Residents at HC-One Wales’s Abermill Care Home, in Caerphilly, were treated to a special performance by drag artist ‘Venus Flytrap’ that fulfilled a wish expressed by several residents.
The show, which featured songs by Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, and Aretha Franklin, delighted attendees including residents, relatives, and colleagues.
The entertainment was organised after residents Mary Davies, Avery Vaughan, and Jane Lewis wanted to see a drag artist during their regular resident meeting.
Christine Tipper, Abermill Care Home Manager, reached out to the drag artist for the special event held on Friday, May 2.
The performance was particularly meaningful for 93-year-old resident Avery Vaughan. She said:
"I am 93 years old and people think that I haven't seen a drag artist, but I have."
Mary Davies, one of the residents who initially made the wish, was visibly moved by the event. She said:
"She was brilliant, and her make-up was wonderful too. I am speechless and can't thank the staff enough for making it possible. I would like to see her perform here again."
Christine Tipper, HC-One Wales’ Abermill Care Home Manager, expressed:
"It has been wonderful to see Mary's wish come true, and her and other residents' reactions. I was a little dubious at first, but it was outstanding.
“Residents loved the songs and jokes. It's just lovely to see people get together and have fun. I can't thank Venus enough."
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