CARE UK homes across England, Scotland and Wales lit their Lamp Light of Peace to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The provider led the way on the Light Lamp of Peace initiative for the sector, and joined other settings, including hospital trusts, to pay their respects.
D-Day 80, of which this campaign is a part, was developed by Pageantmaster Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR. He has led Royal and international celebrations for nearly 40 years. D-Day 80 has partnered with The Normandy Memorial Trust, The Royal Naval Association, ABF The Soldiers Charity, RAF Benevolent Fund and the Merchant Navy Association.
In addition to illuminating the night with their own Lamp Lights of Peace, most homes hosted their own events throughout the day, inviting the community in to pay their respects.
Homes were also invited to take part in a D-Day cake competition. This allowed residents to reminisce with chefs to create a cake to memorialise the occasion. Once they had settled on an idea, they could help to make or decorate it. Most homes shared their cakes at the community events they ran on Thursday 6th June. The winning home, Hadrian House in Gateshead, created a fruitcake inspired by Vera Lynn and the White Cliffs of Dover.
The Lamp Light of Peace will be able to be reused by homes in the future, including annually on November 11 as part of their Armistice Day commemorations.
