Anniversary party turns the clock back at The Aldbury dedicated dementia care home
Twenty years of dedicated dementia care were celebrated as The Aldbury in Poole held a sparkling anniversary party.
Fancy dress festivities in the garden of the purpose-built home featured the theme of icons of yesteryear.
The Aldbury’s 20th anniversary party had the theme of icons of yesteryear, with guests invited to dress up as their favourites
Home Manager Sam Reid came as Daphne from Scooby Doo while colleagues dressed up as, among others, Audrey Hepburn, Elton John, Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin.
Entertainment from singer Kelly prompted singalongs and dancing as guests sampled glasses of fizz and tucked into sweet and savoury tasty treats including an anniversary cake specially baked by Chef Izzy Turczyn-Kuzma.
Home Manager Sam said: “The cutting of the cake was the ideal opportunity for residents, staff and visitors to come together and sing Happy 20th Birthday to our home.
“It was a lovely afternoon and a chance to celebrate with around 25 friends, former members of staff and of course our current residents and their families.”
The party also featured a lucky dip in aid of the Little Lives children’s charity.
The Aldbury resident Valerie Short dancing with Housekeeper Ida Gray
Four staff from when The Aldbury opened in 2003 are still employed at the home: Poppi Kgongoane, Duagsuda Odey, Kanya Branon and Suzanne Pollard. Their roles are Staff Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Housekeeper and Kitchen Assistant respectively.