Evelyn’s Big Day at Weavers Court
Every day at Weavers Court is special, but for one resident recently, our home made sure that she had a day to remember.
Happy Birthday Evelyn
Our much-loved resident, Evelyn marked her 101st birthday. The year that Evelyn was born in, 1922, was certainly a momentous year with lots of significant international events taking place. Russia became the USSR while King George V opened a new concrete tennis stadium at Windsor, known as Centre Court. The British Broadcasting Corporation began, funded by a Post Office license fee of 10 shillings that must be bought by anyone owning a radio receiver. Hollywood stars, Eva Gardner and Judy Garland were born – but for the community at Weavers Court, there was only one star attraction on Evelyn’s birthday.
The team decorated the home for Evelyn’s special day, with birthday balloons and banners. Everyone entered the spirit of Evelyn’s big day, stopping by her room to wish her the happiest of returns and sharing a chat and a laugh with her.
Being 101 is very special and the team wanted to create something amazing for Evelyn to remember.
A treat from Altreka Alpacas
With Evelyn’s love for animals so important to her, the team decided to do something different and arranged for Altreka Alpacas to visit Evelyn.
Evelyn was delighted to meet the alpacas, named King Kong and Luke. The team were touched to see how much Evelyn enjoyed getting to see alpacas up close and it certainly made sure she had a day to remember.
However, the fun didn’t stop at alpacas.
Family and friends had joined us and stayed on at Weavers Court after Luke and King Kong had gone home to enjoy a birthday party and – of course – a birthday cake.
Of her big day, Evelyn said, “It was a wonderful day and the alpacas were marvellous.”
Evelyn’s family also loved every moment of her birthday and thanked the team.
“Thank you for all you do for my Great Aunt. You made her day so special, one we will all remember for ever.”
“Thank you to everyone for making this such an amazing day. Evelyn absolutely loved every minute of it, and we did too.”
Becoming a Weavers Court resident means that you become part of a loving and caring community that take good care of each other. Friendships are made and our home is full of the happy chatter of happy residents.