A royal celebration for Lanarkshire care home residents

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Residents at a care home in Uddingston enjoyed a royal celebration at the weekend to mark the King’s coronation.Rosepark Care Home embarked on a weekend of celebrations including afternoon tea and dressing up in royal regalia, while the home was adorned with bunting, decorations fit for a king and King Charles memorabilia.For many elderly residents of the care home this was a unique experience having also witnessed the Queen’s coronation in 1953, making the celebrations of the weekend poignant and emotive for many.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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In addition to settling down to watch the coronation on the television, we were invited to get into the spirit of the celebrations with a King Charles themed party, a delicious afternoon tea and themed games.“It is an honour to witness not just one, but two, royal coronations and I am so pleased we were able to mark it in style.”Rosepark is part of Renaissance Care group that currently owns and operates 16 homes across Scotland.

The group is known for its fun and inventive events that engage residents and focus on bettering their health and wellbeing, as well as encouraging fun and physical activity.Rosepark provides nursing and residential care for up