Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech enjoyed celebrating the King's Coronation with the Mayoress of Wisbech during a weekend of royalty-themed activities.

Residents and staff put on a fabulous display and enjoyed welcoming their friends, family, and the local community to celebrate. 

Wellbeing coordinator Sarah Perkins said: “During the week, staff and residents enjoyed working together to make a large wooden display of the king and his guards and decorated Lyncroft with over 175 flags, 150 metres of bunting and plenty of balloons.

“They also enjoyed playing royalty-themed games, including pass the crown.”  

Wisbech Standard: Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech enjoyed celebrating the King's Coronation during a weekend of royalty themed celebrations.Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech enjoyed celebrating the King's Coronation during a weekend of royalty themed celebrations. (Image: Lyncroft Care Home)

Mel Cushen, customer relations manager at Lyncroft, added: “We had a wonderful time celebrating the King's Coronation.

“Our residents enjoyed getting involved in the preparations and dressed up on the day with themed hats and flags. 

 “On Saturday, we were all thrilled to be joined by our friends, family and the Mayor of Wisbech to watch the historic moment in our beautifully decorated lounge. 

“Our celebrations continued into Sunday, with our Kings Coronation garden party with over 60 members from our local community.

Wisbech Standard: Lyncroft Care Home recently enjoyed celebrating the Kings Coronation with their local community and the Mayoress of Wisbech.Lyncroft Care Home recently enjoyed celebrating the Kings Coronation with their local community and the Mayoress of Wisbech. (Image: Lyncroft Care Home)

“We all sang and danced along to local performer Amanda Scott and ate plenty of tasty treats prepared by our talented chef Neil, including his wonderful Union Jack cake. 

“Several neighbours stopped by to say how much they enjoyed seeing our decorations.”  

One neighbour said. “It bought a sense of celebration to the road." Another commented on Facebook. What a joy Lyncroft Care Home is.”

Lyncroft’s celebrations finished on Monday with their cuppa and cake afternoon in the bistro. Families joined their loved ones for a range of tasty homemade cakes.