THAT’LL BE THE DAY – LOCAL CARE HOME REMEMBERS BUDDY HOLLY

Caldy Manor care home in Caldy was transformed into a 50s diner to mark Buddy Holly Day on 3rd February.

Charles Hardin Holley, or Buddy Holly as he was better known, died tragically in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, aged just 22 along with fellow musicians, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson. He was a pioneering singer-songwriter, hailed as one of the greats of 1950’s American rock & roll, despite his short career.

General Manager, Hannah Roberts, said: “Lots of our residents are big Buddy Holly fans and still love his music. We’ve had a fantastic day listening to all his hits, finding out about his life in 50s America and what influenced him. We watched a documentary about his life, he was such an incredible talent. This afternoon we had a Buddy Holly quiz, it is amazing how many songs he recorded. We all surprised ourselves by how many we remembered!”

Edna Ganderton, a resident said: “I loved Buddy Holly growing up. Listening to all his old hits has brought back so many memories. We’ve all had a brilliant time reminiscing about our dance hall days!”

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

We are welcoming new residents into our homes to ensure that we are there for those that need care and support, and have very clear protocols that must be met including a transition period into our home to help keep everyone safe. Please do give us a call on 0151 625 2311 if you are looking for care or need any further help.

Caldy Manor Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals Caldy Manor provides residential care, dementia care and respite care.

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