Plenty Of Celebrations At Pontefract Home Following 30th Anniversary Party

Staff at the home, including Mark Quarmby, home manager (L) in front of the new plaque

There were plenty of celebrations at a Pontefract home as it marked its 30th anniversary.

MHA Warde Aldam first opened its doors on the 9th of April 1995, and 30 years later it’s still going strong.

The home, which provides dementia nursing and nursing care for 60 residents marked the occasion with an anniversary party.

There was a tree planting ceremony, followed by a blessing from the home’s chaplain, Joseph Zulu, which was followed by the home releasing 30 biodegradable balloons in the air.

The home had also arranged some entertainment alongside a celebration cake and buffet.

A commemorative plaque was put up in the home to showcase the 30 years.

Mark Quarmby, home manager said:
“We are all incredibly proud of the achievement of being here for 30 years and serving the community and ensuring our residents live later life well.

“Even though I am still fairly new to the role here, I feel very much a part of the 30 years and it’s a great feeling.

“The 30th anniversary celebration was a great way to mark the occasion, and we all had a great time.

“Everyone was in good spirits, we had plenty of fun and it was great to see so many family members of residents come and join in.

“All our staff members were present, as well as some central support and management staff.

“Being here for 30 years, there are a whole host of memories that staff members and residents, past and present, will hold close to them.

“The journey doesn’t stop, we keep going and hope to reach the next landmark here as well.”