A couple who live in a house tucked away in a small close in Westhoughton are set to thrill residents with their annual Halloween light show.

Number 1 Hemley Close, Daisy Hill,  will once again be lit up for a dazzling light and sound show featuring music and plenty of spooky fun  this month.

Lisa and Paul Spann have been continuing the dazzling tradition since 2021 which raises money for local charities.

(Image: SWNS/Phil Taylor) Whilst the main show takes place on October 31, November 1 and November 2, a special test night took place on Sunday (October 27).

Lisa said: “The test show is great for kids with SEN (special educational needs) because we don’t put the music’s volume all the way up, so families bring their children to get the experience of the show without the noise.

(Image: SWNS/Phil Taylor)“This year we’ve chosen to support the local charity Fortalice, we asked people who they wanted to see us support and the overwhelming majority were for the charity.

“We love seeing families enjoy the display and knowing that we’re helping an important charity makes it even more special.

“It’s so rewarding seeing the local community come together and share the fun. Even the local postman joins in and dresses up, this year he’s going to be delivering the post as Freddie Kruger!”

This year's Halloween edition is their biggest yet. With a 14ft x 8ft scary tree, two gothic lampposts, and a 12ft-long tunnel of lights, the show features an astounding 101,348 LEDs.

Visitors can expect a magical experience with props singing popular Halloween hits like “Spooky Scary Skeletons,” “Purple People Eater,” and “Thriller.”

(Image: SWNS/Phil Taylor) One spectator of the couple’s test show was Anita Workman with her two young children, she said: “I’m so grateful that Lisa and Paul put on the test show.

“My son, Grant, has SEND and is sensitive to loud noises, so this show is much more inclusive, and he really enjoys seeing the lights and getting involved in the magic.”

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Since their debut, the family’s dazzling displays have gained widespread attention.

Each year, the show continues to grow, Lisa adds: “We’ve had up to 250 people gathering outside to watch the show, we have had to stop cars coming down because of how busy it gets.

(Image: SWNS/Phil Taylor) “We have so many decorations, because we do shows for Christmas and Halloween, we actually sold our car to buy more props.”

The 37-minute show is not just lights, but also includes popular pop-culture references such as the hit Netflix TV show, ‘Wednesday’ starring Jenna Ortega.

(Image: SWNS/Phil Taylor) Paul said: “We look at what is trending and try to get that into the show. Last year, for the Christmas show, we did elements of Barbie because it was popular at the time.

“This year, we’re looking to do the Christmas show and incorporate some of Taylor Swift’s pop music too!

“And of course, me and Lisa will be joining in on the fun. She is going as Morticia Adams and I’ll be there as the grim reaper!

(Image: SWNS/Phil Taylor) “I’ve been preparing the decorations for over a month, I’m so excited to reveal the show to the local community, we’re so happy to see the joy it brings and keep everyone in the spooky spirit.”

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