped into Buckingham Palace on a Sunday afternoon. 

Resident Penny Hill said: “I enjoyed every moment of the 25^th birthday of our home, I have loved living here over the past few years!”

Nealsen Veerasawmy, Home Manager at Jubilee House, said: “It’s been fantastic to celebrate our 25^th birthday in style – with a party fit for a king – from the music to the decorations, and of course the wonderful food. 

“It certainly has been a busy 25 years! We’ve welcomed some real characters to the home, built relationships with brilliant local organisations, and worked hard to create a homely environment for everyone who spends time with us here at Jubilee House.

“I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated team for making Jubilee House a wonderful place to call home. Hosting community events is our favourite way to connect with the local people, and the guests made it such a memorable birthday!”

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilling lives, while also promoting independence, Jubilee House incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies. The highly skilled team provide full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The layout of the building is configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.