Activities at Hilton Park Care Home

Staff and residents from Barchester's Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham had a fantastic time visiting the Bottisham at War Museum 1940’s Weekend. They thoroughly enjoyed taking part in this annual event, which featured a variety of attractions such as vintage war cars, antiques stalls, vintage war clothes, and medical equipment from the war era. The residents and staff had a wonderful time exploring each department and meeting new people.

Geanina Tenca, the General Manager, expressed her delight, saying, 'We absolutely love being able to take our residents out and about to visit the Bottisham Airfield Museum. It makes us so happy to have access to venues like this. It has been a fantastic day, and we've all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.'

One resident, Ronald, conveyed his gratitude to Jenny, the head of activities, by saying, 'You made my day! I couldn't believe I'm here. I will never forget this day.' Hilton Park Care Home is thrilled to have participated in the Bottisham at War 1940s Weekend event. Our residents had a blast exploring the event, admiring vintage war cars, immersing themselves in the lively atmosphere, and making new friends. Margaret, one of our residents, was especially delighted to see her grandson volunteering at such a young age.

Our very special 99-year-old, Ron, was moved to tears after meeting the lovely visitors of the Bottisham Airfield Museum. They shared stories of their experiences fighting for our country, and Ron went into great detail about his own past. He was so proud to tell his story! Being able to visit places like this and soak up the atmosphere is truly lovely.

Overall, the Bottisham at War 1940s Weekend was a remarkable experience for everyone from Hilton Park care home. We are grateful to the organisers for putting together such a captivating event that allowed our residents to immerse themselves in the spirit of the era. The vintage war cars, the nostalgic atmosphere, and the heartfelt connections made with fellow visitors and war veterans truly made it a day to remember. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Bottisham Airfield Museum and all those involved in making this event possible. It's events like these that bring history to life and create cherished memories for our residents and staff.

The residents and staff were pleasantly surprised as these lovely dogs showcased their talents and even visited our dog lovers who were in their rooms. It truly brightened our day. Thank you so much for visiting us.

We are grateful for all the support we received. A heartfelt thank you to all classic and vintage car and motorbike enthusiasts who joined us this afternoon. Our appreciation also extends to every member of the Cambridge Classic And Vintage Car Owners' Community who participated in today's event. Your presence truly added to the occasion.

A special acknowledgement to our fantastic entertainer who made the event even more lively. The families and residents were truly amazed by the beautiful vehicles and the convivial atmosphere.

To our friends, families, staff, volunteers and especially the activities team who organised this event, your hard work was instrumental in making this event a success.

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone involved. Your contribution made this gathering a remarkable one. Thank you.

Another wish came true today. One of our residents, Richard, and the activity team went to Waterbeach Angling Club to make Richard's wish come true.

Richard was overwhelmed to hold the fishing gear again after 20 years. We are incredibly thankful to Colin, a member of the Waterbeach Angling Club, who sat with Richard for a couple of hours and provided everything he needed.

Richard caught lots of fish and released them back into the water. We returned to our home with a fulfilling feeling, knowing we made Richard so happy.

Today is an enchanting day as we celebrate John and Margaret's Golden wedding anniversary. It's an absolute honor for us to be a part of this momentous occasion, witnessing every cherished moment of this beautiful couple's love story. The way they gaze into each other's eyes is breathtaking, and it's evident that their love is still as strong as ever. We also extend our gratitude to Debbie Lee for adding a touch of magic to the celebration, while Adriana, our talented chef, prepared a stunning cake with Monika's help.

Today, we had a lovely trip to Bottisham Airfield Museum first open day of the year. We enjoyed chatting with the volunteers, who shared with us the history behind each sculpture. We also had the opportunity to get up close to their P51 Mustang replica fighter plane and take a photo with it. We invited all interested residents to join us for coffee,  Alin, our maintenance staff, drove the mini-bus to take us on additional trips to bring more residents along. We are grateful to the Airfield Museum in Bottisham for their warm welcome and for showing us around. Lastly, we wish everyone a happy Easter from all of us at Hilton Park!