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The male residents at the home dressed up as pirates and spend the day listening to sea shanties

Residents at MHA Hampton Lodge sail The Solent thanks to boat trips

Husband of manager at MHA Handsworth conquers heights phobia by skydiving and raising £600 for home

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Residents at MHA Handsworth in Altrincham marked Talk Like A Pirate Day with a day full of pirate-themed fun and festivities.

Following the success of an earlier event, Gorgeous Grandma Day, which celebrated the beauty and wisdom of the female residents, activity coordinator Charlotte Fowkes wanted to create a similar special occasion for the male residents.

The pirate-themed day saw the gentlemen practising their best pirate talk, sharing pirate jokes, and enjoying sea shanties. They donned bandanas and pirate hats, and temporary tattoos proved especially popular.

To cap off the celebration, residents took part in a photoshoot dressed as pirates, complete with treasure maps, parrots, and telescopes.

Ahoy me Hearties! Residents at MHA Handsworth mark Talk Like A Pirate Day with pirate themed activities and photoshoot

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Residents at MHA Hampton Lodge sail The Solent thanks to boat trips

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