Event helps home raise loot for residents’ fund

THE WILD West came to a Runcorn care home when residents and staff donned their 10-gallon hats and mounted their (inflatable) horses. The garden at Simonsfield was decorated as a saloon, with maintenance man and sheriff Simon Ireland serving barbecue food to patrons.

Entertainer Will Malone sang country and western themed songs throughout the day, staff rode their inflatable steeds for a horse dancing competition, and everyone joined in for a line dance.

Games such as dice sevens and cactus hoop toss also added to the theme, alongside a tombola, raffle, name that teddy competition and cakes made by the kitchen team.

Halton Sensory Services attended the event to showcase their services, information service Sure Start to Later Life had a stall, and Dolly Ladies showed their comfort dolls and teddies.

The event raised £103 for the residents’ fund, which contributes towards activities and outings for those living at the care home.