STONE House in Aylesbury, part of Peverel Court Care, will host a special VE Day picnic on Saturday, May 10 celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe with an uplifting afternoon of music, reflection and togetherness.
Set against the backdrop of the nursing care home’s four acres of landscaped gardens, the event will welcome residents, families, team members and the local community – with a particularly poignant connection: Stone House was once the home of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts.
In tribute, local Scout groups will be in attendance, honouring their founder’s legacy and showing their support for the generation who lived through the Second World War.
Home manager Hope Timbe said: “VE Day is about honouring the courage, strength and sacrifices made by so many – including many of our own residents.
“To host this event in the former home of Lord Baden-Powell, with local Scouts joining us, is truly special. It will be a joyful celebration, but also a powerful moment of remembrance.
“These shared experiences across generations mean the world to our residents and help us keep history alive in the most meaningful way.”
Running from 12pm to 3pm the celebration will include live music, vintage refreshments, traditional bunting and 1940s-inspired activities. Guests are invited to bring picnic blankets, wear wartime dress if they wish, and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, stories and heartfelt tribute.