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Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at Bennett Lodge Care Home

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Bennett Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special afternoon tea, bringing residents and their families together for a delightful surprise.

The lifestyle team organised the event for residents in the home. By working with residents’ children, the team planned a surprise that turned into a magical and memorable celebration for everyone involved, ensuring that couples enjoyed an extra special experience.

Residents and families enjoyed a lovely afternoon, celebrating love and connection over tea, cakes, and conversation. The highlight of the day was popping a champagne bottle and seeing the smiles of joy and love on everyone’s faces.

Jack, the lifestyle coordinator described the event as “a magical event and a lovely day to celebrate love,” reflecting the warmth and happiness felt throughout the afternoon. He also commented, “This was a nice thing to do, a lovely surprise.”

Bennett Lodge created a memorable Valentine’s experience for both residents and their families. Valentine’s Day is an important celebration at the home, providing a special opportunity to honour love and relationships and create cherished memories for all.