Valentines Day Celebrations at Lindley Park Care Home in Huddersfield

Staff at the newly opened Lindley Park care home in Huddersfield treated a local couple who have shared 69 Valentine’s Dyas together to a romantic celebration for the global holiday. One of the care home residents, 87-year-old Susan Johnson OBE, known fondly as Sue and her husband Peter have been married for 64 years after meeting 69 years ago at Oakfield Tennis Club in Birkby. The team at the Huddersfield care home pulled out all the stops for Valentines Day to honour their amazing love story and those of other residents, by hosting a champagne reception, three course candlelit lunch and a romantic afternoon tea-time dance.

Couples were welcomed into the home and treated to a starter of French onion soup, beef bourguignon slow cooked in red wine, and chocolate mousse, all prepared in house by the Lindley Park chef, creating a restaurant style experience designed to make residents and their loved ones feel truly special.

Sue’s husband, Peter, visits her regualrly at the Huddersfield care home, said “Every time I see Sue, it feels like a first date. I’m always welcomed with open arms and I enjoy her company so much. I’m very lucky to have met her. She’s unique, makes friends everywhere she goes and lights up any room.

“I’m incredibly proud of her – and she still tells me I’m wonderful too”

Sue, a talented golfer who once travelled the world competing and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her achievements, has shared countless adventures with her husband over the year. She said, “It was rea;;y wonderful what the home arranged for Peter and I and the other couples – we felt very special.”

Peter added, “Staff at the home went all out for Sue and I and the other residents and we can’t thank them enough.”

85-year-old resident, Colin Noble was joined for lunch by his wife, Ann, who he has been married to for 64 years. Colin said, “It was lovely having a day with Ann, the home made such an effort.”

Ann told us the secret to long-lasting love is “to have a common ground that you both can enjoy things you like together, but its just as important that you make time for your own friends and interests too.”

Huddersfield care home manager, Anna Chan said, “Love doesn’t stop at any age, and we wanted to create something truly memorable for our residents and their partners. Seeing couples like Sue and Peter, Colin and Ann celebrating nearly seven decades together is incredibly inspiring, and we’re honoured to play a small part in their story.”

Why Celebrations, Events & Activities Matter in Care Homes

At Lindley Park care home, celebrations like these are more than just a single day on the calendar, they are a central part of our person-centered care approach at Tanglewood care homes. It’s important that residents’ unique histories and passions aren’t forgotten. That’s why our care homes make such an effort to find a reason to celebrate. Whether it’s Sue’s world class golfing achievements or Colin and Ann’s decades of shared hobbies together, we believe that staying connected to ones past helps to create a fulfilling future. The move to a care home shouldn’t mean the end of romance or an independent social life. At Tanglewood care homes we strive to create a social environment for our residents that support both joy in groups but also those one to one moments. From restaurant quality dining to nostalgic afternoon dances, our care home teams goal is to alleviate any social isolation and replace it with a sense of purpose that we actively encourage every day. It’s why we keep our care home doors open to family and friends to help our residents stay connected to the wider Huddersfield community.

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