May is a beautiful month to enjoy the garden and all the flowers blooming. The weather is warmer and the sun is often shining, allowing everyone to enjoy the outdoors a little more.
May celebrates Dementia UK’s week-long campaign ‘Time for a Cuppa’, as well as Dementia Action Week. It is a wonderful opportunity to take some time with your residents and their families to enjoy a cup of tea or an afternoon tea party, and even raise some money for charity.
The 80th anniversary of VE Day will also be celebrated on 8th May, a day that some of your residents might remember. This is a great day to remember and celebrate together.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place at the end of the month, and we have highlighted even more May activities below!
We hope you have a wonderful month.
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VE Day (8th May)
This year marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This was a day of celebration and victory and a day that some of your residents may remember. There will be TV coverage on the BBC of a huge celebration taking place in London which residents may want to watch. Celebrate with Union Jack flags and bunting, and serve up some snacks and refreshments for all to enjoy.
Dementia Action Week (19th – 25th May)
Dementia Action Week takes place every year to help raise awareness of the importance of a timely and accurate diagnosis for people affected by dementia. This Dementia Action Week, take the opportunity to engage with your residents and their families, and enjoy including everyone in some meaningful activities. Find out more about how you can get involved here: Alzheimers.org.uk
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20th – 24th May)
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a garden show held over five days in May each year. It is organised by the Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) and held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. It is an incredible celebration of flowers, plants and gardens, and the event is supported by the royal family who always make appearances. You can find out more here: RHS.org.uk
Africa Day (25th May)
Africa Day is the anniversary of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity. Africa Day is intended to celebrate the culture, arts and history of the whole continent.
Today is the perfect opportunity for some loud music! Decorate some cheap buckets or tubs with African-style geometric art to act as drums. Use paintbrushes, wooden spoons or chopsticks as drumsticks, and play some traditional African music to beat your drums to!
Discover more about the 54 countries that make up Africa, from the wild plains of Kenyas Maasai Mara to the tropical climates of the Seychelles, you can climb to the snowy caps of Mount Kilimanjaro or follow the River Nile as it snakes its way through the continent. You will find something amazing around every corner.
French Tennis Open (25th May – 7th June)
The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is the only Grand Slam tennis championship played on a clay court, and it welcomes the biggest names in tennis to battle it out in Paris. American tennis player Chris Evert, still holds the record for winning the most French Open titles in the womens singles event, holding seven titles during the 1970s and 1980s. Rafael Nadal holds 14 titles won between 2005 and 2022 in the men’s singles event.
Celebrate with some balloon tennis, discussions about playing tennis and finish off with some squash and a light snack.
