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Milton House Care Home residents enjoy an afternoon sing song

Local care home, Milton House, treated their residents to a trip down memory lane on Tuesday, September 15. It was an afternoon of entertainment, organised by The Not Forgotten, a British Armed Forces charity for serving and ex-service men and women.

The charity recently launched ‘Those Not Forgotten Years’, a nationwide outdoor concert tour, reaching thousands of residents in care homes, boosting morale and lifting spirits.

Around 15 residents and staff at the North Yorkshire care home gathered together for the concert and a cream tea, fabulous tea, all at a suitable social distance in their bubble, for a memorable afternoon to lift the lockdown blues.

They sang along, tapped their feet and waved flags as The Not Forgotten professional entertainment team of singers and musicians performed a set of popular classics and rousing favourites, including a poignant tribute the late Dame Vera Lynn.

Commenting on the day, Ama Rai, Director, said: “The concert was absolutely brilliant! It was just the ‘tonic’ for all our lovely residents who have managed to get through the most difficult of times enduring months without seeing family and friends.”

Brigadier James Stopford, CBE, CEO of The Not Forgotten said: “Sadly, events to commemorate VE Day, VJ Day and D Day could not take place properly this year, so we were determined to help WW2 veterans and those who have served their country mark these important days by bringing the celebrations to them.”

The Not Forgotten combats isolation and loneliness amongst the Armed Forces community through social activities and challenge holidays. If you are a serving or ex-member of the Armed Forces or you know of someone that could benefit from the help of The Not Forgotten, please get in touch ring 0207 730 2400