Rustington care home celebrates 20th anniversary

RELATIVES, residents and the care team at Darlington Court care home in Rustington helped celebrate its 20th anniversary.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Oct 2015, 13:36 BST

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Staff Sally Munn and Sue Tipler, and resident Peter Liles, receive long-service awards from Care UK managing director Andrew Knight and home manager Fiona Wiederkehr. Picture: Simon JacobsStaff Sally Munn and Sue Tipler, and resident Peter Liles, receive long-service awards from Care UK managing director Andrew Knight and home manager Fiona Wiederkehr. Picture: Simon Jacobs
Staff Sally Munn and Sue Tipler, and resident Peter Liles, receive long-service awards from Care UK managing director Andrew Knight and home manager Fiona Wiederkehr. Picture: Simon Jacobs

There was a fabulous 1920s movie theme for the event on Tuesday, September 29.

Celebrations began with afternoon tea in the dining room at the home, in The Leas, Rustington, when guests tucked into cream tea, traditional scones and sandwiches.

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Julie Bartholomew, customer relations manager at Care UK, said: “There was live entertainment from the girls at Party Time Productions, who sang, danced and told the stories of The Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland and American actress and singer Doris Day.

Home manager Fiona Wiederkehr and resident Mary Mount cut the birthday cake. Picture: Simon JacobsHome manager Fiona Wiederkehr and resident Mary Mount cut the birthday cake. Picture: Simon Jacobs
Home manager Fiona Wiederkehr and resident Mary Mount cut the birthday cake. Picture: Simon Jacobs

“The residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were all singing along.”

Care UK managing director Andrew Knight joined in the celebrations and presented 20-year long service awards to registered nurse Sally Munn and carer Sue Tipler.

Resident Peter Liles also received a 20-year award from Mr Knight, as well as a red Ferrari remote control car.

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Later on in the day, a buffet-style dinner was served, which was enjoyed by all the guests.

Darlington Court provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and palliative care for older people

The care home will be opening a new residential suite in December. Register an interest by calling 0333 4343 022 or email [email protected] for more information.

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