Shocking surprises from spectacular performers gave one care home’s Halloween fayre a sensational twist this October.
Residents, loved ones and local families came together at Alston House Care Home on Leigh Road, where circus performer Kat Collett dazzled them with a fire routine.
As dusk set in, the captivated audience watched Kat play with fire in the home’s grounds, following a light-tastic hula hoop routine she’d staged indoors.
Resident Grace Broadbent, aged 89, whose family attended the fayre, said: “I can’t believe my eyes! The fire performance is so hypnotising, and I haven’t seen that before. What a very fun afternoon we have all had – it’s been fantastic, and the kids have enjoyed it.”
Alston House’s wellbeing team pulled out all the stops for the special fayre, which included craft stalls, a lucky dip, fortune telling and fairground games.
The home was adorned with spooky décor to capture the Halloween spirit, and colleagues donned their best fancy dress, prompting plenty of laughter from the residents and guests.
Wellbeing and Lifestyle Coach Kelly-Marie Adams said it had been fabulous fun for everyone involved.
Kelly-Marie said: “The residents absolutely love it when we do a special event and bring in the community, and Halloween is the perfect opportunity to go big.
“So many wonderful people contributed to making this a brilliant afternoon, not least our very own fortune teller ‘Aunt Peg’, whose readings were very popular.
“Thanks to everyone who came and took part, especially Kat Collett, who was sensational and had all of us gasping in disbelief at her fantastic fire performance.”
