Park Lane Healthcare

Care home residents from Magnolia House in Cottingham and The Manor House in rural little Weighton observed a reflective and respectful Armistice Day when they were visited by Jerry Cross from Cottingham Branch, The Royal British Legion.

The residents and staff of the East Riding care homes, which offer residential, respite and dementia care, welcomed the poignant and emotional remembrance service. The Last Post was played, and the two-minute silence allowed residents to honour their loved ones who served in the armed the forces.

This is the fourth time Cottingham Branch, The Royal British Legion conducted Remembrance Day services at the homes – an annual tradition which began when residents were prevented from attending public services due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

For residents and staff unable to attend the main services on Sunday, the occasion gave them involvement in local Remembrance proceedings and the opportunity to show first hand their gratitude to the fallen.

Sarah Carter, activities coordinator at Magnolia House said: “The Royal British Legion has been visiting us for a few years and it was lovely to have the volunteers at the home again to conduct such a special service.”

She added: “During the morning we held prayers and hymns before observing our two-minute silence to remember those who fought bravely in wars past and present.”

Lindsay Altoft, registered manager at Magnolia House said: “The visit from Cottingham Branch, The Royal British Legion means a lot to our residents with many of them remembering family and friends who lost their lives serving in the armed forces.”

Jacqui Long, activities manager at the Manor House said: “We devoted the whole weekend to Armistice Day, which included our local Reverend Tim Kelly conducting a special service.

“On Sunday we were treated to an uplifting performance by the Voices of Weighton Choir with songs that everyone knew so well and could sing along to!”

Len, a resident at the Manor House said: “it was very moving to have The Last Post played here.”

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Notes to editors:

The Park Lane Healthcare Group is a family run group of companies operating residential care and nursing homes throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire. These include Magnolia House in Cottingham, The Hall in Thornton-le-Dale, Moorgate Care Village in Rotherham, and Croston Park in Leyland. The company and staff are passionate about delivering quality care. Residents feel a sense of security, love and belonging, while retaining their self-respect and making new memories.