Spirit of the 1940s – Hailsham care home invites community to honour VE Day
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
- Time
- 11:00 - 13:00
- Venue
- Bowes House, 25 Battle Road, BN27 1DU
Two East Sussex care homes are opening their doors to the community to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
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VE Day was celebrated on 8th 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.
Bowes House celebration will take place on Wednesday 7th May from 11am-1pm, and the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event. Guests and residents will enjoy a morning of light refreshments, military vehicles and entertainment and dancing with the D Day Dollies singers, as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Natasha King, Home Manager at Bowes House, added: “As we approach VE Day, residents have been sharing their cherished stories from wartime Britain – it’s been so inspiring to hear their experiences and learn from one another.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Bowes House for a nostalgic and heartwarming afternoon to remember and a delicious fish and chip lunch!”
Bowes House has been designed to deliver the very best care standards and enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care, and has plenty of space for activities, including luxury facilities such as a cinema, hair and beauty salon, and café.
To find out more about Bowes House, or to book a spot at the VE Day celebration, don't hesitate to get in touch with Customer Relations Manager Lisa Phillips on 01323 888611, or email lisa.phillips@careuk.com
For further information about the homes, visit careuk.com/east-sussex
Bowes House celebration will take place on Wednesday 7th May from 11am-1pm, and the team has been hard at work organising their own special commemorative event. Guests and residents will enjoy a morning of light refreshments, military vehicles and entertainment and dancing with the D Day Dollies singers, as they embrace the spirit of the 1940s.
Natasha King, Home Manager at Bowes House, added: “As we approach VE Day, residents have been sharing their cherished stories from wartime Britain – it’s been so inspiring to hear their experiences and learn from one another.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Bowes House for a nostalgic and heartwarming afternoon to remember and a delicious fish and chip lunch!”
Bowes House has been designed to deliver the very best care standards and enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care, and has plenty of space for activities, including luxury facilities such as a cinema, hair and beauty salon, and café.
To find out more about Bowes House, or to book a spot at the VE Day celebration, don't hesitate to get in touch with Customer Relations Manager Lisa Phillips on 01323 888611, or email lisa.phillips@careuk.com
For further information about the homes, visit careuk.com/east-sussex
Venue
Bowes House
Https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/bowes-house-hailsham-east-sussex
25 Battle Road
BN27 1DU
Dates
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