Excitement has been running high at Ross Court Care Home in Ross-On-Wye where residents and staff were busy making Jubilee-themed decorations to prepare for their big Jubilee Afternoon Tea, as well as decorating the home for a Jubilee activities programme.

Staff and residents at the home put their heads together and came up with a plan for their celebrations fit for a Queen inviting family, friends and the local community to join them for a Jubilee Celebration afternoon tea in the grounds on Friday, June 3. Everyone came together to celebrate our longest reigning monarch and reminisce about what she means to each and every one of us.

The Jubilee afternoon tea in our grounds was a gorgeous day, there was a live singing performance by Darryl with some classic songs, as well as fun and games for all including a bouncy castle, popcorn and slushy machines! The traditional afternoon tea was prepared by Ross Court’s Head Chef, Darren and his team and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Amy Wheatley, General Manager at Ross Court said: “We’ve all had such a brilliant time celebrating the Platinum Jubilee, it has been such fun. Our staff and residents love the Queen and so they were all so excited to take part.

“It has been a real collaborative process - thinking about how we wanted to celebrate, planning our activities, decorating the home and creating all the party food. It was so lovely to be able to invite our friends and family to come and join us for a proper celebration too.”

Resident, Bill Ramsden said: “The Queen is an amazing lady, everyone wanted to get involved in the celebrations. It is remarkable to think she has been on the throne for 70 years, such an achievement!

“I remember the Coronation day so well, I was a policeman working on Regent Street to ensure the crowd was under control and didn’t go onto the road. It rained all day and our already heavy uniform was soaked and became even heavier. The queen went by in an enclosed carriage, but the Queen of Tonga was in an open carriage so got very wet!

“It was a very long day, but wonderful to be there.”

Ross Court’s varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Ross Court is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals.  Ross Court provides residential and respite care.