Tallington Lodge Care Home, located just 10 minutes from the picturesque market town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, also home to the historic Burghley House, recently hosted a Resident and Relatives Christmas party with a delightful difference.
Staying true to its person-centred approach to care, the team at Tallington Lodge decided to create an event that was not only festive but also meaningful and memorable for residents. The result was a 1940s-style fashion show, bringing history, personality and plenty of festive cheer together under one roof.
Members of the wellbeing team carefully sourced authentic 1940s-inspired clothing, giving residents the opportunity to dress up and take to the catwalk, accompanied by members of the wellbeing and care teams, who also dressed in 1940s-style attire for the occasion. Residents fully embraced the idea, proudly showcasing their outfits and personalities as they made their way down the runway to cheers, applause and encouragement from fellow residents and visiting family members.
Adding to the sense of occasion, some residents were escorted by Santhosh, Client Services Manager, and Aaron, Administrator, both dressed in classic suits to create a suave and sophisticated 1940s feel.
Following the fashion show, the celebrations continued with live entertainment from Ryan Hornett, who took a break from his day job in IT to perform a range of musical hits from the 1940s onwards. Residents and relatives were soon in the party spirit, enjoying singing, dancing and reminiscing together.
After an afternoon full of excitement, the Tallington Lodge hospitality team treated everyone to a festive Christmas buffet, featuring a selection of traditional finger foods, sweet treats and refreshments.
Natalie White, Home Manager at Tallington Lodge, commented:
“It has been a wonderful afternoon. Seeing the residents in their fantastic 1940s-inspired attire, and watching them have so much fun dancing, singing and reminiscing, has made it all worthwhile. I would like to thank all our staff for taking the time to organise such a special event for our residents.”
Tallington Lodge Care Home is part of the Country Court group, where creating meaningful moments and celebrating individuality remain at the heart of everything they do.
For more information about life at Tallington Lodge Care Home, please contact Morgan Hicks on 01780 740 314 or email careenquiries@countrycourtcare.com.
