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Haunted homes in the West Midlands transformed for Halloween – BBC.com

Jodie Fisher skeletons wearing high-vis jackets, BEWARE, painted with fake blood on garage doors, tombstones and cobwebs on the front of the house. Jodie Fisher

This is the third year in a row that Jodie Fisher’s house has been haunted

From puking workers to glowing pumpkins, homes have been transformed into spooky wonderlands in the West Midlands for Halloween.

Jodie Fisher’s house in Longbridge, Birmingham, has been haunted by ghosts, skeletons and many other spirits – all to raise money for charity.

The mum-of-six said she expects more than 100 people to visit, with her quirky mods in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Her home on Hewell Close is currently undergoing its own renovation, which the family have used to their advantage to add extra spooky touches.

Jodie Fisher Skeleton in high jacket and helmet sitting on top of scaffolding. The night sky has a purple hue and looks very spooky.Jodie Fisher

Skeletons are hanging on scaffolding in the house

“The kids think I’m a witch,” said the Halloween enthusiast.

“I like my healing crystals and I’ve had spooky things happen to me.

“Obviously I’m going to wear my purple cloak and dress up as a witch.”

Jodie Fisher Jodie Fisher stands next to a pumpkin display. She has a baby in her arms and there are pumpkins next to her. Jodie Fisher

Jodie Fisher is a Halloween fan

Ms Fisher has exhibited the exhibition for the past three years and is creating much of the ambitious set herself with her children.

Her mother, Ingrid, who lives three doors down, also pitched in, dressed in a creepy nun outfit.

Mrs. Fisher's mother Ingrid in her ghostly nun costume comes down the stairs in the house

Mrs. Fisher’s mother Ingrid dresses up as a ghostly nun

Last year the exhibition attracted more than 100 visitors.

“I expect a lot more this year,” Ms. Fisher said. “We have a cauldron full of sweets.”

She said she will switch on her Halloween lights at around 16:30 GMT and ask anyone who comes down to consider donating to the children’s charity.

Six women wear an array of Halloween outfits, including a purple and black witch dress with pointy hats, a blue and white sequined dress, and a green plaid top and pink blazer

Creating a ghostly object was the name of the game at Brandon House Nursing Home

Brandon House Nursing Home in Coventry is also getting spooky for Halloween.

They created spiders using expanding foam, paint and swimming equipment.

A building used for visitors during Covid has been transformed into a witches’ lair with mystical music, a cauldron, a fireplace and the sound of screeching cats.

The decorations will take part in a trick or treat event for the local community which will be held on Thursday evening.

Two images show the Halloween decorations at the nursing home. To the left are two spirits wearing black cloaks and holding a black vessel filled with neon balls. To the right, a brown shack is full of spiders and cobwebs climbing the building.

A haunted pub full of witches, spiders and all sorts of spooky things is outside a care home

In Shropshire, Anthony Jackson used his ghostly display to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK after a close family friend died of the disease.

His collection of skeletons at the Craven Arms attracts hundreds of visitors.

“To be honest, we’ve had nothing but positivity,” the 49-year-old said.

“Everyone thinks it’s wonderful – people want to know what they can do to help and are amazed at how much time we’ve spent on it.”

The house has already raised around £300, he added.

Anthony Jackson in a yellow hoodie stood in his front garden surrounded by skeletons and other Halloween decorations.

Anthony Jackson created a skeleton display outside his house in the Craven Arms

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