Henfield care home celebrates 81st anniversary of VE Day

Red Oaks in Henfield marked the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s afternoon tea party to remember.  The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents and staff dressed up in their 1940s-inspired glad rags and enjoyed an afternoon of big band music and dancing.

Head chef Carlos whipped up a delicious fish and chip lunch and celebratory cake served in boxes for a wonderful community street party, all washed down with pots of tea and a celebratory glass of wine to mark the occasion. 

Residents observed the national two-minute silence and reminisced about their memories of VE Day. The community choir led everyone in singing familiar wartime favourites, creating a fantastic atmosphere of unity and joy. Entertainment, singing and dancing finished the celebrations as timeless classics were enjoyed by all.

Linda Ryan General Manager at Henfield said: “Many of our residents can remember the end of the war and we all know what it meant for our country so we wanted to celebrate the date and listen to our residents’ memories of the war and the experiences they lived through.”