Glamour and glitz light up ‘Tea at The Ritz’

The glamour and glitz of the jazz age was in vogue once again as residents from two of our homes came together to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week

Flapper dresses, sequins, forearm gloves and peacock feather headbands were de rigueur as Roaring Twenties’ glamour sparkled anew at our sister home, Belmore Lodge in Lymington.

Residents took the short trip from Court Lodge to join us for a lively, stylish afternoon of music, dance and conversation.

The fun took place in the sunshine of our  garden with family and friends among the guests.

Jazz singer Wills Bailey-Hobbs performed popular hits and jazz standards from the 1920s decade.

Colten Care chefs prepared homemade quiches and cakes and a photobooth gave residents the opportunity to capture precious memories of their look and outfits on the day.

Resident Maureen Marks said: “We never need an excuse to dress up, especially when it’s all about the elegance of the 1920s.

“It was a joy to welcome family and friends, including our fellow residents from Court Lodge, and experience ‘The Ritz’ being brought into Belmore.”

Sharon Semple, our Companionship Team Leader, said: “Everyone had fun enjoying a glorious garden party full of lovely music and dancing.”

As well as care homes, venues taking part in Afternoon Tea Week across the UK included bakeries, cafés and hotels, all keen to celebrate ‘the great British tradition of afternoon tea’.