Lanarkshire care home residents celebrate Queen's Jubilee in style

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Residents at a care home in East Kilbride enjoyed a Platinum Jubilee celebration fit for a queen. Care UK’s Cathkin House, on Glasgow Road, marked the Queen’s official 70-year milestone by hosting a garden party for residents and their relatives, complete with Union Jack bunting and a barbeque prepared by the home’s head chef.

There were events held across Lanarkshire in schools, community groups and other care homes.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Nisha Sujeewon, Home Manager at Cathkin House, said: “We had a wonderful time celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with our extended family here at Cathkin House.“For older people, and those living with dementia, reminiscing about key milestones, such as previous jubilee celebrations, can help bring back happy memories, as well as prompting conversation and connection with those around them."These positive feelings gained from revisiting fond memories can help decrease stress, reduce agitation and improve mood.“We have many royalists here at the home who were keen to mark the Queen’s incredible reign and celebrate in style."Everyone had a fantastic time, and we’re already planning our next royal knees up.”