Over 100 young trick-or-treaters bring Halloween magic to Chatburn care home

The Manor House care home in Chatburn welcomed over 100 children for its annual Halloween trick or treat evening.

The free event was open to everyone in the community. Witches, wizards, ghouls and skeletons came through the doors, along with one very small dog dressed as a witch.

Residents loved seeing the costumes and cheering on the children as they played Halloween games, while youngsters and parents could also help themselves to the "Witches' Brew" in the home's Memory Lane Tea Room.

The home was decorated inside and out. A giant spider hung from the ceiling, along with a hand dangling above the archway. Pumpkins lit up the inside and outside of the building, witches' hats lined the corridors, gravestones and rats crept along the walls, and a headless figure greeted visitors at the door.

The event was a team effort, with help from staff across the home who decorated the building.

Cath Mellin, Registered Manager at The Manor House, said: "Halloween is one of the highlights of our year. Seeing over 100 children in costume, and the smiles on our residents' faces, says everything about what The Manor House is about. We are not just a care home; we are part of Chatburn. Our doors are always open, and we love bringing the community in."

Jackie, from the activities team, said: "We started planning weeks ago, and the whole team got involved with the decorations. The giant spider was the star! The best part was watching residents and children laughing together. Splat the Rat was very popular with everyone, whatever their age."

Jennie, resident, said: “It was really good the children really looked fabulous and we all enjoyed it, I enjoyed being dressed up myself. It was all good fun and all the decorations looked great."

Another resident, Anne, said: “I enjoyed it watching the children’s, obvious enjoyment on their faces was lovely to see and the staff dressed up too, such a lot of hard work went into it."

Events like this are part of everyday life at The Manor House. The home holds regular celebrations for residents and families and welcomes the local community through its doors throughout the year. Next up, the home is getting ready for its Christmas celebrations, which start very soon.

Everyone is welcome. Families who would like an invitation to the home's community events, including Christmas, can join the mailing list at [manorhousechatburn.co.uk/events] or follow The Manor House on Facebook.

The Manor House is a 51-bed residential and nursing care home on Bridge Road, Chatburn, near Clitheroe. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. Families who would like to visit or find out more can call 01200 441394 or visit manorhousechatburn.co.uk.