Donnington care home celebrates 70th year with 'Platinum Jubilee' garden party
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To celebrate the impressive milestone, the home served delicious cream teas and hosted a tombola, raffle and craft stalls, together with fun games for the young at heart.
A letter of congratulations from Princess Alexandra, who opened the home 70 years ago, was read out and a certificate was presented to employee Tracy Kirtlan in recognition of her being a finalist in the West Sussex Carer of the year award.
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Hide AdResident, Hilda Glossop, said: “It was a pleasure to join in the celebrations on Saturday afternoon and see so many people attend.
“It was marvellous."
The party was organised by staff who were assisted by the Rotary Club of Chichester Harbour.
Home manager, Jan Kewell, said: "We are all very proud of Donnington’s history and look forward to making many more memories over the coming years.”