Oxted care home residents enjoy special Bonfire Night celebrations

Residents at Windmill Manor care home in Oxted enjoyed a special Bonfire Night celebration with family members and staff.

The evening featured a firework display in the home's garden, with residents keeping warm with cups of homemade soup as the fireworks lit up the night sky.

The celebrations also provided an opportunity to reminisce about Bonfire Night traditions of years gone by, including making a Guy for the traditional Penny for the Guy.

Residents watched as Roman candles sent bursts of colour into the sky and fountains created displays of sparkling lights.

Richard, who lives at Windmill Manor, said: “I have always loved Bonfire Night. It’s so lovely to celebrate these traditions all together. The fireworks bring back so many memories of Bonfire Nights through the years. These times are so special.”

Maria Wedd, general manager at Windmill Manor, said: “We had a fantastic time. Our residents love to keep these traditions and reminisce about years gone by. It’s been a brilliant evening.”

Windmill Manor is run by Barchester Healthcare and provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care.