In Wonderland

ByJDCteam

Winchester care home St Catherine’s View celebrated its 10th anniversary with a “Hatter’s tea party” and a wardrobe of fancy dress costumes.  Among guests at the Alice in Wonderland-themed party was “Alice” herself, clinical lead Hayley Geddes, who is pictured with resident Christina Millest. “Our Hatter’s tea party was a lovely opportunity to celebrate and we all had fun, dancing and singing along to the music,” said the Colten Care home’s manager Vanda Baker, who dressed up as the Queen of Hearts.

St Catherines View Clinical Lead Hayley Geddes, who dressed up as Alice in Wonderland, is joined by resident Christina Millest at the home’s tenth anniversary party.

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