Residents of Springbank Care Home enjoyed a frightfully delightful afternoon on the 30th of October thanks to a visit from the friendly folks at Exclusively Inclusive, a Craven based voluntary organisation that focuses on building connections, wellbeing and friendships for everyone, including people from diverse backgrounds and who have various additional support needs.
The afternoon was a delightful mix of spooky fun and delicious treats. Exclusively Inclusive members brought their creativity and enthusiasm, leading residents in a Halloween-themed craft session where everyone got their hands dirty making charming ghost decorations. The air buzzed with laughter and conversation as residents and visitors alike shared stories and enjoyed the spooky atmosphere.
But no Halloween celebration is complete without treats! The afternoon featured a delightful spread of Halloween-themed cakes and buns, lovingly baked by both Exclusively Inclusive members and the talented staff at Springbank Care Home.
Lisa Pickles, Home Manager at Springbank Care Home said “It was a real honour to welcome Exclusively Inclusive to the home. It was fantastic to see the different generations coming together to enjoy each other’s company”
“Katie Peacock, from Exclusively Inclusive, echoed the sentiment, remarking, “Everyone had such a lovely afternoon together. We all enjoyed a spooktacularly fabulous afternoon tea, Halloween themed crafting, some fascinating conversations and lots of friendship making!
It was wonderful to see how each of us contributed something different and we were all able to share our experiences and learn from each other.
We very quickly realised that any differences added to the experience of togetherness. We have a belief that no matter what we are doing people of all ages, all abilities, are all welcome and that was definitely the case on Wednesday.
We would like to say big thanks to everyone at Springbank for inviting us and making us welcome. We hope this is the first of many visits”
This heartwarming visit is a testament to the power of community and intergenerational connection. By bringing people of all ages together for shared experiences like this, Exclusively Inclusive helps to combat social isolation and build a stronger, more vibrant community.