Spooky Fun at Our Halloween Celebration

Our Halloween celebration at Oakbank Care Home was a day filled with laughter, creativity, and a touch of spooky fun, thanks to a special visit from the children of Ardvreck Nursery. The young visitors arrived dressed in delightful costumes, bringing smiles and a festive energy to the home.

The children took part in traditional guising, delighting our residents and staff with jokes and songs in exchange for a sweetie or two. It was lovely to see residents’ faces light up as they handed out sweets and enjoyed the children's lively performances.

After the games, everyone gathered for a spooky-themed lunch that had both young and old smiling. Neil, our talented chef, prepared a playful spread, including “worms in blood” (spaghetti in tomato sauce) and ghost-shaped sandwiches, while the children eagerly tucked into apple and cinnamon “mummies” and pumpkin cookies for dessert.

Our Head Chef, Kamil, led a pumpkin-carving masterclass, guiding residents in creating their own spooky designs—and it's a lot easier to carve a pumpkin than it is to carve a turnip! Many of our residents joined in, showing impressive carving skills and creativity, and the results were proudly displayed around the home.

Having the children from Ardvreck Nursery with us brought a wonderful sense of joy and connection. These intergenerational visits are treasured by our residents, who truly enjoy building relationships with the children, while the children benefit from engaging with the wisdom and warmth of our residents. The entire home felt uplifted, and the decorations—many of which our residents helped create—added to the excitement.

We’re grateful to our community partners for helping make Halloween at Oakbank a memorable event, and we look forward to more opportunities for connection and celebration together. Find out more about our engaging activities programme and how we help residents feel part of the local community around Oakbank Care Home.