Residents at Hampton House in Solihull stepped back in time as they celebrated Abbeyfield’s 70th anniversary with a day of music, memories and a special anniversary lunch.
The day began with a reminiscence session over tea and biscuits, where residents shared memories while looking through old photographs and thank-you cards.
A special anniversary lunch followed, featuring a ‘Bermondsey Bomb’ (a meat-filled potato cake) in tribute to the East London location of the first Abbeyfield house.
In the afternoon, singer Martin Leonard entertained residents with well-loved classics, with many joining for a street-party-style singalong.
Pauline Hunt, who moved into Hampton House in 2014, said that the day brought back fond memories of the 60th anniversary celebrations in 2016.
“Hampton House has changed a lot since then,” she said, “and it’s been lovely to welcome more people in since the difficult times during the pandemic.”
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