Thrills, chills and... scary smoothies

YOUNGSTERS dressed to the nines in scary costumes enjoyed a spook-tacular Halloween event, complete with gruesome smoothies and a horror-themed treasure hunt.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Oct 2016, 09:19 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 16:08 BST
Evie Pritchard, six from Frenchwood at Avenham Park Halloween fun dayEvie Pritchard, six from Frenchwood at Avenham Park Halloween fun day
Evie Pritchard, six from Frenchwood at Avenham Park Halloween fun day

The National Lottery-funded event took place in Avenham Park in Preston on Sunday, where families gathered to enjoy bike rides, games and competitions, face painting, crafts, fancy dress, and a children’s disco.

Kate Youngman, of Preston Council’s health and sports team, who helped organise the event, said: “In August we applied for funding to host a Halloween event because we wanted to bring the community together.

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“Halloween is one night a year that brings people together, where everyone goes around knocking on each others doors and chatting with each other.

Katie Hindley, ten from Poulton-le-Fylde with a Millipede from Lion Learners at Avenham Park for the Halloween fun dayKatie Hindley, ten from Poulton-le-Fylde with a Millipede from Lion Learners at Avenham Park for the Halloween fun day
Katie Hindley, ten from Poulton-le-Fylde with a Millipede from Lion Learners at Avenham Park for the Halloween fun day

“We have had a great response on social media from people saying it is a great idea and definitely worth all the organising.

“We would love to replicate something like this as an annual event if the funding is there.”

Meanwhile in Chorley, children celebrated the event with a facepainting day at Market Walk shopping centre, while Grandad Jim’s traditional sweet shop laid on a ghoulish display.

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