Coronation elation: Belong Crewe celebrates the new King and Queen

As King Charles III and Queen Camilla ascended to the throne at the weekend, customers and families at Belong Crewe marked the historic occasion with a coronation extravaganza to remember.

The Brookhouse Drive care village's celebration centrepiece comprised a community street party with high tea, games, and artisan gift stalls, whilst homemade decorations and sharing stories of past royal festivities conjured happy memories of days gone by.

Entertainment came from Music in Mind, an interactive sound experience designed especially for those living with dementia, and earlier in the week, the village was joined by young friends from Gainsborough Primary and Nursery School for a cosy tea party, complete with a pupils' choir performance.

For the big moment itself, Belong customers and colleagues waved their Union Jacks whilst cheering on the royals from their in-house entertainment venue, before enjoying their fancy banquet inspired by British cuisine classics and accompanied by a tipple or two. More gala festivities followed, including music and dancing and a joyful atmosphere.

Jessica Butler, experience coordinator at Belong Crewe, said: "Our customers have many fond memories of past royal occasions, including Queen Elizabeth II's coronation 70 years ago, so we took lead from what they wanted to see, bringing to life their ideas for how to celebrate. The result was a right royal knees-up, inspired by their memories, infused with modern take - a fantastic party that will be talked about for years to come!"

Last year, the not-for-profit dementia specialist was chosen to feature in the official publication of Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Album. The book commends outstanding individuals and organisations from across the country and the Commonwealth that have had an impact on life in the UK during the seven decades of the late Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

Pictured: Jerry Bradley, resident, celebrates the Coronation with support workers, Jessica Butler (L) and Leanne Bone (R)

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