A care home in Cumbria celebrated the spooky season in style and hosted a Halloween trail that brought together both residents and the local community.
St George’s Care Home in Millom has been transformed as staff members worked hard to transform the grounds and dress up in creative costumes to enhance the eerie atmosphere.
Families from the community were invited to join the fun and search for spooky items hidden along the trail.
The residents ‘love’ having people visit and this event was the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.
A St George’s spokesman said: “Many watched from their windows, waving and interacting with them, with some completing the trail themselves. They were all delighted to see the children in their wonderful costumes.”
Children ticked off the items on their lists as they discovered each frightful find, earning prizes that added to the excitement.
A highlight of the day was the spooky hut photo booth where families could capture the moment with playful props, creating lasting memories of the event.
“The goal this year was to do something different,” said Gemma Fretter, manager of St George’s Care Home.
“We wanted to create an event that would bring people to us and allow our residents to enjoy the fun of Halloween from the comfort of their home. I am so incredibly proud of our team and the effort every member of staff put in to make this event happen, giving up their time and dressing up to really get into the spirit.”
The Halloween Spooky Trail was a ‘tremendous success’ welcoming 150 visitors over two days and raising a total of £160.50.
The event showcased the creativity and dedication of the staff and raised a valuable amount for St George’s activity fund.
To continue the celebration, residents have been baking creepy cakes, enjoying a spooky beef stew, and listening to Celtic singers performing eerie songs, along with a haunted sketching session and a staff fancy dress competition.
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