Dancing and smiles as care home celebrates VE Day in style
Residents at The Rectory care home in Taunton were treated to a joyful celebration for VE Day, complete with music, dancing and plenty of wartime nostalgia.
The event brought back happy memories with sing-alongs to well-known tunes from the time, waving Union Jack flags and enjoying a traditional afternoon tea.
Residents and staff raised toasts to peace and resilience and took to the floor dancing to much-loved wartime hits like We'll Meet Again and The White Cliffs of Dover.
The Rectory’s manager Abbie Foster said: “VE Day is such a powerful reminder of resilience and community – something our residents connect with deeply.
“It was wonderful to see so many smiles and moments of recognition. Music and celebration can reach people in ways words sometimes can’t.”
The home’s dementia-friendly approach to celebrations ensured all residents were able to take part, from sensory props and period music to supportive one-to-one engagement.
Added Abbie: “We’re passionate about creating moments of joy and connection; VE Day gave us the perfect excuse to bring everyone together and honour a generation that gave so much.”
The Rectory is part of a third-generation, family-run business run by White Care Group, which has other homes in Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury.
