VE Day 80: Shannon Court residents celebrate the end of WW2 in Europe

Above: Residents Rita, Patricia, Daphnee, Pamala and Kathleen enjoy a fizzy drink during their afternoon tea party on VE Day at RMBI Care Co. Home Shannon Court, in Hindhead, Surrey.

Residents at Shannon Court, in Hindhead (Surrey), have marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

To honour the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the Home’s staff organised a gathering for residents. They decorated Shannon Court with British flags and the residents tucked into a special meal.

The Home’s Association of Friends, an independent charity that supports Shannon Court by befriending and supporting residents, brought up a commemorative glass for everyone.

Resident Ivor proudly waves the Union Jack at Shannon Court’s VE Day tea party.

One of the Home’s Activities Coordinator, Leah Oliver, said:

What a pleasure it was to host the 80th VE Day for our amazing residents. Memories shared and songs sung together! I felt very proud and emotional, singing along to all the old songs with our residents. They enjoyed an afternoon tea to celebrate in true party style.

Residents enjoyed a vast array of sandwiches, sweet treats and tea.

Business Manager Steve Stace added:

What an honour to be with individuals that went through so much in those days. They shared astounding stories of evacuations and family members going to war and coming back home. It was such a pleasure to be able to give them a special day to remember.

[Summary: Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Shannon Court, in Hindhead, Surrey, commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a festive gathering, complete with British flags, a special meal, and a commemorative glass provided by the Home’s Association of Friends. Staff and residents shared memories and songs from the wartime era, marking the occasion with heartfelt pride and afternoon tea.]