VE Day celebrations at Butterfly Lodge

Residents at Butterfly Lodge were delighted by a “very well-rehearsed” performance by pupils from their local primary school of favourite war-time songs, in preparation for their VE Day celebrations.

Years 5 and 6 from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy entertained residents with their renditions of We’ll Meet Again, White Cliffs of Dover and Run Rabbit Run.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, said: “The children have obviously been practicing very hard and sang beautifully.

“Our ladies and gents really enjoyed their performance, and several of them joined in with these songs they know so well.”

On VE Day itself there were more celebrations with many Butterfly Lodge staff and residents dressing up in red, white and blue.

The morning was spent in themed reminiscence activities which included looking at old ration books and discussing meals that could be cooked using them, as well as crafting decorations before a celebratory buffet lunch that included red, white and blue cupcakes, traditional trifles, pastries and pies.

The afternoon’s entertainment was led by singer Molly Stewart who performed wartime songs including It’s a long way to Tipperary, We’re Gonna Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line and the Lambeth Walk.

Sarah McCaffrey said: “Everyone had such a lovely time.

“It’s always a pleasure to host children from St Budeaux.

“They visit at different times throughout the year and always seem to enjoy visiting us as much as we love seeing them.

“And Molly delivered such an authentic programme of songs for our entertainment on the big day.

“Our residents had a lovely time singing along with her and really got into the spirit of the commemorative celebrations.”