Turning back time: Buckingham care home hosts 1940s tea party to honour D-Day

Care UK’s Maids Moreton Hall, in Church Street, held a 1940s-themed tea party and lamp lighting ceremony for residents and their loved ones on Thursday 6th June.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, Care UK partnered with royal pageant master Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR, coordinator of ‘D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace’. Along with the three Forces Charities and the Merchant Navy Association, more than 100 Care UK homes took part in this nationwide tribute.

Residents were joined by the children from Maids Moreton C of E school and residents Iain Shann lit the Lamp Light of Peace. He shared stories about his uncle who fought on D-Day and how he and his wife travelled to Normandy to locate his grave.

Ina Almasan, General Manager at Maids Moreton Hall, said: “We were delighted to join this nationwide initiative and mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

“Reminiscence activities are a great way for older people, and those living with dementia, to connect with those around them and help maintain a sense of identity. The residents have been sharing their own stories and memories – it’s been fantastic to hear everyone’s experiences and learn from one another.

“It really was a heartfelt day for everyone involved.”

To find out more about how Care UK has supported the initiative, please visit: careuk.com/dday-80th-anniversary

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Maids Moreton incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the home has been configured to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.

For more information on Maids Moreton Hall and to book your place, please email Home Admissions Advisor, Andrea Bullen, on [email protected]