A CARE home in Surbiton is celebrating its 10th birthday with a Caribbean-themed open day.
The event will bring the sounds, scents and flavours of the Caribbean to Royal Star & Garter on August 22 between 2pm and 4pm, and is also open to the public.
The open day will see the award-winning home open its doors and showcase the person-centred care it provides.
Staff opted for a Caribbean theme after asking residents how they would like to celebrate the home’s 10th anniversary. They spoke of their wish to attend Notting Hill Carnival, which takes place on the streets of West London in August.
As residents are too frail to attend Notting Hill, staff decided to bring the Carnival to the home. The celebrations also tie-in with the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush docking in England in 1948.
The Carnival Open Day will include a procession and Carnival Queen, steelpan drum band entertainment, Caribbean food truck and fruit punch.
The Deputy Mayor of Kingston, the Police, the Fire Brigade service and Air Cadets will also be attending, as will children from a nearby nursery who will be dressed for the Carnival celebration.
Residents, family, staff and volunteers from Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton will also enjoy the event.
