Residents and staff at Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home enjoyed the Coronation of King Charles III with celebrations over the bank holiday weekend (Saturday, May 6 – Monday, May 8). 

Staff and residents gathered to watch the spectacle on TVs throughout the home and enjoyed a party with refreshments courtesy of the Cottenham Court kitchen team, including a homemade cake. 

The residents prepared for the celebrations by creating their own homemade bunting in a recent arts and crafts session.  

Ely Standard: The residents prepared for the celebrations by creating their own homemade bunting in a recent arts and crafts session.The residents prepared for the celebrations by creating their own homemade bunting in a recent arts and crafts session. (Image: Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home)

Ely Standard: Staff and residents gathered to watch the spectacle on TVs throughout the home and enjoyed a party with refreshments.Staff and residents gathered to watch the spectacle on TVs throughout the home and enjoyed a party with refreshments. (Image: Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home)

The staff showered the living rooms in patriotic decorations, photo props and gave residents union jack hats and flags to wear proudly. 

To round off the bank holiday weekend, the home crowned their very own resident King and Queen and celebrated with live music entertainment from local singer Cockney Pete Barrar and The Chestnut Singers. 

One resident, John Pettitt aged 92, said: “It was great to celebrate the King’s Coronation with my family and friends, it was a wonderful day.  

“I particularly loved the singalong; I waved my flag the whole way through.” 

He added: “My advice for the King would be look after yourself and everyone else.” 

Another resident, Phyliss Vincent, aged 101, said: “My advice for the King is follow your mother’s footsteps.” 

Ely Standard: The staff showered the living rooms in patriotic decorations, photo props and gave residents union jack hats and flags to wear proudly.The staff showered the living rooms in patriotic decorations, photo props and gave residents union jack hats and flags to wear proudly. (Image: Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home)

Ely Standard: The home crowned their very own resident King and Queen and celebrated with live music entertainment.The home crowned their very own resident King and Queen and celebrated with live music entertainment. (Image: Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home)

Speaking of the celebrations at the home, Nomvelo Nyathi, Home Manager at Cottenham Court, said: “It was wonderful to see the home thoroughly enjoy their Coronation celebrations.  

“The staff did a fantastic job organising a lovely memorable occasion.  

“We are very grateful to everybody who came along and made the day truly momentous.” 

Cottenham Court Bupa Care home is situated in High Street, Cottenham, CB24 8SS, and welcomes residents in need of nursing or residential care, both short and long term, including those living with Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or it you’re in need of end-of-life care. 

Ely Standard: Staff and residents gathered to watch the spectacle on TVs throughout the home.Staff and residents gathered to watch the spectacle on TVs throughout the home. (Image: Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home)

Ely Standard: The home celebrated with live music entertainment from local singer Cockney Pete Barrar and The Chestnut Singers.The home celebrated with live music entertainment from local singer Cockney Pete Barrar and The Chestnut Singers. (Image: Cottenham Court Bupa Care Home)